Local paper excludes RP from 2008 Candidate feature. Please help?

[JasonCYST]

My local paper (that covers the entire Hudson Valley Region in New York) has excluded Ron Paul from an upcoming feature, as well as their article online.

http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080127/NEWS/801270308/-1/NEWS10

He is the ONLY candidate they've excluded.

If you have a spare minute to drop them a line, please do so. My local MUG is currently organizing a demonstration for later today or tomorrow outside their office, but in the meantime, any help is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Chris McKenna
845-783-2764 (ext.6306)
cmckenna@th-record.com
Fax: 845-343-2170

[A Ron Paul Rebel]

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[btwilli1]

I don't have time but I guess they are so lazy they need somebody to write up Ron Paul's positions for them. How bout somebody add that to the comments.

[escuec]

I posted a comment. Waiting for it to appear.

[Agora]

bump

[mysticgeek]

email sent!

[Mark37snj]

Posted comment

[JasonCYST]

Thanks everyone! Please keep it going.

[JimmyMac]

Here are some more people to contact at this Tass/Pravda clone:

cmckenna@th-record.com - reporter
mmcguire@th-record.com - managing editor
dosenenko@th-record.com - executive editor
jvanderhoff@th-record.com - publisher

[mysticgeek]

I posted a comment also. An sent emails to the three new contacts!

[caradeporra]

end the war and cut oversees spending. Use that money to pay social security to the elderly and let the young people out. Cut the dept. of education (which every teacher would agree with and who would know more?) and other pointless "i need to employ my stupid cousin, how can i do it?" departments and use that money for better things like welfare.

For more Ron Paul stances, visit www.ronpaul2008.com

[VoteForRonPaul]

Done

[mysticgeek]

Good afternoon,
This is Chris Mele, southern Orange County regional editor from the Times Herald-Record, responding to your e-mail about the Sunday Record presentation on the presidential candidates' positions.
The decision to exclude Ron Paul was based on a number of factors: time, resources, space, his standing in the polls and the fact that we made a similar decision about Dennis Kucinich (who at the time we put this story to bed was still running, and remains on the NY ballot nonetheless.) Further, on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008, we carried a story about Hudson Valley supporters of Paul's, their meet-ups, etc.
Ideally, would it be great to be able to account for every last candidate running on the ballot in New York (all 11 of them)? Sure, but practicalities often trump idealism.
Thanks for writing,
Chris Mele
Southern Orange County regional editor
Times Herald-Record

[Mark]

Comment:

I didn't see http://www.RonPaul2008.com listed.


Rep Dr Ron Paul is a Republican Presidential candidate who has beaten Rudy several times, and placed 2nd or better in at least 2 Caucuses.

To be journalistically correct, you should ad his website and positions too.

I found a link to his issues page:

http://www.ronpaul2008.com/issues/

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[Mark]

Good afternoon,
This is Chris Mele, southern Orange County regional editor from the Times Herald-Record, responding to your e-mail about the Sunday Record presentation on the presidential candidates' positions.
The decision to exclude Ron Paul was based on a number of factors: time, resources, space, his standing in the polls and the fact that we made a similar decision about Dennis Kucinich (who at the time we put this story to bed was still running, and remains on the NY ballot nonetheless.) Further, on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2008, we carried a story about Hudson Valley supporters of Paul's, their meet-ups, etc.
Ideally, would it be great to be able to account for every last candidate running on the ballot in New York (all 11 of them)? Sure, but practicalities often trump idealism.
Thanks for writing,
Chris Mele
Southern Orange County regional editor
Times Herald-Record

Yeah, every reason EXCEPT finishes in REAL things like Primaries and Caucuses.

[Soccrmastr]

I'm from Mahopac, NY. Somewhat close to you?

[thehittgirl]

I'm from Mahopac, NY. Somewhat close to you?

Yes you're not far!

I also contacted the TMH as well. Someone from our group cancelled their subscription and told them why. :cool: