Posted on 10/20/2019 3:14:23 PM PDT by yesthatjallen
My country needs me. My army has given me an opportunity to serve"
After a great deal of contemplation, soul-searching and consultation with area political leaders, David Bellavia will sit out running for Congress in NY27.
Bellavia has long been considered to be the frontrunner if he were to run and has been the subject of intense speculation by the candidates who are already declared and some who are contemplating a run for the seat vacated recently by Chris Collins.
The decision, now that it is known, will likely again unleash another political tidal wave as both declared and undeclared candidates organize and adjust their strategies.
I am from this region. A rural son of ny 27. This decision is truly not difficult for me at all, Bellavia told WBEN upon making the decision known. My country needs me. My army has given me an opportunity to serve. This is best for me and for my family. And ultimately making the Army stronger is what is best for all us. I am forever grateful to be a part of the greatest organization I have ever known, Bellavia stated
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Too bad. He would have won easily.
I don’t blame him for not wanting to run.
An honorable man not wanting to be sullied by becoming a congrescritter.
Too bad. I think he would have won. He seems to love the president and he’d back him up.
Who wants to work in a swamp everyday?
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