The Erie County Republican Committee has endorsed Michael (Mickey) Kearns in the special election for the assembly seat formerly held by Marc Schroeder. The 145th assembly district is comprised of South Buffalo, West Seneca and Orchard Park. Even though Mickey is a Democrat, the GOP supports his candidacy because he has consistently voted conservative, independent, and moreover has been shunned by rank and file democrats. As a City Councilman, Mickey has fought hard for his constituents against the corruption in City Hall, and has acted independently of the Democratic Party on behalf of the citizens.

Furthermore, rather than give a free pass to Chris Fahey, his opponent, and an aide to Brian Higgins, the Republicans have decided to back Mickey. Mickey is independent, much like Jimmy Griffin, and a thorn in the side of the Democratic Party and Len Lenihan's political machine.

While Fahey's experience consists of being a $80,000/year aide to Brian Higgins, Mickey has served his constituents and the taxpayers well in the Buffalo Common Council opposing corruption in City Hall, and being the champion of fiscal restraint. Chris Fahey wiill be a rubber stamp for Sheldon Silver and the type of liberal politics that have cost New York State 18 congressional representatives over the past 50 years.

Mickey's victory will be a big loss for the City of Buffalo but a huge win for Western NY.

The special election is March 20th.