The Washington Times has an article on protecting consumers from swindlers that explains a case coming before the US Supreme Court.   Quite interesting and may even give class action lawyers a good case of heartburn.  

Speaking of the US Supreme Court,  a review this weekend showed that none of Gorsuch’s opinions were overturned by Supreme Court.  The Daily Signal thinks Gorsuch is Trump’s best revenge for judicial activism.   

The Wall Street Journal (subscription required) has an article on the 12 year Hank Greemberg case, in which they rightly state that NY taxpayers should be furious as it sputtered to a pathetic settlement.  Does anyone want to predict the outcome of AG Schneidman’s case against Exxon? 

How Tom Price Can Begin to Unravel Obamacare From Inside the Agency That Implemented It.  

The Washington Times writes that 72 convicted in U.S. terror cases came from nations targeted for vetting.  According to Robert J. Knight we can thank the ACLU for their lack of common sense in undercutting our national security.  

De Blasio’s carefree spending is coming back to bite him — and NYC.   Yet,  he continues to propose even more in unnecessary spending along with the help of the City Council..   And with all he is taking from taxpayers, Mayor de Blasio is planning on asking contributors to pay for his legal bills.  “He’s responding to probes about his fund-raising activities by doing more fund-raising,” noted John Kaehny, executive director of the reform group Reinvent Albany.

In case you missed this articles over the weekend:  Clinton reminds us why we’re lucky she lost the election by Michael Goodwin.  

Chris Churchill has some comic relief for you in his Times Union article titled:  When snow falls, it’s Andrew Cuomo to the rescue.  

It’s too soon to say that #Resistance is futile, but Democrats are consistently losing battles in their war against Donald Trump. 

How would you describe the left’s crusade against President Trump and his cabinet nominees?  That’s the first question in our new Weekly Poll. 

The second question focuses on cabinet secretaries, as three of President Trump’s picks who are among the most hated by liberals won confirmation this week: Betsy DeVos as Secretary of Education, Tom Price as head of Health and Human Services, and Jeff Sessions as Attorney General. 

Of the Trump cabinet secretaries confirmed as of February 10, who do you believe will have the MOST success in strengthening America?

One of the biggest news stories this week is the judicial war against President Trump – specifically the courts’ crusade against the President’s (totally legal) immigration order. 

National Review explains why this is a particularly troubling turn of events – though the fact that our courts have become so politicized and unaccountable is troubling enough.

What concerns you most about activist liberal judges? That’s the third and final question in our new Weekly Poll – and there’s plenty to be concerned about.

Meanwhile, refugees see an opening and are pouring into our nation while they still can.

And not surprisingly, new research shows that illegal immigrants are clustered in just a handful of urban areas – mainly “sanctuary” cities. Can you guess where New York City ranks on the list? A first-place finish for the Big Apple is not surprising, given that Mayor de Blasio has gone so far as to give drunk driving a green light for illegal aliens.

Have a great weekend!

The Non-Silence of Elizabeth Warren: The Next Democratic President Might Get the Trump Treatment.  After being “silenced” — when she dismissed the rules of the Senate — she wasted no time in sending out an email to raise money.  It is rather pathetic that she compared herself with true heroes.  

Sen. Tim Scott, on the other hand, is a Senator we should all be proud of.  

The Daily Signal on the increased cost of food with the $15 minimum wage.  The Coming Minimum-Wage Tsunami Will Wash Away Millions Of Minority Jobs.  

This article is about the New Trier High School in north suburban Chicago, can you be sure it isn’t about your local high school also?

By Getting Rid Of Education Department, Trump Can Fulfill Reagan’s Wish.  

The main stream media doesn’t give us all the facts…here is why President Trump and a problem with Australia.   

Americans Trust Trump Administration More Than News Media in New Poll.  

Former State Dept Official: Trump Didn’t Go Far Enough on Refugee Order, I Have Seen First-hand Its Abuse, Fraud. 

Terror Threat: Venezuela Has Been Selling Official Passports to Anyone Willing To Pay…In Iraq.

Mayor deBlasio is making YOU pay for his re-election campaign! 

Congressman John Faso was a guest on Tucker Carlson Tonight last night, if you missed it, here is the video. 

Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis speaks loud and clear for the safety of New York’s citizens. 

Michael Goodwin writes in today’s NY Post that the Democratic party has lost its mind — and its soul. 

The hypocrisy of the left:  Watch this 2012 video of Sen. Cory Booker.   More on this in Townhall.com

More hypocrisy from Senator Chuck Schumer. 

Governor Andrew Cuomo continues to do what he can to buy Buffalo’s votes — here he is pushing free college tuition in Buffalo.

Larry Levy writes about voter fraud in the Wall Street Journal.  (subscription required.)  Don’t worry however, this leader in California’s legislature can get you fake social security numbers, driver’s licenses and “green” cards.  He knows from personal experience as to quote him ” half of my family would be eligible for deportation” because they have obtained false documents. 

Still no decision from the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals.   President Trump mounts public defense of immigration order, blasts ‘political’ courts.  Will the 9th Circuit surprise us? 

BREAKING:  No decision today from the 9th Circuit Court.

Border security means that entering is privilege, not a right.

Charles Hurt has a great article in today’s Washington Times:  ‘1984’: Making liberals great again.  

Wednesday’s with Walter E. Williams. 

Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan stands up for the safety of New York State residents.

GOP breathes new hope into the education system when Betsy DeVos wins confirmation as education secretary as VP Pence casts historic vote. 

The Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren’s, leftist elitist in Hollywood want a government like this;  Venezuela is still paying for its failed experiment with socialism. 

Look at what is happening in Canada: Euthanasia ‘Safeguards’ Soon Seen as ‘Hurdles’.  Mr Wesley J. Smith has profound words at the end of his column….”We need to think about this as the assisted suicide argument unfolds here: Accepting euthanasia changes a society’s collective consciousness. The impetus to protect life soon morphs into a drive to embrace death.”

Did they not learn there lessons…undocumented aliens should not be given driver’s licenses. 

The Empire Center has a great tool to understand the NYS Budget…check it out here.

This is good news for those who have to visit the VA hospitals. 

Time Warner News writes about our conference last week.  And Chairman Mike Long was on Fred Dicker’s radio program last Monday...you can hear him here.  Chairman Long begins at the 25:15 mark. The Times Union even covered our CPPAC event last week. 

Big Brother has a new role. 

First things first….what an exciting Super Bowl game, despite the commercials that were not up to par or outright political.  Personally I missed Budweiser’s Clysdale horses.

On to more important things,   The Daily Signal informs us that more than 100 sanctuary cities across America received a total of $27 billion in federal funds in one year of which $7.6 billion goes to NYC.  Look at the chart and realize how much of a hole the NYC budget will have if President Trump withholds funds because NYC insists it should be a sanctuary city.  

Rogue Federal Bureaucrats Threaten Trump’s Agenda. 

Why the North Carolina voter ID case matters.

You have to be strong and comfortable in your beliefs to swim upstream when everyone else is swimming in the opposite direction. 

Will President Trump be able to fix this? 

Nothing surprising here:  GOP defectors have received thousands from Teacher’s Union.

File these articles under:  Do as I say, not as I do.   Honestly, the arrogance of the left is beyond belief. 

Look Who Funds The Group Behind The Call To Arms At Milo’s Berkeley Event.   Here is more on liberal tolerance.

A N.Y. health law so broken, it’s sick. 

One would think that a “bleeding heart liberal” would have more compassion for the most vulnerable of New York’s population. 

On Ronald Reagan’s birthday, here is his gift to you. 

Thomas Sowell feels that strongly about education that he offers us some wise words. 

All week we’ve seen how President Trump is short-circuiting Washington, through the truly radical act of keeping his campaign promises. Will the left lose it every time the President simply does what he said he was going to do?

Donald Trump has accomplished quite a bit in his first weeks in office – how happy are you by his leadership right now? And what would you say is President Trump’s most important action so far? Those are the first two questions in our new Weekly Poll.

The media and liberal activists (but I repeat myself) are responding to the Trump shake-up with fake news, fake news, and more fake news. 

And talk about fake: New York’s own Chuck Schumer cried “crocodile tears” over President Trump’s so-called “Muslim ban” or “immigration ban.”  And will he be sobbing uncontrollably at the news that Americans actually support the President’s actions?

Make no mistake, there’s plenty for Schumer to be sad about – from the Democrats’ electoral misfortunes to the complete failure of policies he advocates. What do you think Sen. Schumer should really be crying over? That’s the third and final question in our new Weekly Poll. 

The latest Paris attack may once again prove President Trump right about his concerns over America’s security. The President advised the nation to “get smart” after the Louvre attack, and if you ask me America started getting smart by electing Donald Trump in the first place.

Meanwhile President Trump showed his smarts by nominating a principled conservative to the Supreme Court. Neil Gorsuch is an originalist judge in the mold of Antonin Scalia – exactly what President Trump promised the American people as he campaigned for the White House. 

And as if on cue, the liberals cranked up the fake news – and this time made a particularly pathetic effort.

Have a great weekend!

Despite the left’s continued hysteria regarding President Trump’s temporary banning of people from 7 countries, Rasmussen is reporting that most likely voters still favor the refugee freeze.   Obviously, those who remain hysterical are not students of history and have no recollection of Winston Churchill’s “iron curtain” speech, that was received much the same as Trump’s ban originally, yet became a turning point in the 20th Century.   

Seth McLaughlin opines in the Washington Times that mob rules drive Democrats: Leaderless party revolves around fight against Trump. 

Donald Devine, senior scholar at the Fund for American Studies, opines in the Imaginative Conservative on How Should Conservatives Respond to President Trump’s Nationalism?  He also speculates in the American Spectator on if there will be an effect due to the 90 day hiring freeze. 

The Wall Street Journal (subscription required) writes about voter fraud in this article.  Hans von Spakovsky now manages the Election Law Reform Initiative at the Heritage Foundation and he  told WND and Radio America a thorough federal investigation into voting laws is clearly warranted.

Neil Gorsuch Could Rule on These 3 Big Cases If He Joins Supreme Court Soon. 

Bill Hammond, writes in the NY Torch, that Governor Cuomo’s executive budget calls for aggressive action to slow rising drug prices; while it may “sound” good, it relies on heavy-handed state regulation of drug prices – raises doubts as to its fairness, effectiveness, workability, and even legality.  Read more here. 

Tim Hoefer, also writing in the NY Torch, says this, “Taxpayers beware: the annual push to water down New York’s property tax cap is underway in the state Legislature.”  Read the rest of his article here. 

Need a check list for change:  The Empire Center provides it here.  Why not send your state legislator a copy of what the Empire Center recommends.  If your state legislator gets enough copies, maybe, just maybe they will read it and implement some solutions.

Of course, our Legislative Program is another good read for your legislators.  Send them a copy of our program also to let them know there are numerous ways to stop the hemorrhaging of people and jobs as they escape from the high taxes and numerous regulations stifling economic growth. 

Your Assembly Member’s email is here.  Your Senate Member’s email is here. 

Ed Whelan, president of the Ethics and Public Policy Center, is a former law clerk to Justice Scalia opines in National Review on President Trump’s nomination of Neil Gorsuch.   “Neil Gorsuch an ideal Antonin Scalia replacement, conservative legal scholars say” is the Washington Times headline.  Bob Fredricks opines in the NY Post on what makes Gorsuch so appealing to conservatives.  Politico also has an article on Judge Gorsuch that included this tidbit, On Tuesday, Obama’s former ethics czar, Norm Eisen, another classmate, tweeted: “Hearing rumors Trump’s likely Supreme Court pick is Neil Gorsuch, my (and President Obama’s!) 1991 Harvard Law classmate.If so, a great guy!”  Read the rest of the article here. 

Of course, the confirmation will not be smooth sailing as the democrats, led by Senator Schumer,  have already announced plans to filibuster his nomination.   Sen. Schumer should remember that in 2017 we have the ability to remind him and voters of his past words.  Watch Schumer v Schumer here.   Today’s NY Post editorial also reminds Sen. Schumer that he is a man who has no moral compass; his only compass is to say what he thinks his constituents want to hear at any given moment and more than willing to change his beliefs at any given moment. 

Perhaps some of the democrats who do not want to confirm Judge Gorsuch should read how his liberal colleagues and students love him. 

Guy Benson writes that there are cracks in the Senate Blue Wall.

For those who still think President Trump was wrong to fire Sally Yates, read this dissent by US Supreme Court Justice Scalia. 

Possible mayoral candidate Paul Massey agrees with Mayor de Blasio when he says NYC should stay a sanctuary city…really Mr. Massey.  You really think it is okay for NYC to disregard the United States Constitution and defy federal law…what other laws do you think it would be okay to defy?

New York’s high tobacco taxes cost the state billions.  Read why here.  

De Blasio again dodges the truth on Charters.

Wednesday’s with Walter E. Williams. 

The Daily Signal notes that President Trump’s refugee order balances security and compassion and is well within his authority to do so according to Laura Ingraham.  You can read the section of law for yourself; here is 8 US Code, Section 1182 F that Ms. Ingraham cited the morning on Fox and Friends.  The left is apoplectic about President Trump’s firing of Sally Yates, meanwhile,  Sebastian Gorka tries to set the record straight reminding everyone that President Trump is doing what he promised to do as a candidate. 

Congressman Chris Collins, made the news when he addressed the 50th Annual CPPAC as the featured luncheon speaker, where his remarks were warmly received by those in the audience. 

Senator Michael Gianaris (D-Queens) introduces legislation that puts New Yorkers safety at risk. 

There are Muslims who support President Trump’s initiative. 

Watch this, then remind your liberal friends where the left wing was just a few years ago. 

Is Governor Cuomo trying to ease his conscience by doing this?   This is the true Governor, donning a pink scarf and kissing the rings of Family Planning Advocates.  Governor Cuomo, over the weekend posted this on Twitter “As New Yorkers we have no tolerance for intolerance and that’s what we’re going to stand up and say.”  The same man that said this 3 years ago, “… they’re the extreme conservatives, they have no place in the state of New York, because that’s not who New Yorkers are.”  We have no place, but possible terrorists do.  Governor Cuomo is having an identity crisis and doesn’t appear to know who he is and what he stands for lately.  He proposes “free college” then he proposes a budget with increased SUNY Fees. 

Mayor de Blasio really takes care of his friends while ignoring the really important problems that are occurring right under his nose.

Wow:  Charity takes care of itself first. 

The Trump Administration is off to a stunningly conservative start, and one issue that stands out is border security. President Trump is keeping his promises and cracking down on illegal immigration, through “radical” ideas like securing the borders, enforcing the law and putting “sanctuary cities” on notice that they can no longer harbor criminal illegal immigrants.

President Trump’s actions this week mark the return of U.S. sovereignty and start the process of ending the Obama Era of open borders. (Unfortunately, the crusade by liberals like Andrew Cuomo to make fools of themselves is stronger than ever.)

What do you think will be the biggest benefit of putting a stop to illegal immigration? That’s the first question in our new Weekly Poll.

And don’t let the national media dismiss your concerns – illegals did vote for Hillary in November, and President Trump is right to investigate.

The March for Life is taking place today in Washington, and this year’s event is defined by a new spirit of optimism with conservative leadership in both the White House and Congress.

The White House is making a strong show of support. President Trump will call in to the gathering, while Vice-President Mike Pence and top White House strategist Kellyanne Conway will speak.

What’s the main reason that you are pro-life? That’s the second question in our new Weekly Poll.

The crowd at the March for Life will be very youthful – which shouldn’t be surprising, as young people are witnessing technological advances which show that abortion isn’t about just a choice but rather a living human being.

The Daily Signal reminds us that while the 2016 elections were a pro-life victory, the fight isn’t over and pro-life legislation still needs to be passed. And new reports show us that Mayor de Blasio is showing a stunning indifference to the suffering of at-risk children in New York City.

We have two very serious poll questions this week, so let’s end with something a bit lighter: Who do you think will win the Super Bowl – the Falcons or the Patriots? Shaun Marie will post the results next Friday, just in time for the big game.

It was 26 years ago today that we had an all-New York Super Bowl with a photo finish – remembered now as one of the best Super Bowls ever. Do you remember watching that one? I certainly do.

This year there’s a brewing (literally!) rivalry between these two teams, and the media is consumed with Tom Brady’s friendship with Donald Trump. Of course, the ads are as anticipated as the game.

Have a great weekend!

“We must think big and dream even bigger” says Larry Kudlow in his National Review article, quoting President Trump’s inaugural speech.  Kudlow focuses on President Trump’s optimism, as do the people who voted for Donald J. Trump.

Heather R. Higgins opines in the Wall Street Journal(subscription required) on the Promise of President Trump. 

President Trump keeping his promises on Day 6. More on President Trump’s actions here.

House passes bill banning taxpayer funding for abortion!  Click here for the Roll Call vote.  Now, we must get the Senate to pass the same bill.  There is no doubt that Sen. Schumer, the new champion to the left, will do all in his power to stop the bill from being passed, but he doesn’t understand that our voices are stronger than ever.  And he (Schumer) has meet his match in Sen. Tom Cotton.  More and more individuals are becoming pro-life; here is one outstanding article by Ann McElhinney. 

HHS Nominee Tom Price Urges Medicaid Changes to Improve Health Care. 

Governor Andrew Cuomo proposes another power grab!  This is a very dangerous precedent and must be stricken from the proposed budget. 

Bob Lonsberry has another item to cut from the Govenor’s budget…and we think he is right on target. 

Cuomo defends REDCs amid criticisms and START-UP NY.  Wow, Gov. Cuomo says this in the first linked article:  “The governor went on to say that ceding control of that money would turn the REDCs into local pork barrel spending. And “a pork barrel machine” is “how local politicians get into trouble.”  I have one word for the Governor:  Percocco.  Your arrogance is blinding, Governor. 

E. J. McMahon points out the business index is faltering and has been for four months.  Register for CPPAC and learn more from E. J. McMahon as he explains the NYS Budget in terms we can all understand. 

Mayor de Blasio releases his inflated budget. 

Wednesday’s with Walter E. Williams.