Konst Will Not Drop Out of Race For The 26 th Congressional Seat Kathy Konst, an Erie County Legislator, seeking the nomination for the 26th Congressional District, is one of the few politicians left who believe the people should elect the best candidate, not the political bosses at any level of government Kathy is a classy lady who has great inner strength to face anyone and stand up for her friends. In the 61 st State Senatorial race the exact same thing is happening to her that is happening to the endorsed Amherst Committee candidate, Dan Ward. A movement is being led by Debbie Norton, who made it clear she is a strong supporter of Erie County Legislator Michele Iannello, who happens to be married to Dan Ward’s brother Dennis . Kathy made it clear she is in it to win it. She informed Jon Powers, her opponent, and party leaders who asked her to leave the race, or as politically stated, “Step aside,” that she was staying. The same thing is being asked of Dan Ward, the endorsed Amherst Democratic Committee candidate. Konst was shocked and awed by Jon Powers and the Democratic leaders acting like little Napoleon’s. She said, “We live in a democracy, where the people choose who they want to represent them. If Jon Powers wants me out, he should debate me and we will find out how much he knows about the people of the district. Kathy will fight for anyone who is being threaten by political bosses or thier hench ladies to drop out of a ...
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