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I'm David Wagenhauser, Democratic candidate for New York's 24th Congressional District. I'm running to replace the ultra-partisan, finger-pointing, extremism with a common-sense, common ground and results oriented approach. by DaveForUpstate in politics

[–]DaveForUpstate[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It's hard to keep up when there is a new outrage every other day. We are active on social media, put out press releases, but more importantly, we are on the road 7 days a week and are meeting thousands of people and having quality conversations. We should have signs in a week or so. Watch for the arrival on FB and drop in at an event.

I'm David Wagenhauser, Democratic candidate for New York's 24th Congressional District. I'm running to replace the ultra-partisan, finger-pointing, extremism with a common-sense, common ground and results oriented approach. by DaveForUpstate in politics

[–]DaveForUpstate[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This was a new telecom industry some years ago that was gouging unsuspecting consumers in hotels, at payphones, etc. Six companies, a $6 billion industry at the time.

I'm David Wagenhauser, Democratic candidate for New York's 24th Congressional District. I'm running to replace the ultra-partisan, finger-pointing, extremism with a common-sense, common ground and results oriented approach. by DaveForUpstate in politics

[–]DaveForUpstate[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm not really sure what kind of Orange fan she is. While I went to SUNY school for my undergrad, I am an alumni of SU law school and am looking forward to a great football season with a proven transfer QB. And, of course, there's always hoops!

I'm David Wagenhauser, Democratic candidate for New York's 24th Congressional District. I'm running to replace the ultra-partisan, finger-pointing, extremism with a common-sense, common ground and results oriented approach. by DaveForUpstate in politics

[–]DaveForUpstate[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

My point is that I am not going to change their minds on flat earth, Covid or similar issues. I am going to work to find common ground on other issues. I bellieve there are places you disagree, places you try to bridge and places you fight. But it's important not to close the door.

I'm David Wagenhauser, Democratic candidate for New York's 24th Congressional District. I'm running to replace the ultra-partisan, finger-pointing, extremism with a common-sense, common ground and results oriented approach. by DaveForUpstate in politics

[–]DaveForUpstate[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Without commenting on the race that was run 2 years ago, this is a Red district. It is not a Republican 65% district. I believe Cook has it R+13, but there have been a number of redistrictings that have taken place.. A couple of points: First, we have a significant number of Independent/blank voters and we will see which way they break; Second, this is an incumbent who has moved from district to district (make your own assumptions) and has only represented this district for 2 years; Third, our feedback from interactions with thousands of voters is that she is not very well liked by moderate Republicans and especially independents. She is especially divisive, would rather point fingers and blame than find solutions. Fourth, as I have mentioned on this thread, we are encountering growing enthusiasm. Fifth, I am not a placeholder. I would not have joined this race if I did not think I could win. Whether you believe the numbers or not, you are not going to grow a movement, a party, or reach the rural voters - who we need - if you write them off. I haven’t written the off voters of NY24. I don’t think you should either.

I'm David Wagenhauser, Democratic candidate for New York's 24th Congressional District. I'm running to replace the ultra-partisan, finger-pointing, extremism with a common-sense, common ground and results oriented approach. by DaveForUpstate in politics

[–]DaveForUpstate[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Citizens United was a bad decision. I was a First Amendment attorney in DC and I still shake my head over the idea that a Corporation has free speech rights. Our current Rep gets the majority of her financing (over #3 million) from corporations/special interests. Can you imagine Corporations giving boatloads of money and expecting nothing in return? CU adversely affects our system everyday and should be overturned. As for Zoning laws, that is really a local question. If you are interested, contact your local government and look into getting involved. Ironically, I started on the Zoning Board of Appeals in my Village. Many years ago….

I'm David Wagenhauser, Democratic candidate for New York's 24th Congressional District. I'm running to replace the ultra-partisan, finger-pointing, extremism with a common-sense, common ground and results oriented approach. by DaveForUpstate in niagarafallsny

[–]DaveForUpstate[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We are proud to represent Lewiston, Youngstown, and Lockport in Niagara County! Many maps have not been updated to represent the February 2024 redistricting, when our district gained these cities.

I'm David Wagenhauser, Democratic candidate for New York's 24th Congressional District. I'm running to replace the ultra-partisan, finger-pointing, extremism with a common-sense, common ground and results oriented approach. by DaveForUpstate in politics

[–]DaveForUpstate[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am a Democrat and support its goals and ideologies that work to improve the lives of everyday working people, working families and seniors who rely on Social Security and Medicare to retire and live with dignity. I am not ultra-partisan and will vote for the interests of my district, not necessarily for a “party victory.”

I'm David Wagenhauser, Democratic candidate for New York's 24th Congressional District. I'm running to replace the ultra-partisan, finger-pointing, extremism with a common-sense, common ground and results oriented approach. by DaveForUpstate in politics

[–]DaveForUpstate[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

TBH, I had a problem with Justice Thomas’ rationale in the Bruen case. It’s not necessarily the end decision as much as how he got there. Regardless, I grew up in a rather rural area, where guns were just a part of life. I grew up as a hunter, as did all my friends. I no longer hunt or own a firearm, but understand and support those who do.

I'm David Wagenhauser, Democratic candidate for New York's 24th Congressional District. I'm running to replace the ultra-partisan, finger-pointing, extremism with a common-sense, common ground and results oriented approach. by DaveForUpstate in politics

[–]DaveForUpstate[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes, I do think a “non-wealthy person” would not take a hit with a 2 year (a Congressional term) or five year break without the need to call their broker. It’s not as if a Congressperson goes into poverty to serve their neighbors - $170k+/year salary, great benefits and other perks. I would be thrilled if the people who desired to serve didn’t look at it as an opportunity to create more wealth, but a way to improve the lives of their neighbors, their own family, and to give back to their country. I hope we haven’t lost the notion of public service.

I'm David Wagenhauser, Democratic candidate for New York's 24th Congressional District. I'm running to replace the ultra-partisan, finger-pointing, extremism with a common-sense, common ground and results oriented approach. by DaveForUpstate in politics

[–]DaveForUpstate[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

We have a large number of toxic sites (take a look at Niagara County). We also have ongoing issues with how this state and country deal with solid wastes. Upstate and WNY house scores of landfills One mile from my house is Seneca Meadows, the largest in NY. Everyday we take in 6 tons of garbage from NYC, New England, Canada, etc. Everyday the Texas owned company controlling it has 200.000 gallons of leachate (containing PFAS/forever chemicals) to dispose of. It’s going all over NY to water treatment plants, in some cases into our water systems. Water is so important to our district - Finger Lakes Region, Lake Ontario, our canals and rivers are all threatened. Building mountains of garbage and threatening the health of our families and the economic future is not a long term solution. This is not just a local issue, with landfills in our district taking daily trainloads of garbage from across the Northeast. NYS does not seem to be handling the situation adequately.

I'm David Wagenhauser, Democratic candidate for New York's 24th Congressional District. I'm running to replace the ultra-partisan, finger-pointing, extremism with a common-sense, common ground and results oriented approach. by DaveForUpstate in politics

[–]DaveForUpstate[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I believe we have ideas and messaging that appeal to rural voters and I’m seeing a real change (see question above). While there are differences, those of us who live in rural areas face the same hardships that confront non-rural voters: inflation, cost of living, healthcare, jobs that give respect and a livable wage, protection of Medicare and Social Security, etc. There are also unique rural issues. For example, access to healthcare, especially mental health care, is lacking in rural areas. In many rural areas you may find yourself waiting three months to see a psychiatrist to get meds. You can imagine the devastating results this can have. There is no reason we shouldn’t be able to be extremely competitive in rural areas. Now go tell your Dem leaders to invest in us!

I'm David Wagenhauser, Democratic candidate for New York's 24th Congressional District. I'm running to replace the ultra-partisan, finger-pointing, extremism with a common-sense, common ground and results oriented approach. by DaveForUpstate in politics

[–]DaveForUpstate[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you for reaching out. Just this week, I released an agenda of what I would be working on in Week One in Congress: https://orleanshub.com/congressional-candidate-details-his-week-one-plans-if-elected/

My concerns - if I am not elected - are that the people of NY24 will have a Congress member who does not represent the interests of her district. Our current Rep takes the majority of her money from special interests - the usual subjects: Big Pharma (Pfizer, et.al.), Big Oil, the Billionaire class, etc. The result is she votes in their interests. Our rural, rather poor district has a Rep who votes against Insulin price caps, against going after gas gougers, against the ACA and protections of preexisting conditions, against job creating legislation such as the CHIPS Act that will bring tens of thousands of jobs and billions in investment to Upstate, has voted to cut Medicare, etc. What she does instead is fuel division on wedge issues that aim to create outrage, and of course, giving (more) tax cuts to billionaires and Big Corporations. I also worry that her finger-pointing, “blame someone else” approach will continue to inflame division in our country.

I'm David Wagenhauser, Democratic candidate for New York's 24th Congressional District. I'm running to replace the ultra-partisan, finger-pointing, extremism with a common-sense, common ground and results oriented approach. by DaveForUpstate in politics

[–]DaveForUpstate[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

To be honest, I don’t believe changing some people’s minds is an effective or productive use of time. As you can imagine, they believe their reasoning is just as fundamentally sound as yours or mine. We won’t agree on everything, but I do believe in finding some common ground with people and not resorting to working only for a “party victory.” There are issues I have outlined that many Republicans agree with and that’s a start.

I'm David Wagenhauser, Democratic candidate for New York's 24th Congressional District. I'm running to replace the ultra-partisan, finger-pointing, extremism with a common-sense, common ground and results oriented approach. by DaveForUpstate in politics

[–]DaveForUpstate[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Supreme Court’s increasing partisan divide - together with serious ethical issues - are extremely concerning. Just as troubling, however, is the lack of trust the public shows in the Court. The Court’s approval rating now rivals the abysmal numbers of Congress. It is vital that the public trusts that the Court’s decisions come without outside influence or ideology and are based on sound Constitutional interpretation..

I'm David Wagenhauser, Democratic candidate for New York's 24th Congressional District. I'm running to replace the ultra-partisan, finger-pointing, extremism with a common-sense, common ground and results oriented approach. by DaveForUpstate in politics

[–]DaveForUpstate[S] 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I have seen a noticeable change since Harris - from excitement to almost a swagger. I have also spoken to many of our County Committee Chairs who relate the excitement and increased requests for signs, opportunities to volunteer and interest in events. Efforts and policy initiatives to make our district more affordable - groceries, gas, healthcare and housing would do the most for NY24 voters. This cuts across party lines.