Progressive Buttons Blog

New York’s Democratic senators have had a history of supporting the rush to war, but this year, there is a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate who has spoken in a consistent, strong voice for peace. His name is Jonathan Tasini.

Tasini pledges that if he is elected to the Senate, “I will vote No on every procedural vote to advance unnecessary wars and occupations. I will work toward the closure of US military bases around the world that are hurting our relations with other nations at great financial expense and undermining our national security—which, in my view, is enhanced not by wars of aggression but through diplomatic dialogue and economic engagement based on fair, not exploitative trade. I will speak out on these issues and lobby my colleagues to vote as I do… and I will not accept a dime from weapons makers or other military contractors.”

If you support that kind of emphasis on peacemaking rather than sabre rattling, show your support for the Tasini for Senate campaign. Give Tasini your time and your vote, and wear this Tasini campaign button as a way to get the word out.

(also available as a campaign keychain)