Here & There Column 10-5-10

Klatsch Indicates Voters Are Mad

Fresh coffee made from the finest coffee beans available and our famous oven-baked donuts got some serious discussions going at our end of the month local Sullivan County Coffee Klatsch.
Our topic was the upcoming November 2 elections.
Now just a remember folks we are not a political group nor do we support any political party and our klatsch is made up of four Republicans, three Democrats and an Independent.
We all agreed that the mood among voters does not fare well for incumbent politicians who most folks believe are in denial and have not done the people's work.
The klatsch says voters are mad and will go to the polls with change on their mind.
One of our klatsch members brought up the insurgency of the Tea Party and the importance it could play on November 2 as Tea Party candidates are calling for an abrupt turn toward austere government.
Another klatsch member voiced his opinion that any grassroots, anti-establishment movement will meet success this November as they follow New York City tabloid front page headlines screaming "Throw The Bums Out."
Voters in New York State are increasingly talking about the increased state spending, a budget that was four months late and candidates who are are not saying enough about how to fix New York budget problems.
Our coffee klatsch discussed efforts made by incumbent politicians who year in and year out tell voters that they have plans on how to reform Albany but after being reelected return to the standard business as usual approach.
Klatsch members pointed out that high taxes and the chronic budget woes of New York State are major reasons the state is at a fiscal crossroad and if a proper fix is not made things may be getting worse.
The effort to clean up Albany is more important now then it ever has been and we urge voters to go to the polls on Nov. 2 and cast your vote to elect state representatives who will create jobs, get tax relief for our business community, get real true tax reform for property owners, fight corruption and reduce the size of government.