In an editorial urging voters to “throw the bums out,” the Kingston Daily Freeman endorsed Didi Barrett and all the challengers in local races. Excerpt below; to read the entire editorial, click here .

“When it comes to the state Legislature, just throw the bums out. All of them. Majority party. Minority party. Doesn’t matter. The rot in Albany World is so thoroughly systemic that only something approaching an earthquake is likely to get the attention of the Senate and Assembly.

Accordingly, we endorse all challengers in 2010 — among those in this region…Didi Barrett, a Democrat, in the 41st Senate District…”