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Eliot Spitzer, the next Governor of the Great State of New York, came to Fishkill on Tuesday to campaign with Brian and Congressional candidate John Hall. Spitzer, who has endorsed Brian, had this to say about Brian:
“I look forward to working with Brian in Albany,” Spitzer said. “From day one of our administration, the Spitzer/Paterson/Keeler team will work for real reform; transforming state government for the better every step of the way.”Brian added:
“We are pleased to be working with Eliot. Together we can create a NEW Team, for a NEW vision of the future, for a NEW sense of hope and a NEW New York.”
Brian spoke at a rally for John Hall on Wednesday that also featured an appearance by Senator Hillary Clinton. Senator Clinton, who has endorsed Brian, had this to say about Brian's candidacy:
"Brian Keeler is a rising star in the New York State Democratic Party, and Dutchess and Columbia Counties will be well served in Albany by his vision, energy and ideas," Senator Clinton said. "We look forward to partnering with Brian in the years ahead to bring open government, accountability and fiscal responsibility to Albany and Washington."Here's video of his speech:
On Tuesday October 24, 2006, Brian received the endorsement of Hopewell Junction Citizens For Clean Water. This was the statement issued by Debra Hall, a founder of the organization and concerned resident of the Hopewell Precision Superfund Site:By Debra Hall, Hopewell Junction Citizens for Clean Water
www.Hopewell-Junction-Citizens-for-Clean-Water.org
Hopewell resident, Brian Keeler is running for State Senator against the 26 year Republican incumbent, Steven Saland. When elected, Mr. Keeler will be an effective Senator, representing our interests rather than protecting special interests and corporate contributors.
Every New Yorker should be guaranteed clean, safe, potable water. We need a Senator that will protect this most basic human health issue and Brian Keeler supports mandatory well water testing, “We cannot afford to have a well water policy dependent on people becoming sick before the problem is investigated. The safety of our drinking water should not be optional.”
Twenty-five local and statewide environmental groups wrote to Saland, asking him to support a State wide well water testing bill similar to the bill which passed unanimously in the Assembly. Saland would not, instead, opting for a voluntary testing program. In Saland’s plan only the neighborhoods with contaminated water would require testing.
The rest of the statement and video of the press conference can be found in the extended entry
Brian debated Incumbent state senator Steve Saland on Cablevision October 16, 2006. Here are the first two parts of excerpts from that debate.
Brian debated Incumbent state senator Steve Saland on Cablevision October 16, 2006. Here are the last two parts of excerpts from that debate.
Brian spoke on Thursday at a rally for the Congressional candidate from New York's 20th Congressional District Kirsten Gillibrand that also featured former President of the United States, Bill Clinton.
Brian addressed the raucous crowd of over 500 in Albany and asked them to come join the team of Kirsten Gillibrand, Elliot Spitzer, Hillary Clinton and himself to build a NEW New York. Here is video of Brian's remarks.
Brian's new TV ads start running throughout the 41st District today! Check 'em out!
Saland Challenger Rails Against Status Quo (publ 10/10/06)
By Patricia Doxsey, Freeman staff
ANNANDALE-ON-HUDSON Brian Keeler, the Democratic candidate for state Senate declaring his opponent to be part of what is wrong with state government vowed to take on the "status quo" in Albany if elected to the 41st Senate District.
Keeler, an East Fishkill resident who is running against Sen. Steve Saland, criticized the 16-term incumbent during a 45-minute forum last week sponsored by Bard College.
He criticized Saland, R-Poughkeepsie, for not attending the forum and said Saland's absence from the forum reflects the attention Saland has given to issues in the district.
Senator Clinton Endorses Keeler for New York State Senate Senator Hillary Clinton endorsed Brian Keeler in his race for the New York State Senate in the 41st District, which includes most of Dutchess and all of Columbia County.
"Brian Keeler is a rising star in the New York State Democratic Party, and Dutchess and Columbia Counties will be well served in Albany by his vision, energy and ideas," Senator Clinton said. "We look forward to partnering with Brian in the years ahead to bring open government, accountability and fiscal responsibility to Albany and Washington."
"We are thrilled to receive this important endorsement," Keeler said. "Senator Clinton has been a wonderful advocate for the people of New York in Washington. I intend to be the same kind of advocate in Albany for people of the 41st District."
Democrat mounts challenge in state Senate race
By RICHARD ROTH
HILLSDALE—Brian Keeler, the Democratic candidate for the 41st district state Senate seat held by Republican Steve Saland for the past 16 years, says he can’t outspend the incumbent, but he will have a “well-funded, well-supported” campaign.
“We will give [Mr. Saland] something he hasn’t had, which is a serious race here in the Hudson Valley,” says Mr. Keeler. “Steve Saland has, at last report, $300,000 in the bank from years gone by. But we can run an effective campaign with the budget we have.”
Mr. Keeler says Mr. Saland, as chairman of the Senate Education Committee, is “more responsible for the property tax crisis than any other senator in Albany, period.”
