Door to Door with Marie deYoung
Yesterday while we all were out, a woman came up to our door. She knocked and then wrote something on a piece of paper and put it in our mailbox. My neighbor told me this, even noticing that the wrote with her left hand,(I'm also Left-Handed). It turned out to be none other than Marie de Young, who is running for Nick Micozzie's job as State Rep in our district, the 163.
The flyer indicates that "Marie is a proven reformer with a plan to change the way Harrisburg does business". It goes on to state that she was a whistleblower who testified against Dick Cheney's (Former) Halliburton, who fleeced millions from us in the form of overcharging, etc. One thing it states is that She plans to "Make health care more accessible and affordable." That issue is number one to me, being that I am self employed and have lost it for the time being because of being to expensive.
To be fair, Nick Micozzie also stopped by a few weeks ago. I was not here but he left a similar message. He has been working with a Democrat, by the name of Anthony DeLuca, to create a "Universal Health Care Plan". I again state that this health care issue is critical to people like myself, who don't have the luxury of working for a large corporation.
Btw, what did Marie write? "I'm sorry I missed you!"
So am I Marie. So am I.
The flyer indicates that "Marie is a proven reformer with a plan to change the way Harrisburg does business". It goes on to state that she was a whistleblower who testified against Dick Cheney's (Former) Halliburton, who fleeced millions from us in the form of overcharging, etc. One thing it states is that She plans to "Make health care more accessible and affordable." That issue is number one to me, being that I am self employed and have lost it for the time being because of being to expensive.
To be fair, Nick Micozzie also stopped by a few weeks ago. I was not here but he left a similar message. He has been working with a Democrat, by the name of Anthony DeLuca, to create a "Universal Health Care Plan". I again state that this health care issue is critical to people like myself, who don't have the luxury of working for a large corporation.
Btw, what did Marie write? "I'm sorry I missed you!"
So am I Marie. So am I.
posted by Franny Ward at 9/01/2006 09:56:00 AM
268Comments:
Wow, I am missing out this election season in the states. My mother worked for a business-education partnership and as a result, once election season rolled around for local candidates two years ago, we got a lot of phone calls from neighbors and friends asking her for the "dirt" on some of the newer candidates. It was hilarious. At least I knew who the slimebags were--like the guy who distributed hotel-sized soaps with wrappers with his face printed on them and a "it's time to clean up our town council" written underneath it. Come to find out, he had owned a piece of commercially designed real estate that the nearby residents complained about the state of as his own personal construction supplies dumping site. So much for cleaning up. No, he didn't get elected.
The more I read about Marie deYoung, the less I like her. I read in the Daily Times that she lied about her residency and hasn't lived in the state long enough to even qualify for office. Then I read that the Pennsylvania Ethics Commission found her guilty of violating the Ethics Act because she failed to report her income as a political consultant. My neighbor spoke with her and she is doing a lot of promising - more money for schools, more money for SEPTA. Everyone gets everything they ever wanted, right? Except, she couldn't explain how she would pay for any of it. Well, I know how! More taxes! I'm sorry I missed her when she came to my door, because in order to get my vote she will have to explain her ethics problems and where she will get all this money to pay for everything she is promising.
The above poster must work for marie's opponent. Sheesh. An ethics violation? Give me a break -- she was taken off the ballot on a technicality, pursued by the delaware county political machine. Seems to me they don't want voters to decide for themselves who they want as representative. I've read all the articles about marie, and she's a native Pennsylvania who served in the army -- kosovo, South Korea. In Iraq should stood up to the no-bid bastards. Meanwhile, micozzie gave himself a payraise -- 28% or so-- and kept the money (others gave it back). He also voted himself a 50% pension increase a while back. He's accomplished so little in three decades -- he ought to return penny we've ever given him. If we ever needed refromers in Harrisburg, it's now. That's why I'll be voting for Marie deYoung
The above poster must be deYoung herself, or one of her liberal cronies. Let's check the facts. The "technicality" which the state Ethics Commission found was that she failed to report the income she received as a political consultant on her Candidate's Statement of Financial Interests. How is that a technicality??? By simply telling the truth, she would have avoided the "technicality". Next fact: it was not the dreaded and fabled "Republican machine" that took legal action against her, but rather it was a Democrat union member. The only "machine" at work here was the Philadelhia Democrat machine, who provided deYoung with a free lawyer to defend herself and attack the unendorsed Democrat who had the guts to try to run against deYoung. Next fact: DeYoung was never in Iraq. She was in Kosovo and Kuwait as a private citizen earning over $8800 per month in a taxpayer funded job, pushing paper. I've also read all her newspaper stories and she landed this job from some of her Army buddies - cronyism at its taxpayer funded worst!! I've also tried to find out how she was a "whistleblower". She never reported any problems to any law enforcement agency. She never reported any problems to the Army's Inspector General. Who exactly does she "blow the whistle" to? A Democrat Congressman, in conjunction with the 2004 Kerry campaign!! And then what happens? She gets a job with the Kerry campaign!!! Is this the type of "reform" that you say she would bring to Harrisburg? Marie, honey, you've made the decision easy. You've lost my vote.
Democratic.
Not "Democrat union member." It's "Democratic union member."
Not "Philadelhia (sic) Democrat machine." It's "Philadelphia Democratic machine."
Not "A Democrat Congressman." It's "A Democratic Congressman."
It's the Democratic Party. Our members are Democrats and we believe in democracy (small d). When we hold a position, we are Democratic Union members, Democratic Congressmen, Democratic Senators and hopefully, again in a couple of years, a Democratic President.
When you use the term "Democrat Party" or any other form of misuse, you are showing contempt and disrespect. And it shows me you're just trying to start something.
Start referring to us by our proper name and maybe I'll listen to the rest of what you have to say next time.
It's always good to consider the source -- especially when Republicans attack Veterans. Now where did I put my swift boat...
As for Nick Micozzie, why should I give my vote to a man who's feathered his nest at my expense for almost three decades. Perhaps you've been to his beach house and can tell us all how lovely it is.
Not trying to start anything by saying "Democrat". If you want to be "Democratic", fine. However, you are a typical Democratic by changing the subject and not addressing the substance of the matter.
How is any of this an attack on a military veteran? Is your opinion that if a candidate is a veteran, you may not ask questions? Nick Micozzie is also a veteran. Therefore, is any questioning of Nick Micozzie's record considered to be "swiftboating"?
Lastly, if having a shore house disqualifies someone for office, then I presume that you will be voting against Ed Rendell (and I also presume that you voted against John Kerry), right?
I am amused that deYoung has all the answers to all our problems with no factual details. the same old dems usual atack on the canidate. I find rep in this County endorse local canidates and verify residency, income etc. Can anyone tell me when a rep canidate was tossed off a ballot due to wrong information.
I have been reaserching deYoung and find alot of info mostly on Haliburton and the alleged whistleblowe details to a dem committee.
What quilifies her to be a state rep. and further why has she not provided documented proof of her residency. At least Micozzie has lived in Pa all His life and has the expieriance to serve.
I had a meeting with local officials eariler tonight that included Nick Micozzie. He was straightforward, consise, and answered everyones questions.
Safe to say that although I admire Ms. DeYoung, I'll be voting for Nick this November.
After all, he does answer your calls, and he also has addressed every issue that I have presented to him over the last 10 years.
On a side note: Did you know that Nick was a Democrat at one time? Needless to say, I don't care. I vote for the man or woman who I think will do their job for us. Plain and simple.
Once again deYoung has held a news conference to get the media into forgetting the issue that she can not serve. Voters in the district know Micozzie and respect His views, if she is eligible to serve why has she not provided details and documented proof she can? Saying it in my book does not clarify the issue!
Nick Micozzie has met the qualifications each time he has run, why can't the democrats in this County ever get a solid candidate who can make a viable challenge without getting hung up on technicalities and legal challenges, now a serious infraction that questions her being seated.
My votes for Micozzie at least he meets the qualifications to at least get on the ballot,
Independent voter Delaware County
I agree with anonyomous reader with the points described. From what Ihave seen in the short three years here Nick Micozzie has done a good job, I was not thrilled with the pay raise issue but heck if I had a chance to raise my pay I think I would have also, From what I have read He did give back the money and he voted against the raise in the end, Give the guy a break for one mistake, I wouldn't take politics for any amount so whats a few bucks in the grand sceam of things ! well in any case He gets my vote once again , Ive wasted enough votes over the years!
Who said Marie was a crony because she accepted a job when asked by commander for help? Um...the hypocrisy of the statement astounds. "Uncle Nick's" daughter was appointed judge even though she has no degree, no law degree, and had no experience prior to being appointed aside from a 2 week course. Hahahahaha. Okay, and you can't get a job as a fireman/policeman unless you're registered Republican and Micozzie signs off on it. Cronyism indeed.
To all the rumormongers claiming Marie isn't elidgable, then why is she on the ballot? And why have so many endoresed her candidacy including Governor Rendell?
Is someone afraid to let the voters decide?
Look at the endorsements
http://www.deyoungforrep.com/free_details.asp?id=34
From what I read it is no rumor and the State Department validated it would be a serious issue. I also understand that a ruling was made on this and the elected candidate was turned down by commonwealth court.
Please explain where she lived and why you believe that will not be an issue. I would be most interested in the facts.
In regards to the endorsements most are from out of state like her. I understand Nick Micozzie has the majority of the unions hows that when they usally endorse dems.
Most unions endorse incumbents.
I just moved to Clifton Heights, Nick was very helpful to me and didn't even ask me to vote for him.
Glad to be away from Civera who could care less.
I have had the same exopierance withe Nick and His staff is excelent. They return your calls and if Nick is in the office he gets on the line personally. Tough to top that for a elected official in this day and age.
I see John Kerry sent a letter for deYoung recently. Just proves that outsiders wish to control this area. Shame she can not find any local ties with community leaders. Tough to do that when you never lived here and have no roots.
One who knows the real story.
CATHOLICS PAY ATTENTION PLEASE!!!
SHE IS NOT A CHRISTIAN REVERAND!!!
SHE IS A MEMBER OF THE UNITARIAN
CHURCH WHICH DENOUNCES THE DIETY
OF CHRIST. THIR SYMBOL USES A
DOVE TO LOOK LIKE A CROSS TO DRAW
PEOPLE. JESUS IS JUST A MAN IN
HISTORY TO THEM. BEWARE OF HER
TITLE--IT MEANS NOTHING THAT MOST
CHRISTIANS THINK IT TO MEAN!!!!!
What a choice!
She will be the only Democrat I don't vote for.
I agree !
I know Marie. She's a native, born and raised in Pennsylvania. She's a good Christian woman who works for social justice, helps feed the homeless etc. She served with distinction in US Army as an Army Chaplain.
The poster who tries to drag her name in the mud must have an agenda: keep their job as a Micozzie's staff perhaps?
Meanwhile, Nick Micozzie has set himself up as the Duke of Delaware county. He and his staff's sense of entitlement makes me sick. This is a Democracy. And you Mr. Micozzie are accountable to the voters. No way will I vote for an ass who gave himself a payraise at 2am, gave himself 100% insurance coverage, gave himself a million dollar pension while allowing insurance companies to raise my rates astronomically as the Chairman of the insurance committee. For Shame Micozzie. For shame!
Nick Micozzie and his family have managed to make hundreds of thousands, if not millions of dollars from being connected and back room dealing. I too am a Republican, and will vote this November for Marie. Good riddance to all of the GOP in Delco!
Me too! They must go, especially at the local level. But not Nick, he's better than the rest.
I agree! VOTE FOR NICK!
I know Nick Micozzie personally. He is a decent caring dedicated human being. How he made millions is beyond my comprehension. Of he did I know it was do to his high work ethic and not some back room deal.
Nick has always been a good family man,community leader. In regards to his family they were born and raised and never left the area. I think you should check Marie deYoungs Pennsylvania ties ! not iompressive in my book ! Nick gets not only my vote as usual but my 6 votes in this household.
Nick Micozzie never made millions off of anyone. Check His financial statements he files, nothing unusual I can find. The real shame is when Nick’s opponents drag his name with mud slinging. Nick always comes out on top. He works hard and is a good rep. Nick two votes here in Secane !
I see John Kerry got involved with deYoung last week, surprise surprise Delco residents, first Sestak, then Letz now deYoung. Another try at outsider influence. Connect the dots and it takes you to Liberal Democrats wanting control with Philadelphia Politicians.
What’s next Clinton.. Think about this it's a State House race and we have National attention. Wow Nick Micozzie really must be doing His job for them to pull out the big liberal dems. Show them what you’re about Nick and send them all back to where they came from. Can you spell Missouri!!!!
A long time supporter
Marie is an Americian HERO. What is Nick? He's an old man whos family had managed to dominate the area, much like the Mafia does in philly.
Time for a change, send little ""Nicodemo"" Micozzie back to Italy! Let him rule over there!
VOTE FOR MARIE A TRUE AMERICAN!!!!!
Marie deYoung is no American hero, far from it. Nick Micozzie may be older than her but from what I have seen could run circles around her. This type of slander shows the type of people she must associate with. I’m sure when the Italian population sees the inferences there choice will remain with Micozzie. By the way He never lived in Italy was born in Pa and has been a resident here ever since, more than your hero can say, what was it 17 years and the year she has been here to run !!
Looking at various responses to the Marie deyoung/Micozzie race. So I took some time to see what the issues were. I find Micozzie web sites very informative on State issues and community refrences, Lansdowne, Cifton, upper Darby etc. deYoung on the other hand is all Haliburton,and Washington issues, can any blogger describe what she has in common with local issues aginst Micozzie the guy is everywhere. I see where she just moved here and is not eligible to serve "delco times" How will she overcome this and more importantly why are the local dems not endorseing her on the web ? seems Micozzie has all the local unions, aflcio, NFIB, all Republican parties in each town, sports clubs, fire guys etc. I am open at this point but national endoresemnts have nevr cut it for me. Just curious.
Nick Micozzie has my endorsement (For what's it's worth) in November. I have investigated Marie De Young, and although I find her to be a credible and sincere person who really gives a damn about Delco, Nick HAS been there for both myself, and a host of other neighbors here in Clifton Heights.
He has done this year after year, and not only when it was election time. But hear this. I will NOT blindly vote straight Republican or Democrat nor should anyone for that matter. (Towing the party that you belong to's line is no longer acceptable when you the voter really has a chance to make a difference)
Investigate these polititions yourself, call them up, both the imcumbants and challengers, and draw your own conclusions.
I also give kudos to all those challengers, God knows you have more gumption than me..
Cheers and Good Luck..
THE TRUE STORY ON PAY RAISE MICOZZIE
REPRESENTATIVE MICOZZIE HAS BEEN A STALWART OF THE REPUBLICAN PARTY THROUGHOUT HIS TENURE. A CAGEY POLITICAL VETERAN, HE HAS BEEN THE RUBBERSTAMPER OF UNFAIR AND ILLEGAL CONDUCT SUCH AS GIVING HIMSELF A MILLION DOLLAR PENSION, 100% HEALTH CARE COVERAGE, A STATE ISSUED VEHICLE AND THEN VOTING FOR THE MIDNIGHT PAY RAISE, EVEN THOUGH HE HAS VOTED AGAINST A MINUMUM WAGE HIKE FOR PENNSYLVANIANS. MR. MICOZZIE IS ALSO VERY CLOSE WITH INSURANCE COMPANIES. AS CHAIRMAN OF THE PENNSYLVANIA INSURANCE COMMITEE, HE HAS WORKED HAND IN HAND WITH THE INSURANCE COMPANIES AND LOBBYISTS TO RAISE RATES ASTRONOMICALLY AT THE EXPENSE OF HIS CONSTITUENCY, ALL FOR THE EXPECTATIONS OF CAMPAIGN CONTRIBUTIONS. WHILE MOST PENNSYLVANIANS WORK HARD WITHOUT HEALTH INSURANCE AND STRUGGLE TO GET BY, REPRESENTATIVE MICOZZIE HAS SAT IN HIS PLUSH POSITION PUNCHING THE CLOCK AND LIVING THE HIGH LIFE. IN 28 YEARS, 12 OF THOSE SPENT AS THE MAJORITY, MICOZZIE HAS FAILED TO LOWER SKYROCKETING PROPERTY TAXES. NOW, AT A CRITICAL JUNCTION IN HIS CAREER, HE HAS FINALLY DECIDED TO ACT. WHY? BECAUSE HE IS FINALLY BEING SCRUTINIZED FOR HIS IMMORAL AND DISGRACEFUL CONDUCT. MICOZZIE'S PLAN FOR PROPERTY TAX REFORM IS TO HIKE THE PERSONAL INCOME TAX BY HALF ON THE MIDDLE CLASS. REPRESENTATIVE MICOZZIE HAS BECOME A MILLIONAIRE AT THE EXPENSE OF THE TAXPAYERS, AND OWNS THREE LAVISH PROPERTIES. HE HAS LOST TOUCH WITH REALITY IN DELAWARE COUNTY AND OFFER'S NO FRESH IDEAS. NICK IS ON A SHORT LEASH THAT THE CRONIES, LOBBYISTS, CAREER POLITICIANS AND INSURANCE COMPANIES HOLD. WILL WE SEE CHANGE? IN MICOZZIE'S CASE, IF THE PAST IS ANY INDICATOR OF FUTURE BEHAVIOR, WHY WILL ANYTHING CHANGE IF HE IS RE-ELECTED? NOTHING WILL!!!!
IT IS TIME FOR A CHANGE. PEOPLE ARE FED UP WITH MIDNIGHT PAY RAISES, VOTES AGAINST LIVING WAGE INCREASES, LOBBYISTS, INSURANCE COMPANIES AND MOST IMPORTANTLY CAREER POLITICIANS FURTHERING THEIR OWN CAUSES AT THE EXPENSE OF THE WORKING CLASS. EVERYONE HAS A BENEFACTOR AT ONE POINT IN THEIR LIVES; MICOZZIE HAS SHOWN THAT HIS HAVE BEEN THE SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS WORKING AGAINST THE PUBLIC AND ITS INTERESTS. THE CULTURE OF CORRUPTION MUST END ONE CRONY POLITICIAN AT A TIME.
**** NICK MICOZZIE –"INSURANCE COMPANY CRONY"
- HERE IS AN ARTICLE ON CONTRIBUTIONS MICOZZIE HAS RECIEVED FROM THE INSURANCE INDUSTRY.
From the Philadelphia Inquirer, Feb 26, 1999 Front Page
Key Pa. lawmakers have direct ties to insurance industry, By B.J. Phillips and Ken Dilanian INQUIRER STAFF WRITERS
Nicholas A. Micozzie (R., Delaware) is the chairman of the House insurance
committee. Since 1995, Micozzie has received $58,000 from insurance-related
PACs -- 50 percent of his PAC donations
- HERE IS A PORTION OF MICOZZIE'S VOTING RECORD
On HB 200: Concurrence Vote - Increases the state personal income tax rate to 3.07 percent. Passed the House 104-89. voted yes
On SB 1030: Final Passage - Abundant and affordable energy is critical for Pennsylvania’s business community and its citizens, and the Commonwealth must take reasonable steps to assure adequate supplies at affordable prices in the future. Renewable energy plays a critical part in the long-term picture. However, the Department of Environmental Protection pushed the new energy standards without involving stakeholders, including business, in the process. Why is this vote important? This bill mandates that PA utilities sell 18 percent of their portfolio within 15 years as renewable energy. If enacted, the legislation would have meant higher energy costs and a less competitive business environment, voted yes
On SB 1090: Minimum Wage - Final Passage - Why is this vote important? An increase in the minimum wage above the federal minimum wage is contrary to the Chamber's policy of seeking employment laws and regulations that are consistent with other states and allow for flexibility in the marketplace rather than government-imposed mandates. To that end, the Chamber opposes any measure which would raise the minimum wage to the state level., voted yes
On HB 865: Nickol Amendment - Would have imposed a moratorium on enactment of new or expanded benefits and require a study of the issue of health insurance mandates. Amendment failed the House 86-104, voted yes
On HB 1521: On Passage - Pay Raise Vote, yes
Written by Marie deYoung herself !
Still waiting on constitutional question of residency and how she will over come Ted Doyles rulling in Commonwealth Court ! All Sate Constitional experts say Can Not Serve end of story !
Like the State Constitution has really been followed in the last fifty years! Not to mention the Federal one!
Get a life for Christ Sakes!
I would hope that a person running for office would follow the Constitution. I believe that Tom Judge would have had the facts researched as to the clear legal requirements before he would challenge Marie deyoung. I have seen no factual, legal representation disputing the residency requirement from any credible legal authority to dispute the challenge.
Micozzie/supporter and friend
To:Rex Jimkus 10/02/2006 01:45:40
Which is it did he vote against it and then you see he voted for it and slam him both ways. Get the facts right before you slam the guy.
Rex must be a deYoung staffer with that much time and research to come after Micozzie. The facts are clear on His voting record and the facts still remain unclear on deYoung residency and she can promise the votes to anyone, fact is she will never get a chance to deliver on any of the promises,
Your quote !
EVEN THOUGH HE HAS VOTED AGAINST A MINUMUM WAGE HIKE FOR PENNSYLVANIANS
Your quote further down !!
PENNSYLVANIANS on SB 1090: Minimum Wage - Final Passage - Why is this vote important? An increase in the minimum wage above the federal minimum wage is contrary to the Chamber's policy of seeking employment laws and regulations that are consistent with other states and allow for flexibility in the marketplace rather than government-imposed mandates. To that end, the Chamber opposes any measure which would raise the minimum wage to the state level., voted yes. Minimum wage is a critical issue in the 163 rd district and the yes vote was apreciated by the voters.
This is what happens when you twist facts !
Great point, I have watched this for awhile now and see Micozzie stays the course and deYoung makes it up as she goes. You may not like all Micozzie does but he is consitant when it comes to this area and all he has done for it.
I support Nick !
If you had the ability to read and understand, Micozzie stuck up for big business by voting in the majority for SB 1090. This is where the lobbyists came in and showed their control over Nicky. He also voted for the pay raise in case you forgot, just a reminder.
Last I checked Rex the 163 rd is comprised of working class people who supported the Minimum Wage increase. I also saw all those Senate Dems as well as House Dems demonstrating with the unions. It was a bill initiated by dems. I did read what you wrote was He did not wrote for it in the beginning of your rhetoric and then you slam him for voting for it like I said you can not have it both ways, It would not matter either way because you will pick at anything Micozzie does. Leadership requires making tough decisions but more importantly leadership means standing by your constituents and doing what is right for them. But Marie has no record so it's tough to compare from what I have read. Once again attacks on Micozzie no factual information on her residency or details. I hope Tom Judge releases more details so I can finally see it.
Here's the PA constitution:
Qualifications of Members
Section 5.
Representatives [shall be ]twenty-one years of age. They shall have been citizens and inhabitants of the State four years, and inhabitants of their respective districts one year next before their election (unless absent on the public business of the United States or of this State) and shall reside in their respective districts during their terms of service.
Marie deYoung was born and raised in PA for crying out loud – WHICH IS LONGER THAN FOUR YEARS! She’s lived in the district for several years.
This is as bad as the "whisper" campaigns in Texas and Arizona SHAMELESS!
I’m mad as hell and I’m not going to take it anymore!
VOTE MARIE DEYOUNG!
You obviously have not read the Honorable Ted Doyle ruling on residency The former 163 rd Democratic Represenative) regarding the section of the constitution you cite. When you vote in an election outside the State your residency is established in the State you voted. I just read that in the Daily Times and looked up the ruling on line in the Commonwealth Court. In addition I researched and found Marie deYoung left this State when she was 17 years old. And just recently re-established residency in an apartment in Lansdowne. Pa. This is not a whisper it is fact. Call it what you want flavor it as you want the facts can not be changed. I’m sure glad I found this site and did my homework she looked good but the more I read and see, Nick still has my vote even though he made a mistake in my book on the pay raise I admire Him for standing up and saying he made a mistake and returned it and voted for the repeal. Gov. Rendel signed it and was for it at first but then flipped.
Long time Micozzie supporter
Marie is LEGAL in the respect that she does meet the qualifications to be our next State Representative! If you like to throw away your hard earned dollars on slimeballs who vote themselves pay raises at 2 am and break the law then vote for Micozzie.
Under whose definition do you declare legal residency. Micozzie is no slime ball and is and will remain the State Representative in the 163 rd. district. I find it amazing but typical when a factual issue such as residency comes up that her supporters resort to name calling and allegations. Marie is also no whistleblower as claimed she just whistled Dixie to a Democrat with an agenda against Bush after she lost her lush contract with Halliburton KRB.
If Micozzie is slime I guess you recived a letter form slime from the Govenor who engineered the pay raise vote !!! Maybe you should remove his letter from your web site then !
Micozzie supproter
I have reasearched the canidates and find Nick Micozzie with the most expierance. How can someone just arrive in pa and in the area and run for State office. I would feel more comfortable maybe if Marie deYoung had at least been a local elected official some place.
Form what I hear around town Micozzie is solid in this area and it's going to be a landslide. Anyone have any polls like the weldon race or don't they do that in this type of race ?
Did anyone happen to receive Micozzie's mailer today? Turns out he mailed his envelopes without any literature inside, completely empty!!!!! Ha, Ha, Ha and we count on this man to help run our area.
Did anyone happen to read the clip from the Philadelphia Inquirer from 1999 regarding Rep. Micozzi's donations? Wow! This guy is dirty and in bed with the insurance industry. Is there a green party candidate?
"Nicholas A. Micozzie (R., Delaware) is the chairman of the House insurance
committee. Since 1995, Micozzie has received $58,000 from insurance-related
PACs -- 50 percent of his PAC donations"
In regards to the clip I usally read current events !
I received a mailer in Aldan and it was refreshing to see mail from a candidate that was not negative. Micozzi always sends nice informative campaign mail to my home and that’s why I have always admired him. This negativity needs to stop people are tired of attacks.
I can not speak of deYoung other than this blog as I have not received any information on her at all.
Dido here in Clifton. Nick is the guy my vite goes to.
Spell check sorry
Dido here in Clifton. Nick is the one my vote goes to.
I read the above blog and agree Nick Micozzie works the area, from what I have seen in this election He is the only candidate that stays positive. He was at my home the other day (I missed Him the first time) He was informative, well spoken and I asked Him about an issue and He called the next day with what I requested. My vote goes to Nick, mainly because he asked for it as well as I am impressed by his mailings and follow up.
JT Drexel Hill, Pa.
I agree, Micozzie works hard and has been good for this area. What has deYoung ever done for this area ever? Micozzie always responds when I call his office and has assisted the Boys Club when they requested it, He was recognized for his efforts by the Westbrook Park Youth Assoc and Clifton Boys Cub where my kids play this year for all the work he does for them and the town. He has my vote keep up the good work Nick.
Jason in Clifton
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I have been following the Micozzie/Deyoung race and agree with Jason. Micozzie always is accessible and cares about our community. I knew him when he was involved in the Knights of Columbus and he was a leader in that organization as well. The thing I can not understand is why would the Democrats ever believe they could beat Micozzie with an outsider? Give me hell Nick we have your back here in Drexel Hill
Bob in DH
I am the judge of elections in the district lives in.And Nick or no one else has me supporting them by giving me a job. I was elected to the post. Nick is a very fair person who has and is trying very hard to help the people in this district. He and the people on his staff go out of their way to help anyone in this district who needs help with anything. And this has got to be the scariest election year I have ever seen. The liberal wing of the democratic party seems to want Delaware County very badly. It used to be in this district and county that no matter who was running for either party, they were people who have lived in this county for a long time. They would argue the issues and they were civil to each other. And their concern was helping the people of this district. The democrats seem hell bent on trying to focus this whole election on some big national debate. All politics is local not national. When you vote, it is to elect people who represent you and your interests. Ask the people of Yeadon and Sharon Hill if having a state senator in Philadelphia, and a congressman in Philadelphia who are from the city and care about the city not the suburbs what kind of great representation they get from them. I have friends who live in Sharon Hill who are registered democrats and they are so fed up with everyone but Ron Raymond the only representative who is from there neighborhood. He knows their area and cares about his home. They can't get a response from Bob Brady or Anthony Williams because they are in Philadelphia and could care less about the suburbs. Looking at Marie DeYoung's platform it is more geared toward what people who live in the city who are liberal would want. Dedicated mass transit funding. Huge increases in public school funding. And she thinks the way we need to fight crime is to increase funding to disadvantaged children. I see someone on here stating that it is peoples duty not to vote a straight ticket. No actually it is people's duty to be informed about everyone and where they stand on the issues. And vote for the people who are going to help the people in this district. We are mostly moderate people in this area. Bob Edgar was able to win in this district because he was a moderate. He is now endorsing her because of party loyalty instead of loyalty to his home district. All the candidates that have been thrust upon us this time by the democratic party are very liberal and say they stand for our values. How can anyone believe that.
"The liberal wing of the democratic party seems to want Delaware County very badly."
Your all corrupt including you Rhoades. Republicans do nothing for America except rape her!Its time to kick out all you bush regime lovers who dont care about who gets killed in Iraq so long as your not over there.
What does Iraq have to do with Micozzie, get a life and stick to the issues here in Pa. Oh that must be hard to do when your not from here !
You need to get a life, Marie de Young is from PA! And I'd to hear you say that Iraq has nothing to do with PA to the families of the young women and men who are serving their country without proper equipment and dying for corporate profits!
Marie DeYoung has my vote!
Of course Tom Judge, Sr,.Chairman of the Delaware county Republician Party And Repbulican District Leader would want deYoung to withdraw, deyoung is the first candidate to challange Micozzi. Has he lowered your taxes? has he made sure healthcare is afforable? has he made you neighborhood safe?Are your schools doing well?Judge's claim to deyoung's residency if laughable! deYoung, born and raised in pa, returned to pa in 2002, and has lived in Lansdown since 2003. Judge knows that or he would have filed a complaint in Court! He knows his claim wouldn't hold up! people should do their own homework on the candiates.
Vote deYoung!! she will bring a new direction to the 163rd and to pa.
Judge's claim that deYoung failed to disclose payments she received as a political consultant is another one of his swift boat attacks. If you read her filing and the court findings she reported ALL income recieved!
Of course no one mentions that Nick Micozzie voted himself a pay raise at 2 AM do they! Marie fought Halliburton after she found out that they were corrupt. Just like the rest of the incumbants in PA. Its time for a change and the time is NOW!
Is anyone aware of the fact that Micozzie's daughter is an INSURANCE COMPANY LOBBYIST and has made over $300,000 for herself. This should be looked into being that her father Nick, our representative, is the chairman of the PA insurance commitee. Isn't the reason curt Weldon is in so much hot water over the fact that his daughter is also a lobbyist. Should someone look into the Micozzie family for this???????
Someone suggested that Marie DID infact report all her income in 2005. That flies right in the face of Tom Judges claim that she was trying to hide something. Someone else suggested that we research the canidates ourselves and that's just what I did. As it turns out Tom Judge's claim is false. Marie DID report all her income. You can check it out for yourself @ www.courts.state.pa.us/opPosting/CWealth/140MD06-2_6-12-06.pdf I haven't made my mind up yet but i'm pretty close to choosing Marie because she has been honest with us and I can't figure out why Mr Judge would go to such great lenghts to spread lies. What else are Micozzi and Judge being dishonest about?
well here we are on the eve of one of the most interesting elections I can remember. We have Nicky, the long time rep who shakes everybody's hand and deYoung, who is a pa resident, travled a lot, served in the army(state-side and Korea), got involved EVERYWHERE, made a difference EVERYWHERE, accomplished the community goals EVERYWHERE she lived. Her history is what has caused her to get involved here . She's been in the district for 3 or 4 years and it's her PA attitude that gives her the will to fight to fix the issues we are still facing after years of Nicky's hand-shaking. If you really look at their records, deYoung has conistantly been successful in her quests for a better community. She may not have the years that Nicky has in our community, but she has the success rate we need and that Nicky has STILL not delivered on after 28 years. When all is said and done, a hand shake is nice, but a win for our community issues is what we really need. deYoung has been a strong voice for us since her boots hit the our ground!
It is usually typical in the elections I have seen locally that a desperate candidate usually gets nasty toward a loss. Nick is a dedicated to this area. You would have been better off not attacking Him and his family and sticking to issues not promises. I work hard for Nick each year and take great pride on election night for all the work we do, it’s great to be on a winning team.
What Town wills Marie moved to next? Make sure her boots have some leather to keep walking because it’s a long walk to Missouri!
deyoung is home! except it! Micozzie is history! we deserve more and deyoung will deliver!
to anonymous Micozzie worker who claims to dislike nasty attacks, what could be more un-american,unchristian, and uglier than to attack one's religion. As far as the "attacks" on Micozzie's family, it seems that the info provided about his daughters show that Micozzie has provided his family with financial benifits at our expense.
Haven't seen any attacks on deYoung from Micozzie, read above plenty on Micozzie, seems desperate to me but the usual I have seen over the years. And as far as you said she is home now where was she to meet the requirments wasn't here thats for sure. Still has not provided any information on here so far !
Why have we not seen any deYoung mailings. Just curious !
I've recieved two mailings from deYoung
I did not recive any in the mail, I live in Clifton Heights. Do you mean the one she handed out or by mail ?
U.S. Senator John Kerry, Massachusetts
That is why I am endorsing Marie and asking you to help send her to Harrisburg. How does this look now after Kerry trashed our troops !
Kerry trashed Bush! Read the whole speech! Another republician nasty trick to avoid discussing what really matters...Like our men and women dying in Iraq or how yesterday Iraqi government pulled our troops off check points in iraq. Seems the newly formed Iriqi govenment doesn't want us there either.
Here are the facts on Micozzie's daughter Nina and her insurance company lobbying. Tell me there isn't a huge conflict of interest!!!!!!!
Lobbyist Profile Return to Menu$309,566.00Total Expenditures: 20032004Donation Year Donation Quarter Total Expenditures
2003 $0.00
Donation Year Donation Quarter Total Expenditures
2004 $0.00
Group by:Active Quarters:Representing:Lobbyist Name: All Year Quarter
Micozzie, NinaDonation Year Donation Quarter Total Expenditures
2005 q4 $309,566.00
2005Organization Personnel/Office Expenses Section 3 Expenses* Direct Comm. Indirect Comm. TOTAL Details
Insurance Federation of PA, Inc. $261,237.00 $1,071.00 $42,033.00 $5,225.00 $309,566.00 Breakdown
Totals: $261,237.00 $1,071.00 $42,033.00 $5,225.00 $309,566.00
Based on data from the lobbyist expenditure forms filed with the Office of the Secretary of the Senate. Senate rules allow lobbyists, at their discretion, to report all expenses -- that is, money spent lobbying the Senate, House and executive branch -- rather than breaking out Senate lobbying only. Therefore, these numbers should be considered extimates of total lobbying expenditures.
*Refers to the third definition of lobbying records provided in the current version of SB1, which calls for reporting of "any gift, entertainment, meal, transporation or lodging."
Taken from
http://www.pasenategop.com/lobbyists/lobbyistdetail.aspx?lobby=Micozzie%2C+Nina
Over $300,000 lobbying for the insurance industry, while her dad is the chairman on the PA insurance commitee!!!!!! You gotta go nick! Retire to your taxpayer paid for beach house you crony!
that's a pretty expensive hand shake!
check out www.campaignfinance.state.pa.us/CFReport.aspx?CFReportID=40390§ion=cover
you can see why health insurance isn't a real issue for Nick, he's getting lots of money from Insurance co's and drug companies!
Nicky, say it ain't so!
deYoung Desperate and getting more desperate by the day!!!!!! Keep talking trash and it wins votes for the other side every time. People do not like candidates trashing families plain and simple, but when you have nothing to offer that’s what happens!!!!
If Kerry was ok why did the DEms cancel Phila apearance today. Should always be careful who endorses you as you can not control there exposure. ! Did you really need Kerry,,, oh I gues you did when you had no one local !
Anonymous said "keep talking trash"
I want to know how anyone can call public records filed in the State of PA trash? these were some of the more informative comments made so far. True, Verifiable Information can only help us all to make our decisions. Yes it's not easy, but informed decisions are better decisions. I for one haven't made up my mind yet, but the more real information I can find will certainly help in this years choice. Thank you to those who post REAL information that is sourced.
As for the Kerry thing,He was speeking for himself. As only he can do.
I agree and have done some research myself. Micozzie seems accomplished, deYoung from what I have seen is self portrayed and hangs her hat on Halliburton, if this was a federal race I guess it would matter.
Here is some good information on Nick Micozzie. Accomplishments not promise.
http://www.repmicozzie.com/?sectionid=118§iontree=118
Did Marie deYOung run out of money, Just recived a flier in my front door and it looks like a copy of a real ad that should have been mailed. Or am I just not good ennough for a nice one in Drexel Hill. I thought all mail in mail boxes needed stamps on it, I was told that when I used to collect for march of dimes. Is that still true or does people running for office get permision.
I thought Micozzie gave back the raise and so did Civera.
Debbie in DH
Even if nicky does get elected, he will be scrutinized for the lobbying relationships with his daughter. Can anyone say, Curt Weldon part duex". The culture of corruption needs to end.
thank you for the link to Nicks page. I checked out His ideas for health insurance. Personal health accounts have not impressed me because I have looked at them as way for employeers to pay less while pushing the burden of cost on the the employee with a very high deductable that could prove to be too much for the average family. I found this site WWW.nhpf.org/pdfs_bp/BP_HSAs_04-11-05.pdf It is a big paper to read but it is informative and done by a non-partisian organization. I disagree with nick on this one. I think health cost reform should be health cost reform---not a shift of costs to the middle-class.
I would love to hear from others, maybe I have it wrong. This is a huge issue for us and worth really discussing
my understanding of personal health accounts or HSA's is that the well to do will have ANOTHER HUGE tax shelter, but the blue collar worker will not be able to afford the preimums or the deductable. they are a big win for corporations because they get to reduce and potentially get rid of health care premiums. they are also a big win for insurance, banking and financial instutions because they get NEW income from managing the accounts. I haven't seen any consumer oganizations backing them. Just big business and insurance companies. I'm against them. I'm voting for deYoung.
www.theeveningbulletin.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=17401130&BRD=2737&PAG=461&dept_id=574088&rfi+6 This is the evening bulletin Commentary on this race. It does explain why deyoung may not have as many mailings out. Nick big money from the insurance companies. It does seem that there might be a conflict of interest here. How can he do right by us if he is beholding to them(insurance companies) I am not bashing nick, I am just wondering who's side he is on. If he is head of the insurance commission, why would he accept money from the insurance industry.
Marie deYoung is a war profiteer. She made money off of our backs and the backs of our soldiers. As a Halliburton worker, she was being paid $8800 per month, or over $105,000 per year, to push papers around. She hasn't told us how long she was working for Halliburton and how much she made overall. When things went sour, she decided to "blow the whistle". But who did she blow the whistle to? The FBI? The Justice Dept.? The Army Inspector General? Anyone in law enforcement? NO!! Instead, during the middle of military-hating John Kerry's campaign, she went to a Democrat congressman closely aligned with the Kerry campaign, who promptly began using it as a political issue. The congressional hearings discredited all of deYoung's wild claims. And, surprise, surprise, she then goes to work for Kerry. I was disgusted in this campaign when she tried to pass off her war profiteering as "service" to her country in her letters to the editor. She disgraces the men and women who are really serving.
zrgbmFrom the Opinion of the Pennsylvania Ethics Commission, dated March 29, 2006, No. 06-004:
"We reject the arguments advanced by deYoung in her Memorandum of Law filed with this Commission."
"deYoung's characterization of the purpose of the Ethics Act - specifically, to give the general voting public a "fair summary" of her sources of income - is an attempt to re-write the statute and is a completely unfounded assertion that flies in the face of the stated purpose of the Ethics Act and the case law favoring full financial disclosure in furtherance of the public's interests."
"deYoung's various assertions that candidate statutory filing deadlines may essentially be ignored and that full disclosure on the Candidate's Statement of Financial Interests form need only be accomplished prior to the actual voting by the electorate are complete misstatements of the law. They are directly contradicted by the clear statutory mandates that a candidate's Statement of Financial Interests must be filed on or before the deadline for filing his or her petition to appear on the ballot and that the candidate's failure to properly file the Statement of Financial Interests is a fatal defect to such petition."
"As for deYoung's perceptions that the sanction she faces, specifically the fatality of her nomination petition, is too severe, we would note that the public's interest in enforcement of the Ethics Act as remedial legislation designed to restore public confidence in government and to protect the public trust is of far greater importance than deYoung's interest in avoiding the consequences of her failure to comply with the requirements for filing Statements of Financial Interests pursuant to the Ethics Act."