Republican endorsements by tiny percentage of community carry too much weight

Editor:

Since my letter posted on Feb. 7, I have been asked numerous questions in regards to its content.

In the political arena we all realize that an endorsement can come from any political party or organization but it is still just a recommendation for support. In the political arena of Orleans County, we know that it is predominately Republican in nature and has been recorded that way in numerous past elections.

A few more thoughts are now forthcoming regarding Mr. Sansone’s endorsement by the Republican Party.

Who is endorsing and what does it mean? – “A small group of individuals stating that in their opinion all registered Republican voters should show their support for whom they recommend.”

As a refresher, 79 Orleans County Republican Committee members met on Feb. 3 to determine a majority to decide who they will support for district attorney.

That majority, (some unknown number over 50% which was not stated), of the 79 are now suggesting to all 20,000 registered voters from Orleans County as to who they should support and ultimately vote for. Again, predominately Republicans.

Previously I addressed the fact that committee members were representing districts that they did not live in. That is not illegal by any means.

Yet when this representation seems to serve a definite purpose, as in the case of endorsement voting for a specific candidate, then this is simply a scenario that must be deemed nothing less than unethical.

If the endorsed candidate, Mr. Sansone, was aware of this unethical approach, then he is truly not the candidate Orleans County needs for District Attorney.

Letters need to be concise and to the point, they must make you think.

Start Thinking!!!!

Thank You,

Jim Pratt

Albion