Valley Politics

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Marc Dann: A clear example of what is wrong with valley politics

May 4, 2008

One only had to turn to page A4 of Saturday's Vindicator to see what is wrong with
valley politics.

Here we had complete coverage of the Marc Dann Scandal: sexual harassment,
sex scandal, cover-ups, and failing to conduct a proper investigation of the crimes.

And then down the right hand column when local Democrats were asked "Should Dann Resign?, these are the answers our local Democratic leaders gave us:

Harry Meshel, former state senator:  " I Don't Know."

Christ Michelakis, Trumbull County Democratic Chairman: " He's got to clean up his act or he won't get re-elected."

Lisa Antonini, Mahoning County Democratic Chairman: "He can still do his job effectively."

Bob Hagan, State Representative: No Comment. In fact, Bob's only comment to the press in the last 5 months was he loved going to Vegas to watch Kelly fight.

There you have it. A local Democratic Party who only serves and protects the invited members of their own little club. They press the flesh come election time and tell us how they stand for ethical government and no corruption but after they are re-elected they stand up and defend their fellow elected crooked party members until the cows come home.

If we ever want to change politics here in the Mahoning Valley we need to begin electing independent candidates who will work for the poor, working, and middle class and not let their political party connections cloud their judgment when one of their own commits unethical acts.

That is why I am running as an Independent for State Representative for the 60th District.

Dennis Spisak

Campaign site: http://votespisak.tripod.com