Impeachment is still the dominate news today with no let up in sight.  Here is just a small sampling of what is being written:

• The Impeachment Voir Dire: Lesson for Mr. Nadler
• Missteps, selective coverage drive Trump supporters into full revolt against press.
• Trump, Chuck Schumer agree: They want Senate to call impeachment witnesses. (This one really shows Congressman Nadler’s chutzpah: “The Constitution prescribes a special oath for the senators when they sit as a trial in impeachment,” said House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerrold Nadler, New York Democrat. “They have to pledge to do impartial justice. And here you have the majority of the Senate, in effect the foreman of the jury, saying he’s going to work hand in glove with the defense attorney.”
• Nadler calls for Trump’s removal in committee’s 658-page report on articles of impeachment.
• Impeachment, the gift that keeps on giving.
• When Hate Becomes an Agenda
• Adam Schiff insists impeachment ‘isn’t a failure’ despite lack of GOP support.
• ‘Republicans Pounce,’ Bigly
• FBI’s wiretap of Trump campaign triggered by anonymous call.
• James Comey still won’t admit the truth.
• Comey Attributes FISA Abuses to ‘Sloppiness,’ Distances Himself from Russia Probe

Are you beginning to believe that the main stream media is obsessed with the Impeachment and FISA report that the democrats are constantly sending out press releases on?  How can anyone be surprised that President Trump’s approval ratings are going up when all the democrats do is change the “name” of the “crime” President Trump allegedly committed.

Trump, Republicans see major wins as ‘progressive agenda halted’ in defense policy bill

Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says she’ll probably vote no on Trump’s USMCA.

File this under:  You’ve come a long way since President Obama.  IRS looks to prevent weaponization of donors’ information, doxxing.  Speaking of President Obama, do he and President Clinton have something in common – both wanting to be called “First Gentleman”?  Barack Obama: Women are ‘indisputably better’ than men.

Drug Price Caps Would Deprive Patients of Hope

Exxon’s big court win exposes major malpractice in the New York Attorney General’s Office.

From the Albany Times Union:  Churchill: Store isn’t to blame for West Hill’s violence.  Mr. Churchill is right; a store certainly does not encourage the violence and shouldn’t be closed because of it.  But, try to explain that to the party that never sees that the people who commit crimes are responsible for their actions.

‘Against all common sense’: one judge’s slap at New York’s new no-bail law.   When did democrats start to completely ignore victims?  ‘One-punch law’ loophole allows alleged killer to escape with misdemeanor charge.

This article leaves me speechless.  Sen. Metzger wants ‘sexuality education’ required in grades K-12.  Really, Senator? You want children as young as 5 to be required to be subjected to “sexuality education”?  You need an education in what it means to be a child!!

Changes to NYC elite high school admissions inevitable: State senator.    Aren’t we supposed to bring the education bar higher, not lower it?

Head of minority lawmakers charity an alleged political ‘fixer,’ de Blasio pal.

Today’s Buffalo News editorial: Knee-jerk taxation.

OUR DAY IN COURT; THE LATEST NEWS ON OUR SUIT AGAINST THE SPECIAL COMMISSION CREATED BY THE LEGISLATURE

On Thursday in Niagara Falls the hearing on our lawsuit challenging the legitimacy of the NYS Public Finance Committee was held before NYS Supreme Court Judge Ralph A. Boniello, III.

The essence of our arguments addresses the question of the NYS Legislature having the authority to delegate its lawmaking responsibilities to an appointed nine-member commission. These nine members were given unabridged authority to rewrite New York State Election Law.  In the weeks prior to the hearing our legal team, led by Bill Savino a senior partner in the Rochester/Buffalo firm of Woods Oviatt, filed with the court legal memo’s and numerous citations demonstrating the strength of our case.  Internally our efforts were coordinated by Erie County Attorney and County Chairman Ralph Lorigo.

Due to a communality of interests on this one issue the Working Families Party shared the plaintiff’s table with us.  They were represented by Richard Brodsky.

The Commission itself was not represented.  Their attorney James McGuire failed to show. No reason was given to our side, but certainly it was noteworthy.  The arguments against us focusing on process were primarily made by outside attorneys representing the State Assembly Speaker, the State Senate Majority Leader and the NYS Attorney General.  It should be noted that in the days following our initial filing in July the State Attorney General indicated that her office would be seeking outside representation for the defendants. As such all of the opposing attorneys have been paid with taxpayer dollars.  Our team is paid for solely with party funds. The Attorney General’s recent direct intervention raises in my mind the issue of why did she wait? If she had represented the state on day one, hundreds of thousands in legal bills to the taxpayers could have been prevented.

The Judge at the beginning of the hearing did inquire about the charge we made concerning the failure of the commissioners to file their oaths of office within the thirty-day required period. The State Senate Democratic Attorney acted as though he had no idea what the Judge was referencing.  Considering that it appears in the Commission report and has been covered statewide, the attorney’s response either reflected ignorance or subterfuge. The Governor’s spokesman maintained the Commission Members were not required to file oaths swearing to uphold the Constitution and laws of the State of New York, however, they did file several months late.

We anticipate a ruling in the form of a summary Judgement within the next two weeks.

  GREEN LIGHT LAW TO TAKE AFFECT SATURDAY

Tomorrow, New York State will take the first steps in creating a sanctuary for those who break the law, as they will begin to issue drivers licenses to undocumented immigrants.

The new “Green Light Law,” voted on and passed through a State Democratic majority in the Senate and Assembly, is a reversal on policy set forth by the Pataki administration after the September 11, 2001 attacks. In an effort to stop document fraud and enhance security, anyone seeking a license was required to present a social security number. Saturday, that requirement is no more.

While lawsuits are pending throughout upstate New York to block the law, many County Clerks are concerned  their offices are not prepared for the law change.

“Here we are at the 11^th hour, they’ve thrown these one-hour webinar trainings at us and then these authentication machines with no real information, expecting us to be ready in less than a week for these transactions, which are very complicated,” Oswego County Clerk Michael Backus said.

With State Democrats undermining federal immigration laws and the end of cash bail effective January 1, 2020, one party rule continues to put law breakers above the hardworking citizens of this state.

House Judiciary Committee Votes to Impeach President Trump

 In a move that surprised no one Thursday, the House Judiciary Committee voted to approve two articles of impeachment against the President. The committee adopted the articles on a party line vote of 23-17

Democrats have been working tirelessly to undermine this administration well before President Trump was even sworn into office on January 20, 2017. This latest stunt is a clear indicator that they do not believe any of their candidates has what it takes to beat the President in an election.

Further seeking attention, Rep. Nadler (D-NY), Chair of the Judiciary Committee, abruptly called an end to the hearing late Thursday night in favor of a Friday morning vote so that news cameras would be present.

Ranking member Doug Collins (R-GA), objected immediately calling Nadler’s move “the most bush-league stunt” he has ever seen.

“Mr. Chairman, there was no consulting with the ranking member on your schedule for tomorrow, you just blew up schedules for everyone?” Collins asked. “You chose not to consult the ranking member on a scheduling issue of this magnitude? This is the kangaroo court we’re talking about. Not even Consult? 10 a.m. tomorrow?” he continued.

Democrats clearly do not feel comfortable with their game plan heading into November 2020. Recent polls show President Trump gaining approval as Democrats on the Hill continue with their partisan game to remove a dually elected President.

‘Celebrate Boris!‘: Trump lauds Johnson’s UK election victory, hints at a ‘massive’ trade deal

Daily Presidential Tracking Poll

The House Impeachment Hearings Failed to Move Public Opinion

Impeachment Deeply Unpopular In Key Swing Congressional Districts

 

 Pelosi, Schiff full steam towards articles of impeachment

 It is clear Nancy Pelosi and Adam Schiff do not have confidence in their party or any of its candidates to win in November 2020 as evident by their continued efforts to impeach President Trump out of pure hatred. Something Democrats charged Republicans with during the 1998 President Clinton impeachment hearings.

Pelosi announced Thursday that House Democrats would indeed proceed with articles of impeachment a day after the House Judiciary Committee heard testimony from four respected legal scholars.

“I suggested that Democrats drop the arbitrary schedule of a vote by the end of December and complete their case and this record before voting on any articles of impeachment,” said Constitutional law expert Jonathan Turley. He added “in my view, they have not proven abuse of power in this incomplete record.”

This stunt held in a kangaroo court by House Democrats is no surprise, they have been actively working to overturn the results of the 2016 election while putting off the real work they were sent to Washington D.C. to do.

The American voter is smart and I suspect they aren’t too thrilled with the House’s effort to impeach a dually elected President on no merit.

Hold on to your wallets

 State Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie (D-Bronx) announced this week the State Legislator will look into raising taxes to offset the $6.1 billion state budget deficit.

“This is gonna be a tough budget year, unless money’s gonna fall from the sky,” Heastie said to reporters.

Money will not fall from the sky, instead, it’s going to fall right out of your pockets as Democrats look once again to New York residents to fix their spending problem.

The Speaker conveniently had nothing to say about a cut in spending, but was very quick to talk about the need to raise your taxes.

In 2009 when Democrats controlled both the State Assembly and Senate they increased spending by 1.1% or $1.3 billion. With one party control again in New York State, there’s no telling how much they will spend next.

Three Senators and Two Assembly Members Have Perfect Score

 As per tradition, the party released their ratings for the past legislative season this week in an effort to keep New York voters informed and knowledgeable on how their state representative voted on the 25 key bills passed in the 2019 session.

“We believe that it is necessary to keep the public informed of key votes and let the taxpayers be aware of how elected officials spend our hard-earned money,” Chairman Kassar said. “Every bill is considered, and then we narrow the number to give voters a fair assessment of what transpires in Albany,” he added.

Those who received a perfect rating from the Conservative Party in the Senate were Daphne Jordan (43^rd SD), Senator Thomas F. O’Mara (58^th SD), Senator Robert G. Ortt (62^nd SD). In the Assembly David J. DiPietro (147^th AD) and Kieran Michael Lalor (105^th AD) joined their Senate colleagues with a perfect score of 100%.

The overall Senate ratings dropped 15% from the 2018 session average of 55% to a new low of 40%. The Senate, now under full democratic control, explains the dramatic drop.

Jonathan Turley, GOP witness, says he’s received threats after impeachment testimony.

U.S. Jobs Report Breaks Expectations, Unemployment at 50-Year Low.

Impeachment Witnesses Have Failed to Prove Trump Guilty.

Trump-Hating Leftists Are No Friends of the Constitution

 

 

First, the free spending democratic controlled Assembly spends money lavishly and helps creates a $6B budget deficit, then Speaker Heastie wants to raise your taxes to close what they created.  Now Speaker Heastie says there’s no appetite to delay NY criminal justice laws amid cost concerns.  So the democrats in the Legislature spend our money without concern, will raise our taxes to pay for their spending, and then say our safety, which is in jeopardy, doesn’t matter despite the fact that the majority of law enforcement and the courts don’t have enough revenues to hire the people needed to comply with the new demands made by criminal justice reforms.   How much longer will NYS voters put up with this nonsense?  You have 333 days until November 3, 2020.

As if they haven’t spent enough of our money, some state agencies keep coming back for more; NYSERDA Seeks $573 Million and Policy Changes to Reboot NY-Sun.

I guess when your political party controls the state government you begin to believe you can do anything you want without repercussions.   Heastie contacted JCOPE commissioner following January meeting.

Jim Geraghty reminds us the world is getting better. it’s just that no one tells you about It.

Former State Chair, Mike Long, speaks out about Bishop  Scharfenberger who is a passionate advocate for his beliefs and is adding Buffalo’s  diocese to his portfolio until a new Bishop is named.

Victor Davis Hanson opines on corruption at the FBI, CIA and DOJ.

‘Dirty cops’: FBI leaves trail of lies, leaks, lapses in Trump era.

I really think Speaker Pelosi has lost her mind:  Pelosi lashes out at reporter: ‘Don’t mess with me’.  “I don’t hate anybody. I was raised in a Catholic house; we don’t hate anybody — not anybody in the world.”  Being a self-proclaimed catholic, you may not “hate” anybody, Ms. Pelosi, but you certainly do not show any love or compassion for unborn children.  #retireNancyPelosi

Impeachment hearing: Nothing is more convincing than liberal professors yelling at you.

The Wall Street Journal (subscription required) writes about Mr. Schiff’s Impeachment Opus.

Scott Walker thinks the democrats in Congress may be overplaying their hand.

Isn’t it frightening knowing that these are law professors teaching future lawyers about the Constitution; Heaven help the United States of America.

I’m guessing the Congresswoman was missing the spotlight:  AOC Falsely Claims She Fast-Tracked HIV Drugs to Market.

Words of wisdom from Walter E. Williams.

As we noted in yesterday’s blog, the criminal justice reformers want more.  Today’s NY Post editorial, Why New York needs to pause criminal-justice reform,  also believes that “… New Yorkers should get to see the impact of the changes already baked into the cake before lawmakers drop yet more wholesale ‘reform.’”

Zack Fink reports that NY lawmakers face calls to reject vote on system of publicly-financed campaigns.  We staunchly believe that your tax dollars should not be used for the campaigns of candidates you do not necessarily support. As Chairman Kassar noted in his statement issued yesterday; “Of all the insults heaped upon New York taxpayers, this one may be the cruelest. Governor Cuomo is forcing New Yorkers to pay for other people’s careers, with money they need themselves. And he did it without the required consent of our duly-elected state legislature.”

Chairman Kassar was on WCNY’s Capitol Press Room yesterday.  You can listen to the program here.

Is anyone shocked by this?  Cuomo has ties to official who dismissed whistleblower’s claim.

No one will be shocked by this either.  Bob McManus explains how Andrew Cuomo stands with America’s energy enemies.

Governor Cuomo caved to the progressive movement once again:  Cuomo Signs Bill to Widen Potential Criminal Liability for Landlords Who Harass Tenants.

The NY Post editorial:  Cuomo must start explaining how he’ll close New York’s $4B Medicaid gap.

9 of the 10 Richest People in the World Are Self-Made Entrepreneurs; and 7 of the 9 are Americans that have created an untold number of jobs that make it possible for families to live a better life.  Yet they are vilified by those who believe government should take the majority of their profits in taxes.

He Grew Up Poor in Chicago. Then Conservative Values Helped Transform His Life.

If it were up to Sen. Warren, the left and right coast would choose the next president, and middle America would be left out.  Warren Plans to End Electoral College by 2024.

The NY Sun opines on the Bloomberg Blackout.

Blinded by extreme dislike of what President Trump is accomplishing, Democrats release Trump impeachment report, blast scheme to ‘solicit foreign interference’ in 2020 race.

Here is Katie Pavlich’s take on the Adam Schiff submission regarding impeachment.

John Stossel gives us an example of how government creates problems.