Lobster, politics on the menu at GOP fundraiser
NORTH NORWICH – The Canasawacta Country Club was host to the 37th annual Lobsterfest on Sunday, as the summer sun mixed with bipartisanship and crustaceans at the GOP fundraiser.
“It’s gone very well,” said Republican Chairman Tom Morrone, who has been hosting the event for over 30 years. He describes the event as an opportunity for state and federal politicians to mingle with members of the Republican party of Chenango County.
“It’s a good way for me to meet people,” said Congressman Richard Hanna. “It’s a lot of fun and I don’t have to wear a suit and tie.” Hanna explained it was a nice break before he had to return to Washington on Monday.
Assemblyman Cliff Crouch described the event as laid-back. “It’s not a place for speeches,” he said. “No one’s on their soap boxes.”
Despite the fact that the event is designed as the most “non-political” political event in Chenango County, anyone attending had the opportunity to discuss or ask questions about issues in the community, state or federal levels.
“It’s great to sit down with people and have discussions,” said State Senator Tom Libous, who saw a variety of issues brought up on Sunday. “A lot of people are concerned about the natural gas issue ... many are very pleased about the property tax cap.”
George Maragos, Nassau County comptroller, visited the Chenango Lobsterfest for the first time this year as he prepares to run for U.S. Senate. “I was thrilled to meet so many great, down-to-earth people,” he said. Maragos explained that he hopes to bring rationality to the Senate by focusing on making the day-to-day lives of people better.
Tim Carson, owner of the Country Club who was busy handing out lobsters, said the event was host to over 400 people. “It seems like a good turnout,” he said.
“There are people from both sides of the fence here ... I’ve seen Democrats and independents,” said Assemblyman Peter Lopez. Lopez stressed that there needed to be more cooperation between the liberal and conservative sides. “Gridlock and finger-pointing are the worst. That’s why we’re here ... to kick other issues around.”
“Tom Morrone does a good job here,” said Assemblyman Gary Finch. “He has a lot of concern for the community.”
For more information about the Chenango County Republican party, contact Morrone at 334-3234.
“It’s gone very well,” said Republican Chairman Tom Morrone, who has been hosting the event for over 30 years. He describes the event as an opportunity for state and federal politicians to mingle with members of the Republican party of Chenango County.
“It’s a good way for me to meet people,” said Congressman Richard Hanna. “It’s a lot of fun and I don’t have to wear a suit and tie.” Hanna explained it was a nice break before he had to return to Washington on Monday.
Assemblyman Cliff Crouch described the event as laid-back. “It’s not a place for speeches,” he said. “No one’s on their soap boxes.”
Despite the fact that the event is designed as the most “non-political” political event in Chenango County, anyone attending had the opportunity to discuss or ask questions about issues in the community, state or federal levels.
“It’s great to sit down with people and have discussions,” said State Senator Tom Libous, who saw a variety of issues brought up on Sunday. “A lot of people are concerned about the natural gas issue ... many are very pleased about the property tax cap.”
George Maragos, Nassau County comptroller, visited the Chenango Lobsterfest for the first time this year as he prepares to run for U.S. Senate. “I was thrilled to meet so many great, down-to-earth people,” he said. Maragos explained that he hopes to bring rationality to the Senate by focusing on making the day-to-day lives of people better.
Tim Carson, owner of the Country Club who was busy handing out lobsters, said the event was host to over 400 people. “It seems like a good turnout,” he said.
“There are people from both sides of the fence here ... I’ve seen Democrats and independents,” said Assemblyman Peter Lopez. Lopez stressed that there needed to be more cooperation between the liberal and conservative sides. “Gridlock and finger-pointing are the worst. That’s why we’re here ... to kick other issues around.”
“Tom Morrone does a good job here,” said Assemblyman Gary Finch. “He has a lot of concern for the community.”
For more information about the Chenango County Republican party, contact Morrone at 334-3234.
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