Democrats for Wilson
Posted by Team Wilson - Mon, October 25, 2010 at 12:19 PM
Democratic supporters of Harry J. Wilson (R-C-I), a nationally recognized restructuring expert and candidate for New York State comptroller, have established "Democrats for Wilson," a coalition of business and political leaders, including numerous loyal and longstanding Democrats, who are crossing party lines to endorse Harry Wilson in the name of the fiscal health and well-being of New York State. Serving on the executive committee of "Democrats for Wilson" are its chairman Orin Kramer, Chairman of the New Jersey State Investment Council and former advisor to President Clinton and Governor Cuomo; Jonathan Trichter, its Executive Director and Wilson Campaign Senior Policy Adviser, who up until Harry has only worked for Democratic candidates; Patrick Schaefer, a law partner in Brooklyn and the former Executive Director of the New York State Democratic Party; Danny Strong, Emmy-nominated and award winning screenwriter of "Recount", the historical film about the 2000 U.S. Presidential Elections; John Crotty, a former NYC Housing Development Corporation executive and Bloomberg administration Director of City Legislative Affairs; Reverend Calvin Rice, pastor of the New Jerusalem Baptist Church, located in Jamaica, New York; Christopher McNickle, author of the signal book on citywide elections, To Be Mayor of New York, along with numerous articles on ethnic history and politics; Jennifer Bergenfeld, a lifelong Democrat, attorney and New York University professor of business ethics; John Ciafone, an attorney and executive director of the Aldos Independent Democratic Club in Astoria, New York; and Tony Perez Cassino, who founded the Northwest Bronx Democratic Alliance andserved on the Mayor's 2010 Charter Revision Commission.
*Committee in Formation
Members of Democrats for Wilson also include everyday Democrats,
including but not limited to the following:
- Dave Hochman, a consultant in technology-based economic
development. He is also the director of the Business Incubator
Association of New York State, an organization which works with
start-up businesses as well as with policymakers on matters concerning
the development of incubator businesses. - Judy Lederer, a lifelong Democrat and former Co- chair of
the Educational Council of District 37 - Jason Winocour is a partner and social and digital media
practice leader at Hunter Public Relations. Mr. Winocour has over 20
years of experience in media relations and public relations in the
government and not-for-profit sectors. - Richie Habersham, a lifelong Democrat, former New York City
School teacher and community activist in Harlem - Allan Tessler, lifelong Democrat and resident of Tarrytown
- John Farrelly, a recent Fordham University graduate and the
New Media Director for the College Democrats of New York in 2008 - Helen Conlin, lifelong Democrat and Cabaret singer from
Greenwich Village - Lois Manning, retired and a long-time Greenwich Village resident
- Linda Lawrence, a lifelong Democrat and New York State Real
Estate Broker - Robert Elson, a lifelong Democrat and longtime Upper West
Side resident
This proves that Wilson is the best for the job! He has my vote.
The “Democrats for Wilson” proves that he has the qualifications and leadership skills to do a great job as New York Comptroller.
Harry Wilson has my vote. I am employee of the NYS Comptroller’s Office and believe the time for change is now. I as well as many other Capital Region Democrats believe Harry Wilson has what it takes to make a positive impact in Albany.
Wilson is clearly more financially qualified…I just hope he can work well with Cuomo. (Paladino has no place in politics)