Letter: Murphy Should Take Credit For Senate Inaction

To the Editor,

We all know that State Senator Terrence Murphy takes personal credit for everything positive that happens in Albany, whether or not he had anything to do with it. Now, he’s spun an even more egregious fantasy by claiming that he, himself, brought Democrats and Republicans together to achieve these accomplishments. Yes, that’s Terrence Murphy the great conciliator.

And he actually expects us to believe that! C’mon Mr. Murphy, we’re just not that gullible.

But if you’re such a genius at bringing warring factions together, Mr. Murphy, how about dragging your Republican colleagues along to pass the bills on women’s health, universal healthcare, election reform, immigration, ethics reform, gun safety, and all of the other legislation passed by the Democratic Assembly that was left to die in Senate committees by you and your Republican collaborators? You never mention that, do you?

We can end this logjam by replacing Mr. Murphy and his henchmen in the Senate with good Democrats who care more about you, their constituents, than they do about the special interests who pour millions into their campaigns.

Such an individual is Pete Harckham who is opposing Mr. Murphy in the 40 th district.

Pete is an experienced legislator who, with like-minded associates, will free this much- needed legislation from committee limbo and get it enacted for the benefit of you, your family, and all New Yorkers.

Vote for your interests. Vote for Pete Harckham on November 6. It’s a decision you’ll never regret.

Sincerely,

Joel E. Gingold