Some Choices...A Lot Easier
Some choices are harder than others. This one is a lot easier.
Our Ward Councilman Brian Cummins is the better candidate...by far. You be the judge.
This new mailer piece places Councilman Cummins' demonstrated experience and accomplishments in direct comparison to his opponent.
More fact checking
Councilman Cummins' opponent recently put out literature attacking the councilman's character and record.
When asked about his negative campaign literature he is quoted as saying -
"I had no intention of attacking him at all...He started it, he threw a punch," Nagin said. "He’s starting a red scare."
Nagin's referral to a "punch” and a "red scare" is in reference to the Cummins Campaign publishing a factual comparison of experience of the candidates that included Nagin's affiliation with the Communist Party, USA (CPUSA).
It is a fact that a large part of Nagin's professional adult career was spent as the Chairman of the Ohio Communist Party (1979-1997) and that he has been referred to as a CP Ohio Leader and has participated in national CPUSA deliberations as recent as March 2008.
The Cummins campaign seeks to inform voters of the candidates relevant work experience.
Nagin, who is 68 years old, only provides to voters a listing of work experience that covers approximatly 9-years; 7-years as a Council Assistant to Nelson Cintron Jr., and 2-years volunteering and working for political and labor campaigns.
The Nagin campaign’s attack piece asks voters to “REJECT Dirty Politics” and goes on to calling Councilman Cummins a loner, erratic, untrustworthy, selfish, opportunistic…
Clearing misstatements and checking the facts
CLAIM - (Endorsements) No support of a single public official.Listing of principal endorsements - www.briancummins.us/getinformed [1]
It should also be noted that Councilman Cummins has not sought out endorsements from individuals in active community leadership positions and on Boards of community organizations that currently receive funding from the City of Cleveland. This is in respect for not wanting to cause any undue pressure or influence on such people or organizations or to cause any possible perception of conflict of interest.
CLAIM - Considered untrustworthy and erratic – the reason [for Council leadership] to break up and eliminate his ward.
FACT – independent testimonials:
"no one doubts his [Cummins] brains or honesty."
Plain Dealer endorsement 8/15/09.
"Because we finally have a councilman that stands up to the good old boy network. If he doesn’t like what he sees or hears he lets them know about it."
Dane Reich, President, The Southwest Citizens Area Council, in a letter to the Editor, Plain Press, 4/2009 with regards to why Council split up Ward 15.
"Cummins showed independence, thoughtfulness and some courage."
Roldo Bartimole, The Cleveland Leader, 3/29, article regarding re-districting announcement.
CLAIM - Not registered to vote until 2005. Joined the Democratic Party in 2006.
FACT - Councilman Cummins first voted and joined the Democratic Party in the 1980, Presidential primary election. In the 1990’s he voted absentee from overseas; in 2000 – he voted in Columbus, Franklyn County, Ohio; in 2001 and 2004 he voted by provisional ballot in Cleveland, Ohio, which can be verified through the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections.
To volunteer, request a yard sign, or for any questions or more information please contact Councilman Cummins using the information below.
CITIZENS for CUMMINS
216-661-6821
info [at] briancummins [dot] us
www.briancummins.us
http://briancummins.us/blog [2]
Links:
[1] http://www.briancummins.us/getinformed
[2] http://briancummins.us/blog