Cobb Speaks About Costs, Benefits of Single-Payer System

Tedra L. Cobb, Democratic candidate for the 21st Congressional District, has focused on health care as a central part of her campaign since entering the race. “The driving point is health care for all,” she said. “This is core, this is central, to why I’m running.” Ms. Cobb has been open to different solutions, including …

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For Cobb, Trump Visit Was to Talk About Healthcare

“It affects people’s lives in northern New York, it’s not theoretical issues just to be discussed in Washington, we need to discuss them here,” she said. “The reality is, repealing the Affordable Care Act will cut off services to people who need health care.” Read More »

Letter: Comparing Two Candidacies for Congress

I must confess that I was somewhat amused by Howard Hirsch’s letter to the editor on June 25 criticizing the Watertown Daily Times for providing “free advertising” to Tedra Cobb, specifically letters from Tedra’s supporters, while not printing “even one letter in support of Elise Stefanik.” First of all, the Watertown Daily Times saw fit …

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Letter: Research Will Lead Voters to Support Cobb

Congratulations to Tedra Cobb on winning the New York District 21 Democratic primary with an overwhelming majority on June 26. We now need to continue that momentum and work together to get Tedra Cobb’s ethical and intelligent voice to Washington! She will help set a new tone and work hard for the residents of our …

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Letter: Stefanik Campaign Misleads on Tedra Cobb

One of the things that was notable about the Democratic primary was that candidates were, in general, highly respectful of one another. The tone has now changed. The incumbent Elise Stefanik has entered the ring, and her campaign showed zero hesitation, launching misleading attack ads in less than 12 hours. First, Stefanik made a Facebook …

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Letter: Cobb a Leader for the 21st District

We need to send Tedra Cobb, a leader, to Congress, solely committed to serving the needs of the 21st District. Read More »

Letter: Stefanik Mocks Her Constituents

Maybe in Manda and Stefanik’s privileged world, like in the darkest corners of the Internet, “trolling” can be mistaken for hard work. Read More »

Letter: Stefanik Gets Facts Wrong on Cobb’s Record

Voters want the facts, not “gotcha” name-calling and “hyper-political” rhetoric. Elise Stefanik is labeling Tedra Cobb a “tax and spend liberal.” Stefanik claimed that Cobb voted to increase taxes more than 20 times as a St. Lawrence County legislator. By checking the source, https://www.stlawco.org/Departments/BoardofLegislators/BoardMeetingMinuteArchives, you find the Stefanik campaign repeatedly misread or purposely misled. Its statements …

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Letter: Tedra Cobb Not a ‘Hyper-Partisan’ Candidate

Tedra Cobb has been attacked by the Stefanik campaign as “the out-of-touch, liberal, hyper-partisan, tax-and-spend candidate,” accused of having voted 21 times to raise taxes when a county legislator. The Stefanik campaign listed its “sources,” which makes fact-checking a straightforward matter. Read More »

Letter: Vote for Cobb Because It’s Time for a Change

Tedra Cobb has pledged to work to overturn Citizens United and get big money out of politics. It is ruining our great country and tearing us apart. Read More »

Letter: Tedra Makes Sense

Tedra Cobb is not one supported by political machines scheming to get votes and angling to make a career in Washington. She is running because she cares! Read More »

Letter: Stefanik’s Goal Was to Mislead About Cobb

Tedra Cobb fought for an ethics bill as a legislator. Actions speak louder than words. Read More »

Letter: Backs Tedra Cobb for Congressional Seat

Tedra Cobb is a tough North Country professional who can stand up to Elise Stefanik's political machine and win. In Congress she will work for the local issues I care about: peace, safe schools, health care for all, our environment and an economy that works for everybody. Read More »

Letter: Cobb Has What It Takes to Be A Good Congresswoman

Tedra Cobb is applying for the job. With her 30 years of living, working and serving in the district, she more than meets the requirements. The incumbent meets none of the requirements. Not only that, Stefanik does not live in the district, never has, probably never will. Read More »

Letter: Cobb Could Help Restore Ethics in the System

Tedra Cobb wants to represent all constituents in the 21st Congressional District and is not looking to climb the ladder in Washington. Read More »

Letter: The Election Is Not About Party Loyalties, It Is About Ethics

This is not about party loyalties; this is literally about ethics and survival. Tedra Cobb will be an authentic representative for the real people of our area. Read More »

Letter: Cobb Supports Health Care For All

I support Tedra Cobb for the 21st Congressional District because she supports health care for all. I’m overwhelmed by the issues I care about. Read More »

Letter: Stefanik Takes PAC Money, Cobb Doesn’t

We, the people of NY-21, should finance our own campaigns. Elect neighbors who will represent our interests and not those of the super-rich from far away. Preserve our democracy. Vote for Tedra Cobb in November. Read More »

Letter: Stefanik Not Telling Truth About Cobb

  Today (Aug. 7) in a Facebook post, Elise Stefanik made several claims about her opponent that are clear distortions of fact. Never mind that Ms. Stefanik is now resorting to infantile name-calling; she’s also making claims about her opponent that are blatantly untrue. Ms. Stefanik said that, “As a St. Lawrence County Legislator, Taxin’ …

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Letter: Taxes In All But Name

Stefanik knows that her assertions are untrue; the St. Lawrence County records have been widely published, yet Stefanik has chosen to make false statements the focus of an attack on Tedra Cobb. Read More »

Letter: Cobb is Positive and Will Solve Problems

Cobb is running a positive campaign based on issues, not bullying and falsehoods. Read More »

Letter: Stefanik’s Actions Expand the Swamp

You can trust that Tedra, unlike Elise, will seek to sidestep the D.C. swale and attend to matters of urgency in our beloved home district. Read More »

Congressional Corner With Tedra Cobb

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Tedra Cobb Invites President to Health Care Roundtable

Tedra Cobb welcomes the Presidential visit to Fort Drum to sign the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act and to honor the men and women of the 10th Mountain Division and their families. Ms. Cobb invites the President to a Healthcare Roundtable on Monday to meet with others in the district to better understand …

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Letter: Heat Levels a Sign of Worse to Come

It’s summer 2018, and the Northern Hemisphere is burning. Is this a surprise? Well, not to me. It’s just another indication of global warming, and we can expect more to come in the future. How hot is it? In our own area, we have been under “heat advisories” several times, and for several consecutive days …

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Letter: Tedra Cobb the Better Candidate for NY-21

Cobb’s values are rooted in ethics. She is a mature, grounded candidate whose wisdom and charisma enable her to reach across the aisle in search of ethical solutions. Read More »

Cobb Clinches NYSUT Endorsement

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Fact Check: Stefanik’s ‘Clear Choice’ Ad Exaggerates Tax Claims

  An Elise Stefanik TV ad that the campaign calls “Clear Choice” leads with the assertion that “Tedra Cobb voted to raise taxes 20 times. Taxing everything from candy to water to gas.” Tedra Cobb, a Democrat, is running against Republican incumbent Stefanik for the congressional seat in New York’s 21st District. The Stefanik campaign …

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Tedra Cobb Challenges Stefanik To Protect Medicare and Medicaid for Future Generations.

End Citizens United (ECU) today endorsed five new candidates running for U.S. Congress, all of whom are also announcing that they are rejecting corporate PAC money in their campaigns. Read More »

Tedra Cobb Files Independent Nominating Petitions for CD 21 Unites Ballot Line

End Citizens United (ECU) today endorsed five new candidates running for U.S. Congress, all of whom are also announcing that they are rejecting corporate PAC money in their campaigns. Read More »

North Country Dems say FBI document undercuts Stefanik

Elise Stefanik chose party over patriotism and truth. This is not the leadership and representation that New York families deserve. Read More »

End Citizens United Endorses Tedra Cobb for Congress

End Citizens United (ECU) today endorsed five new candidates running for U.S. Congress, all of whom are also announcing that they are rejecting corporate PAC money in their campaigns. Read More »

Democrat Tedra Cobb Discusses General Election Campaign Following NY-21 Primary Victory

Democrat Tedra Cobb won a five-way primary Tuesday in New York’s 21st Congressional district and will now challenge two-term incumbent Republican Elise Stefanik. Read More »

Tedra Cobb declared winner of 21st congressional district primary

The Associated Press has declared Tedra Cobb the winner in the Democratic Primary for the 21st congressional district. Read More »

Cobb wins Democratic primary in 21st Congressional District

Former St. Lawrence County legislator Tedra Cobb won a decisive victory Tuesday night in the 21st Congressional District Democratic primary. Read More »

Cobb crushes it – Former St. Lawrence County legislator is Democratic nominee for Congress

Tedra Cobb swept the North Country’s congressional primary Tuesday night with 56 percent of voters supporting her to represent Democrats in November’s general election. Read More »

Teens for Tedra: Meet Mirabelle

Knowing that Tedra Cobb advocates for fair and sensible immigration policies, Mirabelle will be voting for her on June 26th. Read More »

Teens for Tedra: Meet Joey

Joey is a graduating senior from Saratoga Springs High School who is casting his first vote for Tedra Cobb. As someone starting his post secondary education in the fall, Joey wants to make sure he sends someone to Congress who cares deeply about education. That someone is Tedra Cobb. Read More »

Letter: Change in leadership

TO THE EDITOR: At the recent G-7 economic summit in Quebec, President Trump disrupted long-standing international trade relationships with our European and Asian allies and insulted Canada’s Prime Minister Trudeau. Canada is our closest neighbor, strongest ally and vitally important to the North Country economy. Elise Stefanik, representative for the 21st Congressional District, has done …

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Letter: Reaction to people

TO THE EDITOR: Why do I support Tedra Cobb? First, it was hearing about Tedra Cobb from a respected head of a North Country organization, then it was two hours of conversation with Tedra and some astute questioners over coffee in Saranac Lake, then it was learning over the period of months about Tedra’s accomplishments …

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Letter: Tedra Cobb is eager to protect constituents

This June 26, the 21st Congressional District primary will determine the challenger to incumbent Elise Stefanik for the November election. Tedra Cobb is the candidate who can defeat Stefanik. Despite a few symbolic “moderate” votes in Congress, Stefanik has been a loyal supporter of President Trump and GOP Congressional leadership and would continue on this …

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LETTER: Democrat Tedra Cobb cares about people

Editor: On June 26 there will be a Democratic Primary for the NY-21 Congressional District. This election is not about defeating Elise Stefanik. This election is about choosing the best person to represent us, someone who is one of us, someone who understands us, someone who will live with the repercussions of her decisions in …

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Endorsement: Massena town supervisor endorses Cobb in primary

Tuesday, June 19, 2018 – 12:21 pm To the Editor: It’s not very often that expertise matches the drive, heart and passion of any political candidate. For those of us in the North Country, we are lucky to find that very combination in Tedra Cobb. I first met Tedra last July when I announced my …

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Letter: Cobb willing to meet residents face to face

As the political situation in Washington unfolds in an ever-downward spiral, it is increasingly obvious that we need a change in management. We must elect representatives who will uphold our Constitution and its democratic ideals. The Democratic primary is rapidly approaching. And when I head to the polls on June 26, I will vote for …

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Letter: Tedra Cobb has a sensible health care plan

A CNBC study in 2013 found that three out of five bankruptcy filings were due to medical bills. That represented about 1.7 million Americans. It is the conventional wisdom that bankruptcy is brought on by irresponsible, proliferate credit card spending on consumer goods. That is clearly not the truth. That figure does not even address …

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Teens for Tedra: Meet Hannah

Hannah wants you to get out and vote on June 26th for the NY District 21 Democratic primary. Read More »

ENDORSEMENT: Cobb is the best of a strong Democratic field for Congress

Post-Star Editorial Board June 17, 2018 It was very clear early in our meeting with Tedra Cobb that she is a force of nature. She was enthusiastic, concise, engaging, passionate, and when she wanted to emphasize a point, she would lean far forward in her chair to be sure you understood. She didn’t quite poke …

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Teens for Tedra: Meet Jackson

I've seen firsthand the type of representative she's going to be, and I know that she is the right choice for our district. Read More »

Teens for Tedra: Meet Matthew

Matthew Taylor, a teen for Tedra, talks about the need for sensible gun legislation. Read More »

Health care remains in focus as Dem race enters endgame

PETE DEMOLA JUNE 13, 2018 SARATOGA SPRINGS | Health care continues to animate candidates as they hurdle towards the finish line in a hard-fought Democratic primary contest for New York’s 21st Congressional District. The five hopefuls made their closing arguments to voters Monday in Saratoga Springs for who is best positioned to go up against …

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Democratic candidates tout strengths at congressional forum

Michael Goot June 13, 2018 GREENFIELD — As they largely agreed on the major issues, the five candidates seeking the Democratic nomination in the 21st Congressional District stressed their individual strengths and why they are the best person to be their next representative during a candidates forum on Monday evening. Tedra Cobb of Canton cited …

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Letter: Tedra Cobb for the 21st District

To the editor: As we watch as the current occupant of the White House, without consulting Congress, overturns critical regulations that protect the environment, consumers and workers, while at the same time claiming that he is above the rule of law and can pardon himself, and then as we consider the record of Elise Stefanik, …

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Teens for Tedra

Teens for Tedra is a group of dedicated and passionate young people who are committed to electing Tedra Cobb to Congress. Read More »

Letter: Support Cobb in 21st District Dem primary

On June 26, New York state voters will have an opportunity to cast an important primary vote for our representation in Congressional District 21 for the 116th Congress. There are many qualified candidates on the Democratic side, but one has set herself apart as most deserving: Tedra Cobb. Considering the many reasons to choose a …

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Letter: Cobb would unite people in north country

On May 23, the Rev. Fred Garry wrote an excellent North Country Perspective column in the Watertown Daily Times titled “Old wisdom not very helpful.” In concluding his essay, Rev. Garry reminded me of the reason we need to support Tedra Cobb in her effort to go to U.S. House of Representatives for the 21st …

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Letter: Tedra Cobb is the best candidate for Congress

I am writing to express my support of Tedra Cobb’s candidacy in New York’s 21st Congressional District. I have met Tedra multiple times and believe she is not only qualified to lead professionally, but is an exemplary individual whose stable and steady voice is sorely needed. Tedra was raised among foster children and as she …

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Letter: Tedra Cobb will alter status quo in NY-21

I’ve observed our current congresswoman in NY-21 disingenuously bob, weave, smile, hide and otherwise skew and obfuscate the truth for far too long. She has done this while blatantly voting against her constituents’ best interests on important and even lifesaving issues such as health care and the environment while simultaneously pandering to her power base …

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Opinion: Cobb will address concerns and questions truthfully, says former North Country Children’s Clinic CEO

Friday, June 8, 2018 – 7:51 am To the Editor: I met Tedra Cobb 18 years ago in Canton. at the initial 21st Century Project session hosted by the Northern NY Community Foundation. Tedra was sitting in the midst of many powerful, community leaders (mostly men) from Lewis, Jefferson and St. Lawrence counties. Tedra was …

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Letter: Tedra Cobb is the best candidate for Congress

I am writing to express my support of Tedra Cobb’s candidacy in New York’s 21st Congressional District. I have met Tedra multiple times and believe she is not only qualified to lead professionally, but is an exemplary individual whose stable and steady voice is sorely needed. Tedra was raised among foster children and as she …

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Fight to Fix Healthcare: Tedra’s TV spot

Tedra Cobb is running for Congress in New York's 21st Congressional District. Her fight to make health care affordable is personal, and her experience makes her the best choice to take on Elise Stefanik. Vote for Tedra on June 26th! Read More »

Tedra Cobb Endorsed by Capital Region Our Revolution

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Martha Devaney, Capital NYPAN Co-Chair; (518)879-7320; mdevaney12@yahoo.com Tedra Cobb Endorsed by Capital Region Our Revolution Capital New York Progressive Action Network (NYPAN) awards the Our Revolution endorsement to Tedra Cobb, democratic Congressional candidate for New York’s 21st district. As an affiliate of Our Revolution, the membership of Capital NYPAN voted to …

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Opinion: Replace Stefanik with Experienced Candidate, says Former St. Lawrence University VP for Finance

Tuesday, May 29, 2018 – 8:22 am To the Editor: I was once impressed by the smart young woman that is our Congressional representative in the 21st District. I thought her energy, drive and ambition would serve her well in representing her constituents. But I’m afraid we can no longer wait for Elise Stefanik to …

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NY-21: Tedra Cobb builds campaign on experience as legislator, health advocate

But the difference this time is that Cobb has experience under her belt – including eight years as a legislator – and she’s used that experience to build a significant ground game across the district. Read More »

Tackling the Opioid Addiction Problem

Tedra recognizes the need to abandon failed strategies of the “War on Drugs” and supports a range of effective approaches to turn the tide on this epidemic. Read More »

Letter: Send Cobb to Washington

Now more than ever we need representatives in this country with proven leadership skills and boots-on-the-ground experience. Tedra Cobb has this experience and will beat the incumbent Elise Stefanik, who has failed the district she was elected to serve. Vote Cobb on June 26. When a candidate like Tedra Cobb enters the arena, take note. …

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Letter: Cobb would fight corporate career politicians

This letter is written in support of Tedra Cobb, who is running to be our representative in New York’s 21st Congressional District. Often, political letters supporting new challengers focus on what the incumbent is doing wrong. Indeed, this letter could be very long if that were the case. It would mention all the recent insults …

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Letter: Cobb not afraid to answer tough questions

A recent article in this newspaper compared donations to Democratic candidates the 21st Congressional District to donations to U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik ( “Stefanik far outpaces Democrats in PAC donations,” May 18). Stefanik campaign spokesman Leonardo Alcivar said, “The Democratic candidates’ embarrassing fundraising numbers speak for themselves”; I found this statement sarcastic and insulting. I …

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Letter: It’s time to drain swamp of deceit

I’d like to thank Mr. Simpson for alerting me to Barack Obama’s receiving PolitiFact’s lie of the year in 2013. Since he didn’t include it, “If you like your health care plan, you can keep it.” Here are a few other winners. In 2015, they awarded it to the many campaign misstatements of Donald Trump. …

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Letter: Cobb offers heartfelt concern over constituents, says Madrid resident

I wish to let you know why I am supporting and helping Tedra Cobb who is running to be our next Representative in Washington D.C. I was fortunate to get to know Tedra when she ran for St. Lawrence County Legislator. I volunteered to help with whatever I could do. Well to my surprise she …

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Letter: Replace Stefanik with experienced candidate, says former St. Lawrence University VP for Finance

To the Editor: I was once impressed by the smart young woman that is our Congressional representative in the 21st District. I thought her energy, drive and ambition would serve her well in representing her constituents. But I’m afraid we can no longer wait for Elise Stefanik to gain sufficient experience to understand that diverting …

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Tedra Cobb wants to be representative who listens

Michael Goot The Post-Star May 29, 2018 GLENS FALLS — Tedra Cobb does not like it when elected officials turn their backs on her. Cobb, running for the Democratic nomination in the NY-21 Congressional District, said when she was a 22-year-old student at SUNY Potsdam, she was active in fighting against an incinerator plant that …

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Letter: Tedra Cobb could defeat Rep. Stefanik

To the Editor: This June 26, the 21st District Congressional primary will determine the challenger to the incumbent, Elise Stefanik, for the November election. Tedra Cobb is the candidate who can defeat Stefanik. Despite a few symbolic “moderate” votes in Congress, Stefanik has been a loyal supporter of President Trump and GOP congressional leadership and …

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Tedra Cobb touts experience in Congressional primary

May 27, 2018 CANTON – The motivation behind Tedra Cobb’s first run for local office and her current bid for Congress is hard to miss. Hearing the 50-year-old Democrat talk about the events that led her to challenge an incumbent county legislator in 2001 is eerily reminiscent of the Democratic critique that U.S. Rep. Elise …

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Letter: Tedra Cobb could defeat Rep. Stefanik

Editor: This June 26, the 21st District Congressional primary will determine the challenger to the incumbent, Elise Stefanik, for the November election. Tedra Cobb is the candidate who can defeat Stefanik. Despite a few symbolic “moderate” votes in Congress, Stefanik has been a loyal supporter of President Trump and GOP congressional leadership and would continue …

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Letter: Tedra Cobb is hardworking and determined

We needed to find someone who would not cave to political expediency at the expense of the people she was elected to serve, someone who is unafraid to look people in the eye, to listen and learn from what they have to say. Someone who is committed to solving problems in ways that bring people …

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Letter: Support for Tedra Cobb

To the editor: To voters of NY21: I wish to let you know why I am supporting and helping Tedra Cobb who is running to be our next representative in Washington, D.C. I was fortunate to get to know Tedra when she ran for St. Lawrence County legislator. I volunteered to help with whatever I …

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Restore trust in government by voting for Tedra Cobb, says Potsdam resident

To the Editor: Trust is an essential element of any relationship and that is what is missing today. People have lost faith that the government has the people’s interest in mind. Some even feel our country has become an oligarchy, controlled by the wealthiest, one percent. Thus, we have President Trump in the White House …

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Cobb talks health care, campaign finance reform and more at informal ‘community conversation’

By JOSH DAVIS FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2018 DICKINSON –– Congressional hopeful Tedra Cobb visited Dickinson’s Township Brewing Company to engage with voters on topics ranging from health care and campaign finance reform to government transparency and her own credentials as a potential member of Congress. Roughly two dozen residents listened and engaged with Cobb’s informal …

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Congressional hopeful hosts town hall in area

Maureen Werther The Saratogian May 20, 2018 GREENWICH, N.Y. >> As primary season in New York’s 21st Congressional District begins to heat up, the field of candidates on both the Republican and Democratic sides is crowded. Democrats currently have five candidates in the running. Don Boyajian recently dropped out of the congressional race to run …

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Letter: Cobb’s leadership based on hands-on experience, says Colton resident

Robert Penski May 18, 2018 Entering the lobby of a Lewis County government building for an early morning meeting, I noticed a circle of a dozen women having a lively discussion. I hesitated, curious, and listened. The women – all pregnant – were sharing suggestions of how to care for themselves and their children. I …

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Letter: Cobb will guard Medicare, Social Security

Adirondack Daily Enterprise May 15, 2018 House Speaker Paul Ryan announced his retirement and expressed regret that he had not accomplished entitlement reform as a means to control spending. Elise Stefanik calls Congressman Ryan her mentor. After doling out huge tax cuts to the wealthiest Americans and large corporations, Republicans will now do a bait …

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Letter: The right values

Press-Republican May 15, 2018 TO THE EDITOR: The 2018 mid-term elections will be critical for the future of our American democracy. Under President Trump, our political discourse has eroded due to his misguided positions and policy tweets, abetted by a hyper-partisan U.S. Congress more interested in rewarding the wealthiest through huge tax cuts widening income …

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Blog: I’m Supporting Tedra Cobb

I haven’t been following the news much lately. I’m not up to date with all the illegal things Donald Trump did as reported by CNN, or all the evidence that Democrats want to tear apart the constitution as elaborated on Fox News. This is all tongue in cheek, of course, but whenever I open my …

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Tedra Cobb holds conversation in Watertown, capping off week of Jefferson County events

By Abraham Kenmore Watertown Daily Times May 10, 2018 WATERTOWN — Capping off three days of events in Jefferson County, Democrat hopeful Tedra L. Cobb met with about 20 residents and one small dog in the Masonic Temple on Wednesday night for an open discussion on her qualifications, goals and policies. “I’m running because, like …

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Letter: Cobb’s local legacy

I have known Tedra Cobb since 2007, when I first moved to Canton and began my career in public service serving victims of domestic violence and sexual assault in this district. I am familiar with Tedra’s extensive public service and contributions to addressing important issues facing our community. Tedra has a superior personal and professional …

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Stefanik backs Trump on Iran nuclear deal withdrawal; NY-21 challengers disagree

By: AARON CERBONE Adirondack Daily Enterprise May 9, 2018 North Country Congresswoman Elise Stefanik said Tuesday that she approves of President Donald Trump’s decision to violate a nuclear agreement the United States has held for three years with Iran. Several Democratic and Green candidates running for Stefanik’s seat in November disagreed with the decision, calling …

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Letter: Cobb gets most support to beat Rep. Stefanik, Winthrop resident says

Now that the petitions are in, I feel I made the best choice of our Democratic field. My first requirement was someone who could beat Stefanik in the fall. Tedra Cobb got the most signatures by far, with the second most not even close! She got over 5,300 signatures, while Don Boyajian got only 3,000. …

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Canton NY-21 candidate says AG must be held accountable after accusations of violence toward women

CANTON — Former St. Lawrence County legislator and congressional candidate Tedra Cobb says New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman must be held accountable for recent accusations of physical violence toward women. Facing serious accusations about his personal conduct, New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman resigned overnight, effective at the close of business today. In a …

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Letter: Tedra Cobb has her heart in north country

I am writing to express my support for Tedra Cobb in the upcoming congressional primary in June. I have met Tedra on a couple of occasions, and I am consistently impressed with her tireless dedication to the north country. Unlike many politicians who vie for a congressional seat in our district, Tedra raised her family …

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Congress candidates seek to carve out distinctions on environmental issues

QUEENSBURY | Candidates seeking the Democratic nomination for New York’s 21st Congressional District drilled into environmental issues at a forum at SUNY Adirondack on Monday. Tedra Cobb underscored that she was the only candidate on stage with elected experience, and cited political activism as a college student to beat back the proposed installation of a …

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Letter: Tedra Cobb ‘a memorable presence’

Editor: I came to know Tedra Cobb in 2006 when we were members of a NYS Department of Health Task Force charged to recommend solutions for the medically underserved North Country. Well-intended medical programs that work in cities and suburbs do not easily reach rural residents in our geographically vast district. A program that works …

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Letter: Will Raise Her Voice

TO THE EDITOR: Although I’ve never met her, I believe I would probably enjoy speaking with Congresswoman Elise Stefanik. I’ve handwritten her a letter (no reply), emailed three times (three courteous replies) and appreciate that she wants to represent me. However, that is not enough. For me, in her role as a member of the …

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Candidates use Earth Day to promote environmental issues

“Tedra Cobb also spent the morning pursuing the exhibits, and appeared enthused about discussions with Plattsburgh High students on solar panel installations — including those in classrooms that students use to charge their cell phones. “I went to each table and talked about what people are doing and learning about what they’re doing not just …

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Earth Day

Everywhere in the world, April 22 is Earth Day.  The EPA, on its website, describes it this way, “On the first Earth Day in 1970, 22 million Americans celebrated clean air, land and water.”  Celebrated? To set the record straight, that first Earth Day was not a celebration at all. It was a massive angry …

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Grassroots group highlights environmental issues in cheeky campaign

Pete Demola April 22, 2018 The Sun Plattsburgh  − Earth Day is serious business in the Adirondacks and across the North Country, and the public took advantage of the sunny weather over the weekend to celebrate the global event designed to boost awareness of environmental issues. Ahead of the worldwide campaign, the grassroots progressive group …

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Tedra Cobb for the North Country

Tedra shows by her actions what she will represent in Washington: our North Country interests. Read More »

Liberal Vermonters Look Across The Border To Sway Upstate New York Voters

Brian Mann April 12, 2018 NRP A crowd of Vermonters packed into Chris Shaw’s living room this spring, not to hear about local politicians, but to meet a Democrat running for a House seat in upstate New York’s 21st Congressional District. People here are part of a national trend among progressive-tilting voters. They appear energized …

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Cobb represents hope

Letter to the Editor April 12, 2018 Press Republican There are many complex problems around the world that now make things seem less hopeful or safe for coming generations. Changes in weather have brought hardship, even loss of life, in our country alone. There seems to also be a turning away from others by disregarding …

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Tedra Cobb for the North Country

Letter to the Editor April 11, 2018 Adirondack Daily Enterprise I enthusiastically endorse Tedra Cobb for Congress. Here’s why: Tedra has worked and brought her family up in the North Country, so she understands our challenges, our needs and our communities. She has twice been elected to public office, showing that she knows how to …

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Letter to the editor: Cobb a superior choice to Ratigan

Tedra Cobb looks for subjects of agreement wherever she can. That is why I support Tedra Cobb to replace Elise Stefanik in the 21st District of New York state. Read More »

Candidate Conversation: Tedra Cobb for NY-21

Capital Tonight April 10, 2018 Spectrum News Petitions are due this week for congressional candidates who want to be on the ballot in the June primary. More than 12,000 signatures from registered party members are required.  The process could narrow the field in some of the more crowded contests, like the 21st congressional district, where …

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Congressional Candidates Hurry To Meet Petition Deadline

7 News WWNYTV April 10, 2018 Everyone running for Congress is focused on the Thursday deadline to get their petitions to the state Board of Elections.  On the Democratic side, it’s possible seven people could end up on a primary ballot. All the candidates running for Congress need 1,250 signatures to get on the ballot. …

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Stefanik campaign files signatures for four ballot lines

Pete Demola The Sun April 10, 2018 ELIZABETHTOWN, NY — Rep. Elise Stefanik’s re-election campaign announced Monday it has filed over 8,500 signatures across four party ballot lines with the state Board of Elections. CHALLENGERS CIRCULATING Seven Democrats have announced campaigns to deny the lawmaker a third term, and have also been circulating petitions ahead of …

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Statement From Tedra

"After a two-day, 450-mile tour with stops in each of the 12-counties in NY21, I’m proud to deliver more than 5,300 signatures to represent the people of northern New York on the Democratic line in November." Read More »

Cobb turns in signatures to be put on ballot for NY-District 21

Bernie Lange April 10, 2018 My Champlain Valley A grass roots campaign for a Democratic spot in the Congressional race for New York’s 21st district. Tedra Cobb delivered thousands of petitions signatures to put on the ballot as a Democratic candidate in November’s general election. Cobb is a North Country entrepreneur but she does have …

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Congressional candidate Tedra Cobb stops in city

Mike Anich April 10, 2018 The Leader-Herald JOHNSTOWN, NY — A caravan for Democratic Congressional candidate Tedra Cobb of Canton made its last stop in the sprawling 21st Congressional District in Fulton County on Monday night. Cobb, who hopes to gain the Democratic nomination to run against U.S. Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-Willsboro, met with local …

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Tedra Cobb right candidate for 21st District

I have chosen to support Tedra because of her extensive background in health care, private business and public service. Read More »

Tedra Cobb to Deliver Thousands of Signatures for Democratic Spot on Ballot in NY-21 Congressional Race

Tedra Cobb will make brief remarks and be available for comment when she delivers thousands of petition signatures to place her on the ballot as the Democratic candidate in the general election in November. Read More »

NY-21 Candidate Cobb Makes Campaign Stops

WWNYTV April 8, 2018 With less than a week before petitions need to be filed to be on the ballot as a democrat running for New York’s 21st Congressional district, candidate Tedra Cobb was making her rounds on this side of the district. Cobb made a stop in Watertown Sunday afternoon to greet and rally supporters. Cobb says …

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Addressing Gun Violence

Gun violence can no longer be an issue elected officials are too squeamish to touch. If our representatives are so afraid of political consequences that they refuse to act, they have no business in Congress. Read More »

Tedra Cobb to Deliver Petitions to Albany Via 12-County Whistle-Stop Tour

Supporters of Tedra Cobb’s campaign to win New York’s 21st Congressional seat are invited to meet her at one of 12 stops on her two-day NY-21 Caravan to Congress on April 8 and 9, 2018. Read More »

Tedra Cobb on the Economy

Spend a minute with Tedra Cobb as she talks about the economy in the 21st District. Read More »

Saratoga County Young Democrats hold candidate forum

“Those values are the values that we need now. We need accountability and accessibility of our elected officials,” said Cobb. “We need them to show up, not just phone in.” Read More »

Candidate forum offers closer look at challengers

“We deserve a representative who understands where we live, who understands our challenges and who understands our opportunities and will fight for them." Read More »

Supporting Military Service Members & Veterans

Tedra knows we must demand that our government makes equally significant investments in support systems for active military, veterans, and their families, both during and after their service. Read More »

Advocating for Fair and Sensible Immigration Policies

Tedra Cobb will work to ensure that visitors and immigrants to this country receive fair treatment and are protected and valued as important members of our community. Read More »

Educating Northern New York from Cradle to Career

Tedra knows that schools matter. Ensuring that Northern New Yorkers have access to high-caliber schools from cradle to career will lead to a better quality of life, greater employment opportunities, and improved job and population retention across the region. Read More »

Enacting Healthcare Solutions

Tedra is committed to enacting healthcare solutions that work for her constituents and leveraging the expertise of local hospital and medical professionals. Read More »

Building a Thriving Local Economy

Why Tedra? As a local entrepreneur herself, Tedra fully understands what it takes to grow a small businesses—and what obstacles need to be overcome. Read More »

For Cobb, volunteers serve as inspiring force

“I like that (Cobb) has experience in the St. Lawrence County legislature,” Mitchell said. “She speaks for the North Country.” Read More »

Cobb is best candidate to take on Stefanik

In the 21st Congressional District, Tedra Cobb stands out as having the best chance of defeating Stefanik. Read More »

Support Cobb in 21st Congressional District

All have very similar platforms, but one candidate stands out as a clear leader worthy of our support – Tedra Cobb. Read More »

Challengers call on Stefanik to ‘speak out’ on Mueller

“[Stefanik] is failing to speak up. She is one of the few charged to use her position to protect our democracy,” said NY-21 Democratic congressional candidate Tedra Cobb. Read More »

Tedra Cobb grasps our health care needs

As nurses, we understand the importance of health care and believe that basic health care should be a right available to all. We are supporting Tedra Cobb’s campaign to unseat Elise Stefanik and replace her as our representative in Congress. Read More »

Northern NY candidates for Congress on gun control

"The Second Amendment does not relieve Congress of the responsibility to regulate guns, such as bump stocks, cop-killer ammo and silencers." Read More »

Congressional Candidate Tedra Cobb Appears On First @ 5

Tedra Cobb joined 7 News anchor John Moore live on First @ 5. Read More »

North Country Democrats seek support, cash in liberal Vermont

Tedra Cobb, the Democratic candidate from Canton, recently spoke with a half-dozen people about healthcare. Read More »

Letter to the Editor: Tedra Cobb is what I want in a candidate, Winthrop resident says

If you, like myself, feel this election is a must win, you must choose who you feel has the best chance of winning: Tedra Cobb. Read More »

Environmentalists for Tedra Cobb

There are many reasons we endorse Tedra Cobb for Congress in the 21st District. Her strong environmental record is one of them. Read More »

Tedra Cobb #1 in Straw Poll: Fulton County Democrats Forum for NY 21

Tedra Cobb was the clear winner at Thursday evening’s Fulton County Democrats Forum, where nearly 200 voters gathered to hear from the candidates. Read More »

School shooting dominates Saturday 21st-CD candidates forum

“Elise Stefanik voted to allow this young man (Florida shooter) who had a history of mental illness to purchase a weapon,” Cobb said. “We need to undo that law.” Read More »

Tedra Cobb will represent our entire district

She will advocate for the public education system and fight to ensure that our immigrant neighbors and colleagues receive fair treatment... Read More »

Tedra Cobb’s Statement on the State of the Union

I bring integrity to leadership and will fight for good government. Send me to Washington and I will work tirelessly, putting patriotism above party, to solve the problems that we face. Read More »

Letter to the editor: Tedra Cobb stands for integrity, values

Most important, Tedra Cobb is not afraid of doing the right thing when special interests exert pressure to do what’s expedient... Read More »

Cobb promises to listen, learn

Tedra Cobb wants others to have the same opportunity to work wherever they want to and move from job to job, just as she has. Read More »

Tedra Cobb Releases Fundraising and Other Success Metrics for 2017

I am running so that Northern New Yorkers have representation in Washington from someone who, unlike Elise Stefanik, is rooted in this district, and is prepared to listen to and be accountable to her constituents. Read More »

Cobb takes lead in straw poll after forum

“We need to ask, where was Elise?” said Cobb. “Where’s Elise? She’s not here, that’s what we need to do, we need to hold her accountable.” Read More »

NY 21: Tedra Cobb Challenges Stefanik to Break Silence on Sexist Cyber Bullying

Tedra Cobb challenges Rep. Stefanik to publicly denounce President Trump’s sexist attack on New York’s top female elected official, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand. Read More »

Congressional candidate Tedra Cobb stresses need for collaboration across the aisle during Malone visit

Tedra Cobb visited Donovan’s Steak and Ale Thursday night to meet with local residents, the first public event held by one of the Democrats seeking their party’s backing. Read More »

Tedra Cobb Reports on Veterans Roundtable in North Country

Tedra Cobb holds a roundtable discussion with veterans to hear first-hand about the experiences they face transitioning to civilian life. Read More »

Interview with NY21 Candidate Tedra Cobb

Join Look TV as we sit down with Tedra Cobb, a candidate for the 21st Congressional seat. She talks about her background and reasons for running. Read More »

Tedra Cobb Reaches Fundraising Milestone, Announces Team

“I owe so many people in Northern New York a big thank you for the early support they have shown,” Cobb said of the results. Read More »

Experience asset in race to unseat Stefanik, says Cobb

Meet Tedra Cobb, who is seeking the Democratic nomination for New York’s 21st Congressional District. Read More »

Support Tedra Cobb for Congress

Tedra Cobb is the perfect candidate to unseat Elise Stefanik and represent the North Country region in the United States House of Representatives. Read More »

Protecting the Environment

Protecting the environment is essential for our planet, our region, our health and our economy.  Read More »

Cobb focuses on health care, economy in Potsdam town hall

Tedra Cobb demonstrates a personal connection to many of the regional issues she spoke on at Wednesday night’s town hall. Read More »

Democrat Tedra Cobb Discusses 21st District Congressional Race

WAMC interview: "I felt that it was time to get back into my community service through running for office again." Read More »

Cobb Challenges Stefanik to Explain Her Votes Against North Country Values

Tedra Cobb, today challenged incumbent Congresswoman, Elise Stefanik, to come clean on her motivation for voting against the environment and New York’s burgeoning eco-tourism. Read More »

Canton Businesswoman Challenges Stefanik to Reverse Course on ACA Repeal

Tedra Cobb criticized Congress for its inability to pass any improvements to the Affordable Care Act and called on Congresswoman Elise Stefanik to either explain the benefits of the American Healthcare Act or reverse course on her votes. Read More »

Tedra Cobb Enters Race for Congress

Tedra Cobb of Canton celebrated America’s 241st birthday by launching her campaign for the Democratic nomination for Congress in New York’s 21st Congressional District. Read More »