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  <title>Flip the New York Senate</title>
  <author>Stonewall Democrats</author>
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  <blurb>&lt;b&gt;Democrats need to flip just two seats to take the majority in the New York State Senate&lt;/b&gt;, adding to their already commanding majority in the State House.  
&lt;p&gt;
When Democrats pick-up the State Senate this Election Day, they will control both chambers and the governorship, &lt;b&gt;paving the way for pro-equality legislation to become the law of the land in New York&lt;b&gt;.
&lt;p&gt;
&lt;em&gt;Legislative gains in New York state will open doors for progress in New England and the Mid-Atlantic states, and add momentum to efforts across the country and in Washington to advance pro-equality legislation.&lt;/em&gt;
&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;/b&gt;
Please invest in your future - wherever you may live - by investing in these targeted races.  Consider a contribution of at least $5 to each of the New York State Senate candidates below.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</blurb>
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      <pageblurb>Joseph Addabbo is a member of the New York City Council and a life long resident of Ozone Park, Queens. In his time on the City Council, Addabbo has demonstrated a deep commitment to bettering the lives of our working families, preserving green space, and improving public transportation.</pageblurb>
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      <pageblurb>A Rochester native, Rick got his start in politics over 20 years ago when he was elected to serve in the Monroe County Legislature in 1987.  Since then, Rick has been a legislator, a state senator, a Democratic county chair, and a judge, and in every one of those positions he&amp;apos;s fought for the issues that matter most to upstate New Yorkers.</pageblurb>
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      <pageblurb>A lifelong resident of Brookhaven Town, Brian has been working hard for the people of Brookhaven every day for the past 15 years, first on the Suffolk County Legislature and then as Brookhaven Town Supervisor.  From his election to represent the Seventh Legislative District - Blue Point in 1993, to his historic 2005 victory for Supervisor of Brookhaven, Foley has a proven record of reform and results.</pageblurb>
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      <pageblurb>Joe Mesi was born in Tonawanda and raised in a blue collar family. His father, Jack, was a Buffalo cop, and his late mother, Barbara, was a secretary. Joe was raised with a strong sense of community values, and a belief in giving back to the region he loves.  Joe is running for State Senate to bring an independent voice, strong leadership, and Western New York values back to Albany.</pageblurb>
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