Dear Lucas,
This race is proof that the problems we face are not Republican or Democrat -- they're American. Yesterday I had to opportunity to meet someone who embodies that. She is a registered Republican and was very candid in telling me that she considers herself to be pretty conservative.
Instead of telling her story from my perspective, I'll let her tell you.
"To preface, you must know that I'm a Republican and have been all my life. The economy and current state of the country is just sickening, and I was so upset that I had absolutely no interest in following this race. I even would even say that I had every intention of voting for Tom Reed. As fate would have it Friday evening, my TV was on channel 13. As soon as the debate came on I wanted to turn the channel but couldn't find my remote, so I watched the first few minutes.
My first impression of Matt Zeller was that he was cocky, arrogant, too young and had absolutely no chance of winning. However, as the debate progressed I noticed that Matt was actually answering the questions whereas Mr. Reed was completely evading them. I watched the entire debate and was so impressed with Matt that I came into his office the very next morning and volunteered to help him win.
Matt has solutions and refuses to cower to party demands -- Tom Reed does not. Matt has also proved that he is willing to fight for the people of this district, and not just become a rubberstamp.
In case you were wondering where my remote was -- my cat was laying on top of it the entire time. I had no idea until she got up from her nap shortly after the debate ended."
The debate she's referring to aired this past Friday evening in the Rochester area on WHAM Channel 13. To watch the debate for yourself, check out the box below. All of the clips from the debate are right on Channel 13's homepage, www.13wham.com.
With only 3 days left until the big day, I need your support now more than ever. If you live in the district, remember to vote -- and vote twice! If you don't live in the district, click here for other ways you can help out.
As always, thank you for your phenomenal support -- it is because of supporters like you that we're going to win on Tuesday!
One Team. One FIght.
Sincerely,
Matt Zeller
Candidate for Congress, NY 29th District