In WNY, the model for political advertising and blogging is Joe Illuzzi, and what he does is awful. Ditto Glenn Gramigna. I never, ever would want to be compared with them for accepting money in exchange for either positive stories or quicker turnaround time on posting press releases. (Which I hardly ever print).

My guess is that Lee is polling like shit throughout the district, except perhaps in parts of Greece, Williamsville, and Clarence. Especially when matched up against Powers or “unknown Dem”.

Now, I’ve attacked all three of the Democrats running for congress in the 26th district. I’ve not held back any criticism of Jack Davis since the campaign bought ad space.

If Jon Powers wants to buy ad space on this site. I will gladly accept it.
If Alice Kryzan wants to buy ad space on this site. I will gladly accept it.

I’ve asked both their campaigns if they’d be interested. I’ve not heard back.

If Powers wants to give me some of his Kos Cash to run an ad here, he’s more than welcome to. I don’t fear Powers.. not in the least. I’m hoping he’ll win the primary.

For the record, I don’t accept political advertisements because I like my opinions and writings about local politics to be unsullied by money. I don’t ever want to be accused of backing candidate A because I’d been paid to do so.

Since WGRZ and WIVB don’t offer editorial content, so there are no opinions to call into question. WBEN is a bit different, since they have editorial commentators, but I’ve yet to hear, e.g., Sandy Beach heartily endorse just about any Democrat in spite of the loads of Democratic advertising on that station.

On the other hand, Bean here has been unrelenting in his slamming of Jon Powers, which earned him a shiny brass nickel from the Davis campaign.

Jack Davis and the Republicans. Unified in their fear and hatred of Jon Powers. Free enterprise, indeed.

Pundit, that’s the way enterprise works. Entity A pays Entity B and A receives something of value in return. I must presume that Pundits rant is born of his frustration with the disappointing overall campaign and debate performance of his bet, Jon Powers.

That being said, it’s still Powers’ to lose. With the support of the seven county committees, associated town committees, unions, and other loyal democrat primary voters, it will be a tremendous upset if either Davis or Kryzan prevail.

Unfortunately, by accepting Jack Davis’ dirty money, you have lost all credibility on this race. If anything, the Republican attacks on Powers, which mirror that of your advertiser, Davis, only serve to underscore that of all the candidates out there, they are most afraid of Powers.