Two Haverstraw Democrats endorse Republican candidates
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Angelo Cintron and Ricky Sanchez, both Democrats and former Haverstraw village trustees, will be formally endorsing two Republican candidates, not their fellow Democrats, in November.
According to a statement released yesterday, Cintron and Sanchez support incumbents District Attorney Michael Bongiorno and Haverstraw village Mayor Francis “Bud” Wassmer.
Democrat Tom Zugibe, former West Haverstraw village justice, is challenging Bongiorno. Democrat Mike Kohut, Haverstraw village trustee, is running against Wassmer.
Sanchez ran against Kohut in the Democratic primary in September and was defeated by 36 votes.
Cintron unsuccessfully ran for mayor against Wassmer in 2003.
“In the past, both Angelo and I have had disagreements with the mayor, but we have never questioned his dedication and hard work in improving the village,� Sanchez stated in the press release. “Of the two candidates for mayor, there is no question that Mayor Wassmer is the best choice.�
Cintron said that he decided to support the Republicans because he believed that they were the best people for the community.
“We know that it’s highly unusual for two lifelong Democrats like ourselves to endorse Republican candidates,� Cintron said.
Cintron and Sanchez will officially announce of their endorsement at 2 p.m. tomorrow at 41 New Main St.
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Look at the two who are endorsing Republicans? Two men who could never pick a side really before. One, Ricky, who is crazy and is just a man who runs for office in anger at all times.
And, Cintron, who's political leanings bended in so many directions worse than trees do in high winds.
They are not credible enough to make me support anyone they'd choose.
If Ricky Sanchez endorses Bongiorno it must be pay back for something. Any one who would vandalize their own signs for publicity is desparate. Everyone in Haverstraw knows he is a flea bag. He couldn't win an election if he was the only one running. If he endorsed Zugibe I would be worried. VOTE TOM ZUGIBE, REAL EXPERIENCE… REAL CHANGE
Sanchez and Cintron backing Wassmer and guy the dislike… i think that might be why he lost
i wasnt done yet