When It Rains, It Pours

Candidates for New York's 17th Congressional District in 2024 include incumbent Michael Lawler, Mondaire Jones, and Anthony Frascone.

In politics, as the saying goes, when it rains, it pours is one of those topics often avoided even among close friends. Discovering someone's true nature can be a significant turnoff, in more ways than one.

I have the privilege of voting in New York's 17th District, encompassing the lower Hudson Valley, including Rockland County and parts of Westchester and Putnam Counties. The choice of our Congressional representative is a significant matter.

I've been inundated with mail and personal visits from representatives of both Lawler and Jones. Despite hearing what they have to offer, I remain undecided.

I'm uncertain about being an early voter, as I'm still undecided about my choices, including for President. However, I am certain that I cannot vote for someone with a criminal reputation, regardless of their peculiar popularity among certain groups I can hardly stand.

AOC's endorsement of Jones and her stance on defunding the police don't sway me. 

Sometimes I wonder if I should abstain from voting altogether, fearing that vanity may cloud my judgment, leading me to choose candidates based on their appearance rather than their stance on issues, which would be an unwise way to cast a vote.