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“We’re hearing that he may be pouring as much as a million dollars behind my opponent

“We’re hearing”? “We’re hearing”? Has any money been sent to the Mesi campaign yet? You cannot launch an investigation on speculation, but I guess when your a life long career politician you think differently than in the real world. Because of New York State Elections Law there is a cap on how much can be donated to a campaign account but there are many other ways to help a candidate than donating directly to any campaign, she should know the unions did it for her and do it all the time in commercials, mailings etc….. I am sure Golisano and Pidgeon know this and will do things according to the Law so relax Mrs Ward.

and how am I supposed to have democracy and a fair race when we’ve got somebody trying to buy Albany.”

I know this statement has to be a slip of the tongue but it will gibve you some insight as to how she thinks…”I” How am I supposed to have democracy? She is all about ME, she could care less about anything else, it is all about ME….

Who has “bought Albany” already? The very same groups and special interests that have “BOUGHT” the Erie County Legislature and Iannello/Wards campaigns and votes. The unions and trial lawyers have donated mega bucks to her and her Party. They have bought the votes that she has to say Yea or Nye on. Look at the record, when it came down to votes against the unions she voted opposite and on the side of the unions, she is scared to death to vote against them, if she did who would donate to her campaign? Who would do all the leg work for her, the mailings, get signatures and do lit drops?

So to accuse anyone of buying any politician is really hypocritical on her behalf, she has been bought and paid for already. Golisano is right, this is a publicity stunt.

State Senate Candidate Wants Investigation Of Golisano’s Campaign Spending

Buffalo Sabres owner and Rochester billionaire Tom Golisano putting his money into politics. He is backing a movement to downsize government in West Seneca. “How many West Seneca’s are there in New York State. Let’s assume for a moment a 10th of them did it or half. Can you imagine the hundreds of millions of dollars that can be saved, and that would be saving taxpayers? said Golisano.

But state senate candidate Michelle Iannello is concerned about Golisano’s spending, especially when it comes to her democratic primary opponent Baby Joe Mesi. Iannello believes is donating and coordinating too much. “We’re hearing that he may be pouring as much as a million dollars behind my opponent and how am I supposed to have democracy and a fair race when we’ve got somebody trying to buy Albany.” said Iannello.

She is calling on the State Attorney General, the Albany County District Attorney, and the State Board of Elections to investigate. She says Steve Pidgeon, the man in charge of handing out Golisano’s cash, worked for Mesi and was authorized to sign checks for his campaign. Iannello claims it’s a violation of the law.”There’s supposed to be no coordination when I believe his signature was on his checking account so he could be an actual signer on Mesi’s account up until a couple of days after that committee was formed.” said Iannello.

Pidgeon doesn’t deny knowing Mesi and says, so far, he hasn’t handed out money from Golisano’s fund. He says his dealings with Mesi are in the past and the future is what matters. “It’s a matter of coordination going forward, going in the future. He hasn’t made any designations yet. He doesn’t need to make designations.” said Pidgeon.