President Trump wants to reform welfare programs so that they lift people out of poverty, and there are many steps that can be taken to revolutionize public assistance. The President’s call for work requirements has predictably outraged the left, but it sounds like a good idea to me. 

What do you think is the best reason for emphasizing work in welfare programs? That’s the first question in our new Weekly Poll.

You can’t make this stuff up: London is imposing knife control in a new crime-fighting effort, which I’m sure will be as successful as gun control. The Babylon Bee has some fun with the situation with a “handy” idea.

More Mueller in the news this week, of course – I agree with Rich Lowry that this should be the end of the special counsel racket.  Rush Limbaugh has a strategy for shutting down the whole witch hunt.

Censorship is alive and well and living in social media, and Sen. Ted Cruz masterfully highlighted this epidemic in this week’s Facebook hearings in Congress. Everything from pro-life to pro-Trump opinions are being targeted (not to mention social media outlets went to great lengths to help reelect President Obama – the hypocrisy here is astounding).

How concerned are you that Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and other online titans are silencing conservative ideas? That’s the second question in our new Weekly Poll.

With Paul Ryan’s impending departure, there is only one way forward for Republicans – fighting for bedrock, conservative principles – or, as Rep. Jim Jordan puts it to his fellow GOP legislators, “Let’s just do what we said we would do.” The success of the Trump tax cuts proves that’s a sensible way forward. 

This raises the question, of course – what do you believe is the most important conservative principle? I’ll make that the third and final question in our new Weekly Poll.

Have a great weekend!

There’s a ridiculous snit erupting over plans for a citizenship question on the upcoming Census. President Trump is for it, so of course Nancy Pelosi and the liberals are against it – guilty, once again, of ignorant fearmongering – and naturally a frivolous lawsuit has been filed. 

Tucker Carlson is on hand to school the left, as is Michelle Malkin.

There are plenty of good reasons for asking about citizenship in the Census – which do you think is the best? That’s the first question in our new Weekly Poll. 

Speaking of Tucker Carlson, we’ve been highlighting his “Men in America” series for the past several weeks, and last night was the final chapter. You can watch it here.

Is Andrew Cuomo in for the fight of his life thanks to Cynthia Nixon? Kudos to her for taking on “Andrew the Bully,” but it’s going to cost taxpayers. And once again, the liberals’ hypocrisy is showing. 

What do you think is the most interesting aspect of Ms. Nixon’s gubernatorial campaign? That’s the second question in our new Weekly Poll.

The revival of the sitcom “Roseanne” earned huge ratings, and is seen by as progress by Rush Limbaugh and as a wake-up call for Hollywood – though Ben Shapiro is not convinced (and some of the shows stars are parroting liberal talking points). At any rate, why is a show enjoyed by conservatives automatically portrayed as a new battle in the culture war? 

Whether you’ve watched “Roseanne” or not, it’s clear that there’s a divide between America and Hollywood. What do you think is the biggest problem with America’s entertainment culture right now? That’s the third and final question in our new Weekly Poll.

As this week draws to a close, let us not forget the true meaning of Good Friday and the powerful message of Easter.

Have a wonderful weekend!
 

Republicans still don’t “get” President Trump, and in many ways this week’s massive “only-in-Washington” spending bill is the latest example. It’s a “bipartisan” affair, meaning both parties are spending like there’s no tomorrow. 

By the time you read this we’ll probably know whether or not the President was serious about vetoing the bill, but there’s no question that the legislation is loaded with wasteful spending and broken promises (and what’s not in the bill is equally exasperating).  And I hate to see the military being used as cover for all this excess spending.

What frustrates you the MOST about the newly-passed GOP spending bill? That’s the first question in our new Weekly Poll. 

More shakeups at the White House, as John Bolton will take over as the new National Security Advisor. This is being seen as a win for America, and a loss for Iran and Russia, and for White House leakers.

Bolton says the White House leaks are “completely unacceptable,” and the most recent, involving President Trump’s briefing papers for a phone call with Vladimir Putin, is being described by the White House as “fireable,” and rightly so. 

What do you think is the worst thing about the leaks coming from the White House? That’s the second question in our new Weekly Poll.

With a manufactured march for gun control this weekend, here are some of the most common gun control arguments debunked. Which of the gun-grabbers’ talking points do you find most ridiculous? That’s the third and final question in our new Weekly Poll. 

Here in New York, Andrew Cuomo never fails to find opportunities to raise taxes. 

Is the Governor in for an unexpected fight from the celebrity left? 

More fake news exposed: President Trump did NOT scare off tourists from New York. 

And in Albany, we could use a little sunlight to fight Cuomo Era corruption.

Have a great weekend!

“Stop, Hillary. Just stop.” That’s the message from the New York Post after Hillary Clinton’s latest post-election analysis – Trump won, Hillary believes, because those who dared to oppose her are weak and bigoted. Well over one year later, Hillary is still obsessed with us deplorables.

How would you describe Hillary Clinton’s endless effort to blame her 2016 loss on “backwards” American voters? That’s the first question in our new Weekly Poll.

Election-wise, this was not a good week for Republicans – but was it really a good week for Democrats, either? 

It’s not over, but the GOP can learn from this week’s race in Pennsylvania, and however it ends up the Democratic Party can hardly hope to replicate this campaign – not unless they want to elect a full slate of Representatives who claim to support the Second Amendment. 

Newt Gingrich warns that if the GOP doesn’t shift gears before the midterms, we’d better get used to the idea of once again having Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi. 

How concerned are you about the possibility of a Democratic takeover of Congress this year? That’s the second question in our new Weekly Poll.

I see many potential pitfalls ahead for Republicans – from bailing out Obamacare and caving in to the overwrought gun control zealots to spending like Democrats. 

So how about one more question on this topic – what do you think is the BIGGEST mistake Republicans can make as the try to keep control of the U.S. House? That’s the third and final question in our new Weekly Poll.

Finally this week, the conviction of Andrew Cuomo’s right-hand-man, Joseph Percoco, is yet another stain on Albany and the corrupt Cuomo Administration, and even after this bit of justice we’re left with more questions than answers – but don’t expect any answers from Cuomo. 

Have a great weekend!
 

The big news this week is that President Trump is planning to hold talks with North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un. Here is what that says about the White House’s North Korean strategy.

As Fox News explains, “President Trump’s tough rhetoric has led Kim to conclude that the use of force by the U.S. really is on the table and that the Trump administration can’t be played for fools, like prior American administrations.”

Indeed, if it were President Obama or President Hillary Clinton leading these talks, I would be concerned. But for a variety of reasons, I think President Trump can make it work. What is it that makes you think President Trump can be trusted to lead these talks with North Korea? 

That’s the first question in our new Weekly Poll. 

(President Hillary Clinton – I’m so glad I only have to use those words hypothetically!)

Nationally, the Trump economy continues to boom, exceeding expectations for job growth. 

Seeing all this economic growth and freedom, the Democrats naturally want to raise taxes.

And it’s shocking how much of our tax dollars help fund abortion – $1.5 billion over just three years, according to a new report. 

How do you think this money could have been better spent? That’s the second question in our new Weekly Poll.

Speaking of tax-and-spend liberals, it’s business-as-usual in Bill de Blasio’s New York City, and as Nicole Malliotakis points out hard-working taxpayers are shouldering the burden of the liberals’ tax-and-spend ways. 

The gun debate remained in the news this week, and it’s become clear that media elites and liberals don’t know and don’t care about the specifics of gun ownership – but as Barack Obama reminds us, the left doesn’t let facts get in the way of trying to abolish the Second Amendment. And of course, when liberals in our neighboring state Connecticut dismiss NRA supporters as terrorists, it’s clear that an honest debate isn’t really what the left is after.

What do you think is the worst lie or misinformation that liberals trot out in the gun debate? That’s the third and final question in our new Weekly Poll.

Have a great weekend!

Are we at a turning point on guns? Don’t believe the hype… we’ve tried gun control before and it hasn’t worked, but the Democrats are going for broke and refusing to let this crisis go to waste.

Are you concerned that Congress will pass new gun control measures that undermine the Second Amendment? That’s the first question in our new Weekly Poll.

In the gun debate we’ve seen everything from bad ideas to terrible ideas to nonsensical ideas, and conservatives must admit that the President hasn’t helped the cause, though he seems to be walking back some of his more alarming rhetoric.

How important is it to you for President Trump to keep his campaign promises to protect the Second Amendment? That’s the second question in our new Weekly Poll.

Dishonest, exploitative, insulting… the media’s coverage of the gun debate has been predictably dreadful. Which word do you think best sums it up? That’s the third question in our new Weekly Poll.

In other news, the economy continues to roar, and Americans everywhere are feeling the effects – but will a trade war sabotage all this progress?  

In case you missed it, the Conservative Party is rallying behind the candidacy of Chele Farley for U.S. Senate. She’s an impressive candidate – you can learn more about her here.

Have a great weekend!

There is one single person to blame for this week’s shooting in Florida – the shooter.  That simple fact has been left out of the mass media’s dishonest coverage that is driven by a gun control agenda and disinformation rather than any facts. 

Let us never forget the tales of heroism and quick thinking that saved lives – and let us never allow the left to bully us for praying, which is now unbelievably under attack.

Vice President Pence has fired back at the media’s religious bigots, and Rep. Steve Scalise and Sen. Marco Rubio are taking a principled stand against liberals trying to exploit tragedy.  I am thankful for their leadership. 

Overall, how would you describe the media’s coverage of gun control? That’s the first question in our new Weekly Poll.

Unfortunately, the gun control issue is not the only example of media malpractice – far from it.  From journalists’ love affair with North Korea to the fake news of Russian collusion to cover-ups of government corruption and particularly Clinton, Inc. malfeasance, the media is falling down on the job. 

What do you think has been the most awful recent example of the news media bias and dishonesty? That’s the second question in our new Weekly Poll. 

Speaking of dishonesty, as well as recklessness, partisanship and politically ambitious – would you suspect I’m referencing Andrew Cuomo or Bill de Blasio? Both, it turns out – the Governor and the Mayor are on their worst behavior, and New York suffers as a result.  

I’ll make this the third and final question of our new Weekly Poll: Who is MORE dishonest, untrustworthy and politically calculating – Cuomo or de Blasio? 

As President’s Day nears, let’s remember some truly outstanding leaders like Washington, Jefferson, Lincoln and Reagan – and yes, let’s pray for more like them.

Have a great weekend!

There are two schools of thought about President Trump’s idea for a military parade – that it is long overdue, and that it’s unneeded. What do you think: Should there be a military parade to show America’s strength and power?  That’s the first question in our new Weekly Poll.

There is little doubt that our military needs more funding – and there is plenty of federal spending that is not needed, from Planned Parenthood subsidies to foreign aid to hostile nations. What do you think is the FIRST federal spending item that should be cut to free up more money for America’s military might?

Unfortunately, government just keeps getting bigger and more expensive – that’s “bipartisanship,” in a nutshell. 

Nancy Pelosi’s “filibuster” stunt made the news this week. She is as hypocritical as ever when it comes to “the children,” and she’s just as out-of-touch as ever, too. Many saw the speech as helping Republicans – and some just found it plain boring. 

How would you describe Nancy Pelosi’s marathon speech on the House floor in defense of so-called “Dreamers” who want amnesty?  That’s the third and final question in our new Weekly Poll. 

Other news items this week: It’s becoming clear that the Democrats’ FISA abuse could be worse than Watergate. After President Trump’s tax cuts, tax revenues are soaring. Marijuana legalization is a “gateway drug” to gun control. And guess what? Hillary is still bitter about losing the White House. 

Have a great weekend!

President Trump delivered a powerful State of the Union address this week that illustrated how his so-called “nationalism” is in fact a unifying force for all Americans who love their country – and a way forward for the GOP. 

You can read the President’s full speech here – I have pulled some of my favorite quotes for our first Weekly Poll question. Which do you think is most powerful? 

The speech was also packed with ideas – some that I agree with, and some that I don’t. Which do you think is his best proposal? That’s the second question in our new Weekly Poll.

More than anything, President Trump’s speech was from the heart, and it was the back-to-the-future Democrats’ worst nightmare. Whether they were being bitter, stone-faced or simply couldn’t be bothered, the liberals dug themselves into a hole as the President spoke. Makes you wonder about those predictions of a 2018 Democratic wave election.

What word do you think best describes the Democrats’ sullen reaction to President Trumps’ State of the Union address? That’s the third and final question in our new Weekly Poll. 

As the economy booms and paychecks expand thanks to the Trump tax cuts, the Democrats are… threatening to repeal those very tax cuts, and dismissing workers’ hard-earned money as “crumbs.”  Our very own Andrew Cuomo is suing the federal government to protect New York’s high taxes. Talk about a #TaxScam! 

Meanwhile New York’s taxpayers have been fined $14 million thanks to Cuomo’s “I Heart NY” vanity project. And as usual, it’s full-spend-ahead for New York Mayor Bill de Blasio.   

I know the big story this week has been “the memo,” but if I try to post anything it will likely be obsolete before anyone gets a chance to read it. The New York Post does have an interesting look at where the scandal all began – you can read it here.

Have a great weekend!

President Trump delivered a rousing speech today at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, declaring that America is once again “open for business” and that “America First does not mean America alone.” 

You can read the full text here. For the first question in our new Weekly Poll, I’ve highlighted what I think are some of the most powerful quotes from the President’s speech – which one is your favorite? I hope you’ll vote today.

I’m sure Trump campaign guru Corey Lewandowski will have plenty to say about this at our 51st Annual CPPAC, which gets underway on Sunday. 

Meanwhile, an estimated 3 million Americans are receiving bonuses thanks to the Trump tax cuts, and it’s no wonder that tax relief is gaining in popularity. But Nancy Pelosi, who of course cherishes her own vast fortune, continues to dismiss an extra $1,000 for hardworking Americans as mere “crumbs.” Liberals like Chuck Schumer are joining in on this spin, even though the Democrats once heralded an Obama-Era tax cut that gave workers… an extra $40 in their paychecks. 

Hopefully some of our Wrap-Up readers are the recipients of these bonuses, but I think we all know the value of a dollar. My second Weekly Poll question for you is this: What would you do with an extra $1,000? I look forward to seeing the answers. 

Speaking of Obama double standards… this week we saw another example of the media’s protection racket surrounding our 44th president, as a 2005 photo of a smiling Barack Obama with the loathsome Louis Farrakhan was released by a journalist who says he kept the image hidden until now because it might have hurt Obama’s political rise.  

Something else that was kept secret – the admitted bribing of Mayor Bill de Blasio. The briber is busted, but will the “bribee” ever face justice?

Time and again, the elites all look out for each other, as we saw in Obama’s protection of Hillary Clinton and in the simmering FBI scandal. There’s no accountability and increasingly, no trust. “What a mess,” as the New York Post succinctly puts it.

Bad news this week for New York Democrats seeking to restore Nancy Pelosi as House Speaker – one of their top recruits has bowed out of a closely-watched House race, and may undermine the party even more by taking on Andrew Cuomo. 

Despite the media’s gloom-and-doom narrative for conservatives in the 2018 elections, the midterm outlook might be better than you think for the GOP – and it might even be a good year for the Republican Senate Majority. 

What’s your early take on the 2018 midterm elections – do you foresee a Pelosi victory, conservative gains or the status quo? Tell me what you’re thinking right now – that’s the third and final question in our new Weekly Poll. 

And have a great weekend!

One year into his administration, President Trump is the “Nobama,” methodically undoing the 44th president’s left-wing legacy. Elections do have consequences!

What word do you think best describes President Trump’s leadership in his first year in office? That’s the first question in our new Weekly Poll. 

One of the masterminds behind President Trump’s 2016 victory, Corey Lewandowski, will be joining us for our 51st Annual Conservative Party Political Action Conference (CPPAC), which starts January 28. I hope you’ll sign up and join us! 

President Trump is busy establishing a legacy of his own, especially in the realm of economic growth. Apple, hardly a conservative-aligned corporation, is the latest company to expand thanks to the Trump-GOP tax cuts. 

Compare that to the Cuomo legacy here in New York – punishing tax hikes, uncontrolled spending and economic suffering being felt across the state.

And while Andrew Cuomo champions the left’s radical abortion agenda, another Trump legacy already in the making is the advancement of the pro-life cause. His administration is moving to protect the pro-life consciences of health care workers, and he will be the first sitting President to address the annual March for Life (the real “march for women”) via live video feed. Now if our culture would just catch up and accept the science of when life begins. 

Here’s a simple yet important question: Why are you pro-life? That’s the second item in our new Weekly Poll. 

Now for a bombshell of a story that could break wide open any minute now: Will Congress #releasethememo? A new surveillance report is being described as “worse than Watergate” and could send people to jail – and all of this is on top of the Democrats’ Russian dossier scandal that just gets more and more outrageous. 

Republicans believe the American people should know what really happened, and I agree. If the memo is released, whose behavior do you think will be revealed as the MOST shameful? That’s the third and final question in our new Weekly Poll.

Have a great weekend! 

Another week, another liberal double-standard. Does the left have any standing to lecture anyone on vulgarity?

What’s really obscene is how the Democrats and their media friends assume every awful thing they hear about President Trump is true – even when it’s a poorly-sourced story that the President denies.

Lost in all this uproar is the fact that President Trump is actually trying to reduce health care costs, and he’s making sense about work requirements for Medicaid recipients.

In more silliness, this week we saw “Oprah 2020” ridiculousness come out of nowhere – her Golden Globes “me too” speech wasn’t even that great. Where does she stand? Does it matter? To me all the hoopla suggests that Democrats know they don’t have any compelling national leaders to guide the party into 2020 and that they lack any substantive ideas. 

For the first question in our new Weekly Poll, I’d like to know what you think is the biggest takeaway from the recent “Oprah for President” hysteria.

While everybody’s talking about Oprah and other such matters, let’s not allow Hillary to escape the limelight. There are Clinton scandals nobody is talking about, and ones that are getting more and more scrutiny. Here’s something for you to think about: How likely is it to you that Hillary Clinton will eventually serve jail time? That’s the second question in our new Weekly Poll. 

Finally, I was asked this week about marijuana legalization, and here is what I had to say. The Conservative Party opposes efforts to normalize pot, and I would like to know what you think –
what is the BEST reason to oppose marijuana legalization? That’s the third and final question in our new Weekly Poll.

Have a great weekend!