Celebrities focus on 19th Congressional District race

[Judi Lynn]

Celebrities focus on 19th Congressional District race
By SUSAN ELAN
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THE JOURNAL NEWS
(Original publication: April 22, 2006)

Some big names in entertainment and politics are shining a spotlight on the crowded field running for the Lower Hudson Valley's 19th Congressional District.

Musicians Bonnie Raitt, Jackson Browne and Graham Nash have signed on to raise money for singer-songwriter John Hall, one of six Democratic challengers to six-term Republican incumbent Sue Kelly of Katonah.

A founding member of the band Orleans, Hall and his wife wrote hits that include "Still the One" and "Dance with Me."

In their fundraising message, Raitt, Browne and Nash said they backed the political aspirations of their "longtime friend, fellow No Nukes/MUSE artist" and were in tune with his platform that promotes peace and diplomacy, economic justice, government and corporate accountability, health care for all, environmental protection and alternative energy.
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[babylonsister]

1. I wish he'd write some songs; it could help. nt

[OneBlueSky]

2. that's my district . . . and I'm All For Hall . . .

he would be a great Congressman . . . there's about five other Dems in the running, though, so it's far from a sure thing . . . I do think that whoever gets the nomination has a great chance of winning . . . and I'll do whatever I can to see that it's John . . .

[AX10]

3. How weak is Sue Kelly?

[OneBlueSky]

4. hard to say, at this point . . . I do know that she hasn't . . .

distinguished herself in any way, and that most people are ready to elect someone other than a Republican . . . she does have a bankroll, though . . .

[Historic NY]

5. I live in the 19th........

and Kelly sure can thrown "pork" money around the Valley. My town has gotten hundred of thousands of "greenbacks" for various projects.....funny thing was a few were not even asked for. Short of tossing money her record is dismal she is a * voter more than 90% of the time.

http://take19.blogspot.com/