ZELDIN TAKES OFF

There was exciting news on all fronts concerning Congressman Lee Zeldin’s bid for Governor.  On the Republican primary front, Zeldin the unanimous choice of the Conservative Party, was distancing himself from his three GOP opponents.  In fact, he is leading second place Andrew Giuliani and Rob Astorino 45 to 14, a full 31 points, with Harry Wilson a very distant third.

Polling indicates in the general election Lee was in a statistical tie with Hochul.  This is by far the best showing for a GOP/Conservative candidate, at this point in time, since George Pataki was in office.

Frankly I am not surprised.  For months the leadership of the party and myself have been vocal proponents of the Zeldin candidacy.

A conservative by nature, with a solid voting record on issues important to us, he has shown himself to be an awesome campaigner and an equally strong fundraiser. Often accompanied by his wife and twin daughters while crisscrossing the state, Lee emanates the warmth of a family man and the strength of a Lt. Colonel in the Army.

Republican Lee Zeldin: Poll shows I can beat NY Gov. Kathy Hochul

Lee Zeldin claims 31-point lead over NY Republican primary rivals for governor

 SUNY BROCKPORT LOSES ITS MIND

It seems as though we can always count on the academic elites to do something that causes you to shake your head and wonder what they are thinking.  SUNY BROCKPORT is planning to highlight convicted cop killer Anthony Bottom at an upcoming “Diversity Conference.”  Worse yet, until the statewide outcry from our party, the GOP, Senate GOP Leader Ortt, and countless other conservative oriented officials, Brockport was planning to use taxpayer dollars to pay Bottom for his appearance.

Paying him has been taken off the table. That is not nearly enough. Bottom’s invitation needs to be rescinded.  Furthermore, SUNY Brockport should reach out to the families of slain police officers Waverly Jones and Joseph Piagentini to apologize for the unnecessary pain the school’s actions have caused.  I suppose I will not hold my breath, but it is what they should do.

STATEMENT FROM NEW YORK STATE CONSERVATIVE PARTY CHAIRMAN GERARD KASSAR

 HARRIS IS AN EMBARRASSEMENT

It seems that one of the few national items of which both the right and the left often agree is Vice President Harris’s poor handling of her office. Poor handling of her office seems to be her MO, but actually embarrassing the nation of which she is second in command is new territory even for Harris.

Her performance last week, at a press conference with the Polish President, in which she was clearly unprepared can only be described as embarrassing. And then her attempt at humor in which she laughed at her own comments only further deepened the problems that are occurring regularly for the United States on the world stage.

Reality is catching up to Biden on the border.

America’s Enemies Find Weakness at Every Turn.

‘He Doesn’t Work For The United States’: Psaki Deflects When Asked If She Stands By Calling Hunter’s Laptop Disinformation.

China’s formidable technology challenge.

US Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas’s warning to America; a wise man indeed.

In case you missed what John Lee wrote in yesterday’s NY Post: China won’t let Putin lose his ugly Ukraine war.  Do you think President Biden will read that article prior to his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday?

Victor Davis Hanson writes about the 10 Realities of Ukraine in American Greatness.

WSJ Columnist Zeroes in on Why the Biden Response to the Ukraine War Is a Mess.

New U.S.-Iran Nuclear Deal? Why Biden’s Pursuit Is Dangerous And Delusional

The New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms, has in the past held a Legislative Day in Albany, NY, but due to COVID restrictions have been able to do so.  In this modern age of technology, the New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms adapted to being prevented from “walking the halls” to getting their message out in a new way and we are the beneficiaries.  Click here to watch the New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms held their Legislative Day 2022: A Digital Day of Action.

At the very least, Governor Hochul is listening to the concerns of New Yorkers.  We haven’t seen the proposals, nor are we confident that the democrats in the legislature, will adopt any portion of what must be done, since they were passed in both houses that are controlled by democrats and they since doing so have dug themselves in on “no changes,” but it is a beginning of a conversation that is truly needed.  Let’s hope Gov. Hochul is doing this for all the right reasons and not just pandering to the people.

Al Gore, Vanishing Polar Ice, and the Perils of Censoring ‘Misinformation’

Christopher Rufo writes in City Journal about The War on Innocence/A Kentucky summer camp teaches “sex liberation,” “BDSM,” and “self-pleasure” to minors.  “Such a program would hardly cause a stir on the campuses of Oberlin or Barnard, but Sexy Sex Ed is hosting its programs in a deep-red state and recruiting children as young as 13 to discuss graphic sexual practices with the instructors and adult co-participants in their thirties and forties. The camp organizers have admitted that they target vulnerable youth, including foster children, who are at high risk of sexual abuse. (Emphasis added.)”

The CDC Quietly Changes Its Data on Pediatric COVID Deaths

Also from City Journal:  Paying the Price/Why does America spend so much on health care?  A comprehensive article on health care, not only in America, but other countries with single health care insurance.

Transgender Indoctrination at School and in Kids’ Movies.

Waking Up in Dunderland.

Has Russia Been Financing Western Environmentalism?

Could New York’s Environmental Bond Act get even bigger?

It must be an election year and legislators think they score points when they take your money just to give it back for something you may not want or will ever need.  NY Senate, Assembly propose raising spending above Gov. Hochul’s budget.

New York’s economic recovery remains fragile amid challenges.

In slow post-pandemic jobs recovery, NY still trails 48 states.

Democrats are holding New York back from substantial growth in real jobs.    The City Journal explains how in this article:  Up in Smoke/New York’s upstate region should be an energy arsenal of democracy, not a pot plantation.

With sincere apologies to Fleetwood Mac, but reading this article, NYC comptroller: Health coverage for undocumented New Yorkers would aid economy,  makes me think of “Tell Me Lies,” albeit, the two really do not have an issue in common.

Democrats Urge Biden to Enact Agenda by Edict.  Seriously?  Why bother to have this separate branch of government if a president enacts his agenda by edict?  It is mindboggling that some in Congress would even consider such a preposterous idea.

File this under Good News:  Biden Fed nominee Sarah Bloom Raskin withdraws board candidacy

White House drafts TikTok stars to blame Putin for rising gas prices.  Who is in control of making these White House decisions?  TikTok is owned by Beijing-based technology company ByteDance, founded by the Chinese billionaire entrepreneur, Zhang Yiming. The 37-year-old was named one of Time Magazine’s 100 most influential people in 2019, who described him as “the top entrepreneur in the world”. TikTok is a social media platform for creating, sharing and discovering short videos. The app is used by young people as an outlet to express themselves through singing, dancing, comedy, and lip-syncing, and allows users to create videos and share them across a community.  Where are the adults in the White House?

China Locks Down Entire Province in Struggle to Contain Covid Outbreak

From City Journal: Food for the Table, Not for the Gas Tank/With prices skyrocketing, it’s time for Washington to suspend—and ultimately repeal—the Renewable Fuel Standard.

The 3 Traits Warren Buffett Says He Looks for in an Employee.  Why do I think many employers have not read this article?

Breaking Bread Together: Community Begins With Simple Acts.

From the Gatestone Institute:  Why Did Vladimir Putin Invade Ukraine? If you only have time for one article today, make it this one.  It is well worth reading; giving historical details that are important to understand as this crisis continues to dominate the news.

Why Are the Biden Administration, EU, Appeasing the Iranian Regime?

Israel faces high stakes as Russia go-between.

Wartime Confidantes

Conservative European countries facing pressure to turn woke.

National Review writes about Preventing the Ukrainization of Taiwan.

ICYMI:  America’s Ruling Class Wants to Reduce Us to Incompetence

Benchmarking New York – Empire Center for Public Policy.

The Trans Movement Is Failing Where the Gay-Rights Movement Succeeded.

Victor Davis Hanson opines about The Green Immoralists.

From Farmers To Office Commuters, Here’s How Biden’s Gas Prices Are Hurting Americans Coast-To-Coast.

As dangerous perps keep walking free, Hochul and sane Dems must insist: No state budget without criminal-justice fixes.

When you see the headline above, is it any wonder why most of the respondents to John McLaughlin’s poll cite “crime is the No. 1 issue, with one in five respondents citing it as their top concern.”  Republican Lee Zeldin: Poll shows I can beat NY Gov. Kathy Hochul.  Get involved and help Save Our State.

‘Righting the wrongs of the past’.

GOP raises red flag on Supreme Court nominee’s Guantánamo work.

Biden Repeats Massive Lie About COVID Vaccines…Again.

We strongly suggest that President Biden read this article, How liars create the ‘illusion of truth’, and if he cares one iota about America he will follow the advice written in the last paragraph:  “But part of guarding against the illusion is the obligation it puts on us to stop repeating falsehoods. We live in a world where the facts matter, and should matter. If you repeat things without bothering to check if they are true, you are helping to make a world where lies and truth are easier to confuse. So, please, think before you repeat.”

West Virginia Lawmakers Send Bill to Governor’s Desk Protecting Unborn Babies with Disabilities

Greta Callahan gets an A for honesty and an F for setting an example to the children being taught or should I say not being taught:  ‘Our Fight Is Against Capitalism’ and ‘the Patriarchy,’ Says Union Boss Leading Teachers Strike

Real Men Wanted.

And speaking of Real Men…. Ronald Reagan: Confronting an Evil Empire.

Out of Touch and Out of Line

Democratic Senators Rachel May and Robert Jackson showed a complete disregard for the thousands of victims, their families, those we continue to lose today and the millions that were affected by the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Their cheap political imagery depicting an airplane flying into the twin towers was a truly sickening display of politics, one that has no place in New York or anywhere else.

Fortunately, many people noticed, held them accountable and forced them into a quick, cheap apology, though the damage was already done. Though they continued to show how out of touch they are with the real world as they gave poor excuses, such as they didn’t see the banner their staffs had produced before posing with it.

Regardless of party affiliation 9/11 imagery to push political agendas are despicable. While I’d like to say I believe they have learned their lesson, I have a suspicion their apology was made out of necessity not remorse.  See our press release here.

Rep. Malliotakis Introduces Legislation Honoring James Buckley

 On the 99^th birthday of former Senator James Buckley, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis introduced H.R. 7034 to rename portions of the Gateway National Seashore located on Staten Island in his honor.

Buckley, who was elected to the United States Senate solely on the Conservative Party line, played a pivotal role in establishing the Gateway National Recreation area which is a large element within the National Park System.

On behalf of the Conservative Party we’d like to thank the Congresswoman, wish her success and offer our full support.

Read the full bill here

Remove Russia from the UN Security Council

 Although, personally, I would much prefer to see the United States remove itself from the UN and send the organization packing, the reality is that stiff action needs to be taken in the form of removing Russia from permanent member status.

 Russia has used its position to block what in theory is the most important role the UN is designed for—preventing war and genocide.

 Permanent members can be removed by a 2/3 vote of the General Assembly. It is time to remove Putin and his hostile Russian regime and see where other UN member’s loyalty lie.

US leaders predicted Kyiv’s swift fall after Russian invasion. Why were they so wrong?

White House Slammed Over Comments On Electric Cars: ‘Fairy Dust And Unicorns’

Kamala Harris Had Another Laughing Incident in Poland

Maryland ‘Pregnant Persons’ Bill Seeks to Decriminalize Infanticide.

The Nobel Committee Should Give Zelensky the Peace Price Now.

Ukraine Crisis: The Next Biden Defeat?

Biden’s feckless energy policy is only getting worse — and he can’t blame Putin.

On Russia, Biden should learn from Reagan how economic warfare is done.

President Biden’s determination, at this time, to prevent American’s from being energy independent is undermining every aspect of the one nation that has used its ingenuity to uplift the world; his stubbornness is blinded by his fear of the woke and the press.

Biolabs or Bioweapons Labs?

Putin’s War Crimes: Reported Heroes and Others

Biden Administration to Extend Transportation Mask Mandate.

Stephen Moore’s Committee to Unleash Prosperity explains what the House passed last night, well worth the read.

Lawmakers feast on pork in omnibus.  In 2011 a ban was established, then last year quietly came back and now that we are in an election year, earmarks are back; it seems as if they believe your vote is tied to how much of your tax dollars go to their pet projects that will most likely be named after them.    Sen. Schumer’s name is attached to 59 earmarks totaling nearly $80 million, which one can be certain that he will travel all over the state this summer with those huge checks (and of course a press gaggle) to let you know how generous he is with YOUR money.

8 Ways Massive Omnibus Spending Bill Is a Mistake

Inflation rises 7.9% in February, a new 40-year high.

Biden’s HHS Pushes ‘Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility’ Agenda to Racialize Government.

Yes, the two lawmakers apologized, as far as I am concerned, the apology rings extremely hollow.  Did they not take the time to read what they are standing behind and holding?  If not, why not? These are legislators who vote on bills the have an impact on the lives of everyday New Yorkers…have they approached that responsibility in the same way they chose to stand with this banner?

New Poll: Taxes are Top Reason Residents Looking to Leave New York.

“The Least Woke City in America”.

Florida Legislature Passes Parental-Rights Bill on LGBT Ed for Young Children.

From City Journal:  Misguided Affirmations/Media coverage of transgender issues tends to make four conceptual mistakes.

Boats Against the Current: Taking Hopeless Times and Making Them Otherwise.

If Ukraine Falls Does the Democratic Party Fall as Well?

From the Gatestone Institute: Biden Administration Appeases Mullahs, Iran Escalates Assassinations.

Katie Pavlich opines in Townhall.com: Biden Bans Russian Oil, Insists His Climate Agenda is the Way Forward.  Part of what Biden said:  “It’s simply not true that my administration or policies are holding back domestic energy production,” Biden said. “To protect our economy long term we must become energy independent…it should motivate us to accelerate a transition to clean energy.”  OMG!  Mr. President, we were energy independent prior to your election!.  How is our purchasing oil from Iran and Venezuela – again giving our enemies our money for oil — going to make things better???  The only solution is to increase our production!  More from Katie Pavlich here: Did You Catch the White House Explanation for Buying Oil From Hostile Countries?

From the Washington Times:  Biden pivots on Russian oil embargo, announces ban in effort to ramp up pressure on Putin

Rich Lowry writes What Putin Knew.

From the Washington Examiner:   Biden is wrong to trust Russia and Iran.

From the Daily Signal:  What China Is Learning From Putin’s Ukraine Invasion

From the City Journal:  War and Persuasion/Vladimir Putin has unleashed a war of militaries and also of narratives.

Biden is giving Russia ‘more leverage’ in Iran Deal talks, national security experts warn.

Iran oil is fueling Russia’s war machine — US must not lift sanctions against Tehran

Charles Hurt writes in the Washington Times:  Brutus in South Carolina.

How Zelenskyy has proved you don’t need to be a bare-chested strongman to be a great leader.

These are the 10 most expensive states for gas.

With gas prices sky high, here are pro tips to make a tank last longer.

From State of Politics:  How New York’s budget could affect health care for years.How New York’s budget could affect health care for years

The appliance wars and government overreach.

Sleepwalking Into a Chinese-Style Social Credit System.

Why Is Everything the Left Doesn’t Like ‘Misinformation’?

God Last, Chaos First.

We must practice the art of living, here and now, however broken the world may be.

Great analysis from Miranda Devine:  As threat of nuclear war looms, how Democrats spin a crisis.

Ukraine vs. Russia: A modern-day David vs. Goliath story.

Putin and the Law of Unintended Consequences.

‘Something Must Be Wrong’: Why Hasn’t the 40-Mile Russian Convoy Outside Kyiv Moved in Days?

If Putin wants to remake the Soviet Union, what country would Russia target next?

What good is the United Nations?

Oil hits 13-year high as Blinken signals openness to a ban on Russian oil imports.

China remains ‘all in for Putin,’ Chinese-Russian foreign policies are ‘highly coordinated,’ Gordon Chang says.

From Gatestone Institute:  A Plan for Peace in Europe.

The ravages of the invasion of Ukraine by Russia must be covered by news outlets, but I must ask, with all the attention on Ukraine, what is happening on our southern border?   With the lack of news coverage, no one shinning a light on the infiltration of illegals crossing the border, have the numbers increased expeditiously?

Newest NY Board of Regents member is leftist who gripes about ‘toxic whiteness’.

Cuomo’s ego won’t allow him to be out of the limelight — or politics.

File this under “Addicted to the political limelight” or “Just outrageous Chutzpah” Cuomo complains ‘cancel culture’ and dirty politics ruined his career in speech at NYC church.

Source: Cuomo would face impeachment if elected again.

Andrew Cuomo’s Comeback Tour Is Here

Biden’s pro-police talk doesn’t change his anti-cop walk.

The sun is shining in Florida, thanks to a sweeping entrepreneurship agenda

Jeff Minick opines in Intellectual Conservative:  A Change in Sex Ed? Count Me In.

Groupthink today: an endless circle of scapegoating.

Marijuana legalization is not harmless.

The gulf widens between Democrats’ truth and lies.

Convention

This past week both the New York State Conservative and Republican parties held conventions and I am proud to announce we have a unified slate of candidates going into November 2022.

The two parties are unified behind a ticket led by Lee Zeldin and his pick for Lt. Governor, former NYPD Deputy Inspector Alison Esposito, United States Senate candidate Joe Pinion, New York State Attorney General candidate Michael Henry and finally New York State Comptroller candidate Paul Rodriguez.

In many ways 2022 is do or die for New York State. Year after year you hear about this election being the most “important.” Well, we have hit critical mass in New York State and we cannot afford the trajectory our leaders have us on. Our streets aren’t becoming less safe, they are less safe. Our pockets aren’t going to hurt, they are hurting. Time for a change is here, time to try something new is here.

Please visit our facebook page to see the acceptance speeches from our slate of candidates.

Reapportionment Legal

The Democratic Party wanted our petition related to overturning the grossly unfair gerrymander of the Congress and State legislature to be dismissed this past week when our hearing began before the State Supreme Court in Steuben County.  We wanted a full hearing on our claims with discovery ordered to accompany all written arguments and responses.  We got what we wanted.  The Democratic representative did not.

The Judge is committed to dealing with the case in an expeditious manner.  I am happy with the progress and will continue to keep you informed.

 State of The Union

The Conservative Party was pleased to see a bipartisan spirit of cooperation Tuesday over Russia’s vicious and illegal invasion of democratic Ukraine. We urge President Biden and Congress to redouble U.S. efforts to cripple Russia’s already faltering economy and to provide brave Ukraine with the lethal weaponry needed to defend itself.

We were anything but pleased, though, with President Biden’s domestic agenda that subscribes to the failed and magical liberal philosophy that the more government spends the more it saves. That’s how you drive an economy into the ground.

What’s needed is a long-term plan to stop the government overspending driving the most rapid inflation growth in 40 years. Americans once reached for the moon. Now, they reach ever more deeply into their pockets just to pay the interest on U.S. debt. That’s not a sustainable practice, and, until proper fiscal stewardship enters Washington’s vernacular, our woes at the supermarket and gas pump will go on.

Click here to read and share my full statement.

Oil surge has gas breach $5 a gallon in first US city.

Macron after call with Putin: Prepare for the worst in Ukraine.

BREAKING: US Senate votes to end COVID-19 national state of emergency

Once again, Sen. Joe Manchin, stands up for his constituents:  Manchin pours water on Biden’s attempt to revive Build Back Better.

From the NY Post: Key takeaways from President Biden’s State of the Union address.  From The Hill:  Five takeaways from Biden’s State of the Union address.  From Fox News:  Biden’s State of the Union speech: Top 5 moments.  From the Daily Signal:  Fact-Checking 10 Claims From Biden’s State of the Union Address.

What Biden Got Wrong in His State of the Union Address.

Charles W. Cooke writes about All the President’s Incoherence.

President Biden’s State of the Union report card: Experts give their grades.

Biden’s unserious State of the Union.

Joe Biden’s State Of The Union Previewed Dems’ Fake Attempt To Walk Back Their Culture War.

Biden should’ve had a Churchill moment — but blew it with a back-slapping SOTU.

Determined Leadership Everywhere but America: Open the Spigots, Open the EastMed Pipeline

Russian cyberattacks against US banks increasing: sources.

U.N. Votes Overwhelmingly to Condemn Russian Invasion of Ukraine, Demands Withdrawal

Paskudnyak Putin.

White House asks Congress to approve additional $10B in Ukraine-related aid.  The request is well laid out for where the money will go; however, there is nothing indicating any cuts to where the money is coming from…since government isn’t selling a product for us to purchase, it will come from increased taxes and add to the soaring inflation we are already facing.  AT THE VERY LEAST, OPEN THE PIPE LINES SO WE ARE NOT PAYING RUSSIA FOR GAS THAT WE HAVE; AMERICA FIRST!

China asked Russia to delay Ukraine war until after Olympics: report

White House unveils plan for next phase of COVID-19 fight.

Biden wants to waste more money on COVID on top of the trillions spent

Meanwhile, Democrats look for offramp from masking in public.  Since they will do almost anything to stay in office and not have to work in the real world, they are “…distancing themselves from the strong pro-mask stance they took for most of the pandemic, which is becoming more and more of a political liability at a time when many Americans are reaching their limits of COVID-19 fatigue.”

NRA Scores Court Victory Against AG Letitia James In New York.  More in this decision from Townhall.com.

Don’t Buy Democrats’ Cries of GOP ‘Racism’ and ‘Misogyny’ on Biden’s Supreme Court Pick.

Don’t Mess with the Tax Cap.

Protecting the Magic of Childhood.

The World Wants to Be Deceived.

There are some times when we really need to laugh out loud; this column by Cindy Adams, made me do just that this morning.  Of course, it helps that I spent half my life living in New York City.  Thanks for the memories, Cindy Adams, more importantly, thank you for making me laugh!