What happened earlier today in Washington, DC is a really shameful, mindboggling mess.  When I listened to the Speaker of the House, her voice dripping with honey- coated sincerity, wrapping herself  in honoring what America is, describing America as a Democracy while America is a Republic.  In a republic, the U.S. Constitution and Bill of Rights, prohibits the government from limiting or taking away certain “inalienable” rights of the people, even when the government is voted for by a majority of the people. In democracies, those elected have almost limitless power over the minority (think Venezuela).  This explains why Ms. Pelosi believes America is a democracy (trying to convince Americans that she knows best), while we know America as a Republic that places the Constitution and Bill of Rights as laid out by our Founding Fathers to limit the role of government.  Eventually every elected official must and will answer to the people who placed them in office, hopefully it will not be by a kangaroo court.

House Formalizes Impeachment Inquiry in Party-Line Vote.

Conrad Black opines in the NY Sun:   Sordid Ruse Is All That’s Left of Impeachment.

Daniel Oliver opines on laws, guns, and freedom, bureaucrats fight to overrule the people.

Richard W. Rahn:  Democratic candidates’ proposals destroy American liberties.

Is it any wonder why the left tries to ban Dennis Prager?  The Dangerous Lessons the Left Is Teaching Our Kids?

Those who think America is a pure democracy do not only serve on the federal level.  New York is now in the hands of Governor Andrew Cuomo and he also thinks and acts like New York is a democracy.  Political theater: Public Financing Commission overshadowed by party politics.  Lucky for us, New York is part of the United States and is subject to the laws of the land.  Thus, we are in court to remind everyone in government that we are not a pure democracy.

Seriously, while still in prison?  NY lawmaker introduces bill that would give prisoners the ability to vote.

Need a reason not to vote early?  Prominent Saratoga Democrats Support Republican as Allegations Swirl in Public Safety Race.

This is outrageous.  Have the jurors heard of contributory negligence?  Oh, that’s right, NYS doesn’t believe in contributory negligence.  Do the jurors understand this is TAX MONEY paying him?  Simply outrageous.  Heroin addict allegedly drags NYPD cop with his car — and wins $11 million in court.

The New York Times:  Democrats’ Secret Plan to Kill Third Parties in New York.

Stephen Moore: Trump economy surges and Biden and Obama hog the credit.

The pathetic push to deny Trump credit for getting Baghdadi.

The Beat examines Sen. Schumer’s push for electric cars in Battery Flattery.

Kamikaze Schumer Wants to Repeal Private Health Insurance.

What are they teaching our young ones if 1 in 3 millennials view communism favorably?

This federal Judge, appointed by President Jimmy Carter, is using common sense.  Judge reopens Covington Catholic teen’s $250 million lawsuit against Washington Post.  Let’s hope Nicholas Sandmann gets his day in court.

Here is a thoughtful and reasonable editorial from National Review:  The Deficit Is a Popularity Problem.

Just let this headline sink in for a minute:  Castro Open to Quid Pro Quo for Israeli Aid.  (what’s good for the gooses, isn’t good for the gander?)

Normally when a conservative hears the words “sanctuary city” their blood pressure rises a bit because of the lack of respect for the US Constitution, however, these “sanctuary cites for the unborn” will cheer your heart.

‘Dangerous and Foolish’: How Legal Vote Harvesting Prompts Illegal Conduct by Political Operatives.

City Journal examines Climate Stalinism.

I am beginning to think that the Democratic Party has a death wish:  Dems Release Impeachment Resolution That Puts Adam Schiff in the ‘Driver’s Seat’

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Statement by Conservative Party Chairman Gerard Kassar

October, 29, 2019

Note: New York State Conservative Party Vice Chairman and Erie County Chairman Ralph Lorigo today revealed at a meeting of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s Public Finance Commission in Buffalo that Commission members never took an Oath of Office which is required of them by State Law within 30 days of their appointment (30 days is long past.)  As a result, all previous Commission business is legally impermissible (documentation below.) This is yet another embarrassing blow to Mr. Cuomo’s Commission.

“Andrew Cuomo’s commission to exact revenge on political foes is now officially a disaster. It’s been obvious since the commission was authorized by the state budget that this slapstick assemblage was all about Mr. Cuomo’s political grudges and nothing to do with public policy or sentiment. Today we learned that his commissioners, including State Democratic Party boss Jay Jacobs, were so rushed to do Mr. Cuomo’s bidding that they failed to even take an Oath of Office, a strict requirement of New York State law. What an incredible waste of money: All of the commission’s previous votes, hearings, and activities have now been rendered null and void. Mr. Cuomo should shut down this charade before it becomes even more embarrassing and stop interfering with state Election Law that is the express purview of the duly elected Legislature.” — Gerard Kassar

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Documentation of need for Oath of Office Documentation on need for Oath of Office

 

The Public Finance Reform Commission is ridiculous — and dangerous.

Why Mike Pence Shouldn’t Shut Up About China

 Did it ever occur to him that the criminal justice bill he rammed through the legislature contributes to the problem?  Cuomo says ‘there oughta be a law’ against subway troublemakers.

Governor Cuomo, since you really do not care about the people who live in upstate New York, and you continue to cater to the people who live in the downstate area, why don’t you just run for Mayor?  Oh, I forgot, you need the surcharges on upstate electric bills to pay for your green schemes.

Why the professionals are fleeing the State Education Department.

This is just mind-boggling:  NYC secretly exports homeless to Hawaii and other states without telling receiving pols.

Only liberals are surprised by this:  After New York Rent Reform, Some Landlords Are Falling Behind.

What could possibly go wrong?  New York City Councilmembers call for hiring of noncitizens for 2020 census.

 Last time I checked cigarettes are still legal.  Why do legislators think that only what they want must be law?  This is wrong,  if it passes in the legislature, all it will do is make the black market even stronger…and give more money to terrorist.

Again, the current crop of legislators is out of control, thinking they are the only ones capable of making good decisions.

The Washington Post changes Baghdadi Obit headline to read “Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, extremist leader of Islamic State, dies at 48” after backlash.  The original full obit headline read:  Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, austere religious scholar at helm of Islamic State, dies at 48.”   The NY Post editorial hit the nail on the head; Rot in Hell, Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.  Is there any wonder why people have lost their trust in journalism?

Sometimes there is a glimmer of hope for journalism’s future.  Harvard’s Student Newspaper Chooses Ethical Journalism over PC Mob’s Demands

 If Biden wanted to ‘earn’ the nomination without Obama’s endorsement, he wouldn’t be using Obama as a shield.

Robert Knight opines in the Washington Times: Punching holes in Schiff’s leaky pot o’ impeachment soup.

 From the Empire Center:  Excelsior Scholarship “Illusion” Inferior to TAP, Report Says.

File this under:  You can’t have your cake and eat it too.

This is simply not right.  Biologically Male NCAA Runner Named Conference Female Athlete of The Week.

60 Minutes showed last night, that the myth of making marijuana legal will end the black market and produce lots of tax revenues isn’t true, in fact, the black market is stronger than ever in California and tax revenues are far less than promised.

THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING OUR ANNUAL FALL EVENT

 Let me begin this week’s wrap up with a very sincere thank you to all who attended our 2019 Fall Reception held last night in Manhattan.  The Conservative Party exists because you make it possible with your financial support.

Those in attendance had the opportunity to hear from a republican rising star: Lt. Gov. Jeannette Nuñez, who gave a rousing speech that certainly invigorated the already energized crowd.  Lt. Gov. Nuñez, whose husband is a native New Yorker, relates to the problems we have with our Mayor being tone deaf, when she recalled how he praised Che Guevara in Miami (a strong hold of Cubans who escaped from the Cuban Revolution) while campaigning for president.  Her genuine warmth and connection with those present explains why her star is rising.

I was especially happy to see Chairman Emeritus Mike Long along with Governor George E. Pataki who also wowed the crowd.  You know he made a difference in New York when two of the bartenders’ present asked to have their picture taken with him.  They were so excited when Gov. Pataki stood with them while many recorded the moment.

Every Conservative Party event is distinct, last night continued the tradition with Lt. Gov. Jeannette Nuñez and Governor George E. Pataki, Chairman Emeritus Mike Long, the many elected officials who traveled from near and far and most of all to those who make it possible for us to continue our work.

 ATTORNEY GENERAL OPENS CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION INTO RUSSIAGATE’S ORIGINS

The hammer might be getting ready to fall on the government officials who have waged a coup against President Donald Trump, as Attorney General William Barr has announced that a criminal investigation regarding the origins of the Russian collusion investigation is underway.

U.S. Attorney John Durham has led the probe into the origins of the Russian collusion investigation, and it was revealed yesterday that the probe has become a criminal investigation. This suggests that evidence has been found that serious wrongdoing was committed by federal officials as they attempted to railroad President Trump and undo the results of the 2016 presidential election.

DOJ Inspector General Michael Horowitz will be releasing a report on the FBI’s surveillance on Trump in the near future that is likely to show evidence of serious criminal acts. Democratic Party leaders, who have promulgated a scandal regarding Trump and Ukraine out of whole cloth in recent weeks, are already crying foul as they worry about the bombshell revelations that may emerge.

“These reports, if true, raise profound new concerns that the Department of Justice under AG Barr has lost its independence and become a vehicle for President Trump’s political revenge,” House Judiciary chairman Jerry Nadler (D-NY) and House Intelligence Committee chairman Adam Schiff (D-CA) said in a joint statement.

“If the Department of Justice may be used as a tool of political retribution, or to help the President with a political narrative for the next election, the rule of law will suffer new and irreparable damage,” they added.

After replacing  Jeff Sessions as Attorney General, Barr is showing what can be accomplished with a man willing to use his power to fight back against institutional corruption.

GOV. CUOMO TAKES A BEATING ON GAS SHORTAGE, ROAD FUNDING WOES

Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s bureaucratic incompetence bubbled to the surface yet again this week, as a gas shortage and road funding woes have put the Democrat’s mismanagement on full display.

N.Y.S. Thruway Authority Executive Director Matthew Driscoll shared the news about a stretch of highway that is in total disrepair in a letter addressed to the Seneca Nation on Monday.

“Work also continues on a detailed engineering design report which I will share with you in the coming weeks, but in the interim, it has become abundantly clear from an engineering perspective that the underlying concrete base is in far worse condition than we had anticipated,” Driscoll explained.

Cuomo, of course, passed the buck and blamed the Seneca Nation for the delays on the N.Y.S Thruway. Unfortunately for New York residents, they will inevitably have to pay higher tolls to pay for Cuomo’s poor leadership.

He also weaved some ridiculous conspiracy theories in a letter addressed to Public Service Commission John Rhodes in order to shift the blame regarding a Long Island natural gas shortage as well.

“The fact that National Grid has consumers in a position whereby National Grid gets what it wants or consumers are punished is unconscionable. A utility does not have license to harm customers because it believes it has an irrevocable franchise and is immune from effective regulatory oversight. I will not allow that situation to continue,” Cuomo wrote.

However, the gas shortage is happening because one of Cuomo’s agencies blocked a key pipeline over phony environmental concerns. Cuomo’s unwillingness to take any accountability for the decisions made under his own regime show why his popularity ratings are beginning to fall among New Yorkers fed up with the aggressive nanny stater.

OTHER NEWS

– Pence scolds NBA over Hong Kong retreat: ‘Wholly owned subsidiary’ of Chinese Communist Party
– Kurds Withdraw From Syria-Turkey Border Region Amid Tentative Ceasefire
– CNN’s Zucker ‘very open’ to hiring Shep Smith, says ‘state-run TV’ no place for good journalists
– Judge Grants Parents Joint Custody of 7-Year-Old James Younger, Which May Halt Forced Gender Transition
– State Department Concludes Clinton Email Review, Says It Found Nearly 600 Security Violations

Signs that America’s finally facing the urban mental illness crisis.

Unfortunately, this is the future in New York State.  With or without a Judge having political connections – and quite honestly, which Judge does not have political connections – this is what the democratic controlled legislature wanted when it passed criminal justice reform.  Once again, read what Ulster County DA D. Holley Carnwrite wrote about the bill here.  I find it ironic that a group of animal rights advocates is the first group to speak out about a criminal justice bill that will put lives in danger while letting criminals roam our streets.

What happens when the criminal scene is your home?  New York’s criminal justice reforms could allow suspects to visit crime scenes.

The Beat opines on Not Fare.  

Judge Hopes to Make Decision by Mid-November On Green Light Lawsuit.

Ken Girardin:  Offshore wind to soak upstate.

Please Hillary, give it up already  and enjoy the precious role of being a grandmother.  Hillary Sees Russians!

David Bossie: Impeachment, Adam Schiff, 2020 and the Clintons – So many questions (and still no answers)

Veteran pollster: Don’t believe the skewed, biased polling.

ELECTION 2019: Ulster County executive challenger (our Conservative Chairman, Jack Hayes) says he’s a long shot who gives voters a choice.

Oh Joe, (and other prominent democrats)  how soon you forget what you have said in the past.

Conrad Black writes in American Greatness that Impeachment Will Fail.

Also, in American Greatness, Roger Kimball explains how the media’s attempt to school republicans Is a disingenuous fraud.

Former House lawyer says Pelosi’s impeachment inquiry ‘is illegal’

Why the secrecy, Rep. Schiff?

The Power to Subpoena a President’s Tax Returns Is the Power to Destroy.

Frank Vernuccio writes in Townhall.com that Venezuela was elected to the Human Rights Council – Yes…You Read That Right.

Jimmy Vielkind writes in the Wall Street Journal (subscription required) that New York Republicans hammer proposed state Campaign-Finance System over cost.

What was wrong with this jury?  Thank you, Gov. Abbott!  Gov. Abbott: Two Gov. Offices Looking into Case of Little Boy Transitioning to Girl Against Dad’s Wishes

Can we sue them for using the word “nonpartisan?”  ‘Nonpartisan’ Rock the Vote Goes After Electoral College, Embraces Other Liberal Talking Points

While this article is a year old, it is still will worth the read.  My personal favorite quote is the 6^th one down beginning with “Those who seek absolute power, even though they seek it to do what they regard as good, are simply demanding the right to enforce their own version of heaven on earth…”

Words of wisdom from Walter E. Williams.

The Tax Foundation released its 2020 state business climate index, and unfortunately, NYS is winning the race to the bottom again.  Governor Cuomo, despite all the economic accolades from your press office about how great our economy is, this analysis shows that New York is not heading in the right direction.

Ken Girardin explains in his Empire Center column how Gov. Cuomo makes case against PLAs.

Today’s NY Post editorial:  How to tell Cuomo frets the natural gas shortage: He’s passing the buck

George J. Marlin opines on the need to keep fusion voting in New York.

The Ulster County District Attorney issued a press release on October 7, 2019 on the Bail Reform Bill.  Please read it through to understand the problems New York is facing and will continue to face under total democrat control of the Executive and Legislative Branches of government.  Is this what we want for New York State?  Or is this the reason why New Yorkers are fleeing New York.  Unfortunately, not everyone is in the position to move out of state, so those of us who are left must do all we can to regain control of our government.

What happens on the left coast inevitably finds its way to New York.  So, be forewarned:  California’s War on Citizenship.

We Need More Rapists in Prison, Not Fewer. Why AOC Is Wrong Again.

Roger Kimball writes in American Greatness about how the media attempts to school republicans is a disingenuous fraud.

Steve Moore: It’s a middle-class boom — How Americans are really doing under Trump economy.

From the Daily Signal:  The Real Collusion, and the Lessons of the Mueller Investigation.

Thank you, Congressman Lee Zeldin, for shining a light on Cong. Adam Schiff’s biased questioning that he is conducting behind closed doors.

Larry Horist opines in the Punching Bag Post that this time it IS a witch hunt.

Weapons Displayed at China’s Military Parade Should Be a Wake-Up Call to US.

Parents and Grandparents:  Is it really worth the expense when, as Victor Davis Hanson explains today’s universities breed anger, ignorance, and ingratitude.

Cal Thomas opines on the Hillary-Tulsi smackdown.

As we tweeted (@cpnys) on Saturday:  Gov Cuomo, now would be a good time to reconsider your bill that allows abortion through the 9th month that you signed with such fanfare last January.  Cuomo huddles with Catholic leaders to honor Mother Cabrini.

On Sunday (also on Twitter) we were quick to remind Governor Cuomo that a leader takes responsibility for his actions.  Cuomo blames the press for his n-word scandal.

Today’s NY Post editorial points out another instance where Governor Cuomo has not shown leadership and refuses to admit he is responsible for the natural gas crisis.    A Wall Street Journal (subscription required) editorial explains how Governor Cuomo’s “habit of bullying others to cover for and fix his policy blunders” is on full display with the current natural gas crisis.   Bloomberg News has more on the crisis here.

Oh dear, another problem Governor Cuomo will try to blame on others:  Cash reports confirm Medicaid gap.

Speaking of not taking responsibility (and creating mini crises), what is going on with Hillary?  The former Secretary of State has seriously lost all ability to be a world leader.  Her unwarranted rant about Russian’s “grooming” Tulsi Gabbard as a third-party candidate for president.  After this military combat veteran put Hillary in her place, she softened her stand and thought it best to be “raising our voices to take our government back out of the hands of the rich and powerful in the special interest?”   Just when you think a democrat had a strong backbone and came to the senses, they bow to the queen of the swamp.

Charles Hurt writes in the Washington Times: Killing Biden — to salvage Obama.

Andrew C. McCarthy opines on the Trivialization of Impeachment.

Guy Benson’s latest:  All Nine House Intelligence Committee Republicans: Adam Schiff is Playing Games and Withholding Evidence

2020 Dems Lean on Myth of Marijuana-Incarceration Link.

“I don’t know about you, but I don’t want Mark Zuckerberg making decisions over my life,” Ocasio-Cortez said.  And then pays Facebook over $425,000 to advertise.  I still have never watched a Jane Fonda movie, play, work-out video or anything she may have on You-Tube; unlike AOC, I live by my principles.

Gordon C. Chang opines for the Gateway Institute International Policy Center:  Do Not Trade with a China that Lies, Cheats, and Steals.

Trump Considering Leaving Small Contingent of Troops in Syria, Defense Secretary Confirms.

‘True North’ Outlines 14 Conservative Principles.

An insane drive for more quotas at the FDNY.

CONSERVATIVE PARTY FALL RECEPTION TO TAKE PLACE THIS COMING THURSDAY

The 2019 Conservative Party of New York fall reception will take place on Oct. 24 and feature a keynote speech from Jeanette Nuñez, the Lt. Governor of Florida. It will also feature a celebration of the 25^th anniversary of New York Governor George Pataki’s historic electoral victory.

“Jeanette M. Nuñez was born and raised in Miami, Florida. She was elected as Florida’s First Hispanic Female Lieutenant Governor of Florida in 2018. She previously served as a State Representative of the Florida House of Representatives from 2010 to 2018 and was named Speaker Pro Tempore from 2016 to 2018,” the keynote speaker’s bio reads.

Nuñez is a rising star in the Republican Party, serving under Gov. Ron DeSantis in Florida. Gov. DeSantis is a favorite of President Donald Trump, and he has risen to become one of the most conservative heads of state in the entire nation following his electoral victory last year.

“If he was doing a lousy job, I probably wouldn’t have shown up today. But he is doing one of the best jobs in the whole country — Ron DeSantis,” President Trump said during a rally earlier this month.

The event will also honor former Governor George E. Pataki, who was the last Republican elected to lead the state of New York. He defeated Mario Cuomo, the father of the current New York Governor, and served three terms in office from 1995-2006.

Pataki’s valiant leadership helped New York get through the attacks of 9/11, as he and America’s Mayor Rudy Giuliani set an example for strength in the face of tremendous national adversity. He will be honored during the event.

Tickets are still on sale. The event takes place on Thursday, Oct. 24 from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at the Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel New York Ballroom on the 3rd floor. The address is 811 7th Avenue (between 52nd & 53rd Streets), New York, NY 10019. Please R.S.V.P. as soon as possible. For additional information, you may call 718-921-2158.

You can buy tickets online as well at this link. Don’t miss this incredible event to have a great time with like-minded folks and support the conservative movement in the Empire State!

CONSERVATIVE PARTY POSITIONS ON NEW YORK CITY 2019 BALLOT PROPOSALS

On Proposal 1, the Conservative Party believes that each portion of this proposed amendment should be a separate proposal. It should be noted that in the past, the ranking system was used in NYC School Board elections which created confusion and lent itself to fraud, therefore a NO vote is strongly recommended.

On Proposal 2, the Conservative Party is opposed to the CCRB and believes that each of these proposed changes to the Civilian Complaint Review Board only further empowers it, therefore a NO vote is recommended.

On Proposal 3, the Conservative Party believes that some of these proposals contained in this initiative have merit and should be adopted, however, it also includes that the citywide director of the Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise program report directly to the Mayor and be supported by a mayoral office of M/WBE’s and therefore we recommend a NO vote on this proposal.

On Proposal 4, the Conservative Party supports the idea of a “rainy-day fund,” however, to establish a minimum budget for the office of Public Advocate and Borough President eliminates the need to find ways to streamline and cut expenses, we therefore recommend a NO vote on this proposal.

On Proposal 5, the Conservative Party supports government transparency and therefore recommends a YES vote on this proposal.

For more information on the proposals, visit the primer on our official website. Early voting begins next week on Oct. 26 and goes until Nov. 3, and you can get more information on how to do that at this link.

GOV. CUOMO CONTINUES HIS ATTACK ON THIRD PARTIES IN NEW YORK

Gov. Andrew Cuomo is waging war on influential third parties in the state of New York, making an appointment to his nine-person panel that is reforming state campaign laws that is a long-time opponent of Fusion Voting.

Fusion Voting allows Republican and Democratic candidates to appear as third-party candidates in certain situations. This keeps the major parties honest and more accountable to their bases. Cuomo appointed Jay Jacobs, who serves as chairman for the Nassau County and state Democratic parties, on the new bureaucratic board.

It is widely believed that Jacobs, who has waged war against Fusion Voting for years, is going to serve as Cuomo’s henchman to do the hit on third parties after Cuomo was angered by the left-wing Working Families Party endorsing his primary opponent Cynthia Nixon in last year’s election.

“It looks pretty obvious to me what’s going on here,” said New York State Conservative Party Chairman Jerry Kassar in a press release.

“Governor Cuomo is furious at the Working Families Party for endorsing Cynthia Nixon instead of him for governor in 2018, so his legislative mechanics cooked up a way to let his handpicked Democratic Chairman put a shiv between the third and fourth ribs of the WFP. Thankfully, though, the plot is unraveling as members of the public and news media are catching onto what they’re up to,” Kassar added.

Cuomo, of course, is denying that he is conspiring to consolidate power with his new commission.

“Yeah, I know — and people think there’s still a Santa Claus, and people believe in the Easter bunny,” he said when he was questioned about his motives during a September radio interview.

The Conservative Party, Working Families Party, and Republican Party are filing lawsuits in an attempt to prevent Cuomo’s attacks on Fusion Voting with his bureaucrat coup attempt.

“New York’s third parties, whether they be progressive or conservative, foster crucially important debate in New York and serve as incubators of ideas,” Chairman Kassar said. “We should be promoting as much free speech and political diversity in New York as possible, not working cynically to repress it. What Governor Cuomo and Chairman Jacobs are saying simply doesn’t pass the laugh test. They need to come clean about what they’re up to.”

OTHER NEWS

– Schiff Says Congress May Not Need To Interview Whistleblower After All
– Hunter Biden says he ‘did nothing wrong at all’ — but admits ‘poor judgment’ in overseas deals
– Giuliani Won’t Comply With ‘Illegitimate’ House Subpoenas, Says He Doesn’t Need Criminal Lawyer ‘At This Time’
– Pelosi-Schiff Impeachment Express Steamrolls All-American Norms
– Matt Taibbi, a contributor editor to Rolling Stone, Admits President Trump is Correct about ‘Permanent Coup’ by Deep State.