NEW YORK STATE CONSERVATIVE PARTY LEADERS FILE COMPLAINT IN STATE SUPREME COURT TO PROTECT CONSTITUTIONAL VOTING RIGHTS OF ALL NEW YORKERS

New York State Conservative Party leaders yesterday announced the filing of a verified complaint with the New York State Supreme Court, County of Niagara, to protect the constitutionally prescribed voting rights of all New Yorkers.

The document can be viewed here.

The complaint filed on Thursday in Niagara County, seeks to overturn an unconstitutional action by the State Legislature S8015-D/A10833 signed into law by Governor Cuomo on August 20th, 2020 and now Chapter 139 of the laws of 2020. This Chapter amends Election Law Section 8-400 in clear violation of Article II, Section 2 of the State Constitution. This section establishes specific circumstances in which a registered voter can obtain an absentee ballot.

The Conservative Party maintains that this Chapter makes a permanent change in the State Constitution and as such requires approval of the electorate by placing such amendment on the November ballot. The Legislature and Governor by adopting said piece of legislation have circumvented that process.

The authority that allowed the Governor to open the process of absentee ballots to all voters in 2020 was limited to the authority granted him through the broad temporary emergency powers adopted by the Legislature in the Spring of 2020. Those powers expire with the pandemic.

The State Constitution belongs to the people of New York as a safeguard against runaway governors and legislatures which we clearly now have. The Constitution spells out the rules for absentee voting in great specificity not to inhibit voting, but to protect the integrity of every vote in this state. Those who wish to make changes in these areas are free to do so through a vote of the electorate, but never through legislative action. They simply don’t have that power.

The State Conservative Party successfully challenged the constitutionality of other attempted changes to New York Election Law by the Governor and Legislature in 2020.

Every registered New Yorker should exercise his or her right to vote in every election, but it is imperative that the voting safeguards put in place by our State Constitution be observed to guarantee maximum ballot security. When rules are changed willy-nilly, public confidence in our election processes wane, and that can be a dangerous thing. This complaint seeks to protect the democratic rights of New Yorkers, and we are hopeful for an affirmative outcome by the Court.

 Statewide News Service

Recently, I joined the Statewide News Service to discuss Governor Cuomo, his toxic workplace environment, sexual harassment, and abuse allegations and finally the recall and initiative referendum legislation.

You can listen here.

Cuomo Calling on White House for Cover

Embattled Governor Cuomo is running out of friends willing to cover up his sexual harassment and abuse allegations. However, it appears he still has the cover of President Joe Biden.

Reports from in and around the White House are that the President and Vice President are split on how to respond to the scathing allegations surrounding Cuomo. Biden has remained loyal to Cuomo saying an investigation should be carried out, while it is rumored Vice President Harris is ready and prepared to call on the Governor’s resignation.

On Wednesday, the Washington Examiner wrote this story featuring myself and Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro.

I am happy that national publications have continued to follow the Governor Cuomo scandal closely and I hope that they also continue to remember that it does not end with the claims of sexual harassment and assault, but with the nursing home death cover up.

It is important that we continue to remember all those lost and the lies that came out of Albany in an effort to diminish the whistleblowers and those calling for the truth.

Live with Ed Ra

On Tuesday, March 23, I will be joined live with New York State Assemblyman Ed Ra.  Assemblyman Ra is the senior Republican on the Ways and Means Committee and will be joining me to discuss the egregious New York State Budget that is moving forward in the State Assembly and Senate.

We will be live at 7:00pm Tuesday and we look forward to seeing you join us. As always, just visit our Facebook page where you will see the interview.

‘Situation’ on Mexican border worsens as politicians fight over labeling migrant surge a ‘crisis’

Pelosi says Biden has southern border situation ‘under control’

President-in-waiting? Harris seizes spotlight with Biden’s future uncertain

White House Says Biden is ‘Doing Fine’ After Multiple Falls

 

NYS Conservative Party Chairman Jerry Kassar discusses recall and Initiative and Referendum legislation:  Listen to the Soundcloud interview with Marc Gronich, Statewide News Service, here.

President Biden:  Why is it that “political empowerment” and/or pacifying the Progressives means more then what is right for America? Rich Lowry describes:  How Trump Got Control of the Border.

The border mess is only going to get worse.

Democrats never cared about border security — and now they’re proving it.

Psaki uses ‘crisis’ to describe situation at the border, then walks it back.

House to Vote on Bills That Provide Citizenship Path to Illegal Immigrants.

“Xi Jinping Will Not Stop until He Is Stopped”: A Conversation with Gordon G. Chang.

Stacy Abrams, this is for you!  Rasmussen Reports:  75% Support Voter ID Laws.  And this of for all the Congressional/Senate Members who are considering increasing taxes on all of us who are doing their best to survive the economic restrictions placed on us by government:  Nearly Two-Thirds Oppose Higher Taxes.  Votes have consequences.  We will not let your constituents forget how you voted.

In a probable blow to pro-lifers and those who support religious freedom;  Senate Confirms Xavier Becerra as HHS Secretary in Near Party-Line Vote.

Jon Guze: Lessons from NAACP – HR1/For the People Act revives this shameful Democrat policy from 1950s.

This article, Justices’ Title VII ‘on Basis of Sex’ Ruling Spawning Unintended Consequences in Lower Courts, is a must read.  Unfortunately, it is very discouraging as it explains the unintended consequences of certain judicial decisions.  Should this trend not be stopped, young ladies may never win in a sports competition if a transgendered male is competing.  Isn’t it possible for transgendered competitors to compete with other transgendered competitors; it may be a smaller competitive field, but it would be one that is far more equal.

One Female Powerlifter’s Fight to Defend Women’s Sports

FEE Testifies Before the Senate: The Life-Threatening Unintended Consequences of Pandemic Lockdowns.

Nursing home administrator was ‘petrified’ by Cuomo’s order to take in COVID-19 patients.

Mr. President, would you send me a lifeline?  Sure, Andrew.  Biden seen as Andrew Cuomo’s lifeline in the White House.

Is this the right firm to inquire about the possibility of Governor’s impeachment?  N.Y. Assembly Opens Cuomo Impeachment Inquiry, Hires Law Firm.   State of Politics explains why some are skeptical of the choice of firms.   Then there is this:  New York Gov. Cuomo has appointed all 7 appeals court judges who would vote in impeachment trial.

Cuomo carries on a tradition of ruined dynasties.

House Democrats Ignore GOP Calls to Investigate Cuomo Nursing Home Scandal.

Bill Hammond writes in the Empire Center:   The Cuomo Administration Is Withholding Pandemic-Related Records Again.

Fauci Is Torched by Rand Paul Over Questioning About COVID Vaccines, Masks, and Immunity from Infection.

File this under Good News:  21 Republican-led states sue Biden over Keystone XL rejection.

How to Tell the Difference Between Real Education and Propaganda.

From E. J. McMahon:  Legislature seeks huge tax and spending hikes in next NY budget.  Today’s NY Post editorial calls it as it is:  “…the Legislature’s addiction to spending is strong; the bailout just gives it reason to get greedier.”

Here’s the List of the Top 20 States Getting ‘COVID’ Bailout Money (And Why It Raises a Giant Red Flag).

Bello says Cuomo should resign; says he was called by NYS vaccine head to gauge ‘position’ on governor.

The list keeps getting longer and longer:  New York Senate eyeing probe of Cuomo’s group home COVID policy.

Joe Concha on Washington Post’s correction to Trump-Georgia election story: ‘Big stuff’.   Washington Post correction points to larger issue with agenda-driven anonymous sources.

The Gatestone Institute has a message for President Biden:  Yemen’s Houthi Rebels are Iranian-backed Terrorists.

From City Journal:  The Left’s New Constitution/A raft of new legislation seeks to enshrine racial preferences into American society.

From the LA Times (it is good to see the LA Times remember President Ronald Reagan)  Op-Ed: Look to the Reagan administration for the answer to the China challenge.  Good advice for President Joe Biden, “…These efforts must apply Reagan’s fundamental insight — to win against a rival of China’s magnitude requires sustained pressure against the true sources of the adversary’s power. (emphasis added.)

China Hikes Defense Budget Again as US Weighs Flatlining Pentagon Spending.

This, President Biden, is not a good idea:  Biden reportedly planning largest tax hike in almost 30 years.

Huge fight looms over raising taxes.

McCarthy Rips Biden Over Border Crisis, Says He Needs to See ‘What He’s Created’

DHS secretary: Illegal immigration on border at highest rate in two decades.

Terror suspects are part of border surge, warns Rep. John Katko.

Our prayers go out to Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay and his family on the passing of his beloved father, H. Douglas Barclay.

Rent Control Is Making a Comeback in US Cities—Even as It Is Proving a Disaster in Europe.

Cuomo’s Schedules for the Peak of New York’s Pandemic Show Limited Contact with Outside Experts

Knowing what he has learned throughout this year, Governor Cuomo is a heartless, cold, micro-manager person to allow this to continue.  He has incapable of empathy for those who need it most. Team Cuomo gave group homes a deadly COVID mandate too — and it’s still in effect

Andrew Cuomo’s weakness puts all of New York at risk.

Gov. Cuomo is rightly facing calls to resign — but for the wrong crime.

Embattled Governor Andrew Cuomo Defends Democratic Tradition of Sexual Harassment.

Conservative Chair Calls for Hochul To Be Involved in Key Decisions Immediately.

Mayor de Blasio, on the other hand, has no problem reading the tea leaves and the newspapers, and blasts his nemesis:  De Blasio_ ‘Thoroughly corrupt’ Cuomo must resign to save lives.

NY legislature proposes nearly $7 billion in new taxes on wealthy.  See our response here.  For your information, in 1970 New York State had 41 Congressional Districts, when reapportionment takes place next year, we will lose at least one, possibly two seats, bringing us down to 26 (possibly 25) Congressional Districts.  The land mass of New York has not changed; people leaving in droves has reduced our representation in Congress.  (The Assembly, by contrast, has 150 Members, set by the NYS Constitution, and that number has been consistent since the 1938 Constitutional Convention was adopted.)  Spending in NYS is driving taxes up and driving people out.  Perhaps the time to reduce the number of Assembly Members has come.

E. J. McMahon: Through January, New York was still 1 million jobs in the hole. (Yet the Democrats in the legislature want to raise taxes on businesses…did they all fail economics?

Also, from The Empire Center:  Historic Decline in NY Public School Enrollment?

Peter Schweizer writes for Gatestone Institute:  China and Military Power through Artificial Intelligence.

Finally, some college professors are being responsible:  Cornell Faculty Revolt Against China Partnership

Robert Knight opines about exposing the left’s radical version of ‘normal’ in the Washington Times.

Halting the Energizer Bunny of ‘Wokeness’

Calls for unity really mean ‘stop disagreeing with Biden’

However, we can have unity despite political differences, if one has respect for the other.  Friendships that transcend differences — a Chesterton legacy.

Here is some good food for thought:  Fighting Totalitarianism with Beauty.

Joe Concha opines in The Hill:  The media fact-checkers finally come for Joe Biden.  

Joe Biden and the extreme left’s Equality Act would cancel religious freedom.

Biden’s threat of more lockdowns is disconnected from reality.

It looks like the Biden Administration is also looking to hike taxes…to help pay for the massive COVID-19 relief bill that did little for those who have been hurt most by government’s major shutdown.

From the City Journal:  Crossing the Line/The CDC stretched its authority to halt evictions, but it has taken a hands-off approach to preventing the spread of Covid-19 across the southern border.

Parents and grandparents, if your children are away at college, this is a must read:  Biden Prepares to Strip College Students of Due Process Rights.

File this under “Officially lost her mind:”  Pelosi Blames Trump for Border Crisis, Says Biden Inherited ‘Broken System’

D.C. Democrats Continue to Push Through Radical Agenda

With all the attention statewide focused on Governor Cuomo, his six sexual harassment claims, and pending federal investigation into nursing home death coverups, it is easy to lose track of all the bad Bills that Congress is passing in  Washington, DC.

This week they passed the $1.9 trillion “COVID-19 relief” Bill that had little to do with relief and more to do with giving money, that we do not have, away to foreign nations and spending on projects that have nothing to do with giving people and businesses the aide they need.

Every member of our delegation, Elise Stefanik, Lee Zeldin, John Katko, Nicole Malliotakis, Tom Reed, Andrew Garbarino, Claudia Tenney and Chris Jacobs all voted NO for the new round of stimulus that will cost each individual American over $5,000 to pay for.

Joe Biden and Nancy Pelosi also continued their assault on the 2^nd Amendment with the passage of H.R. 8, the “Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021”, and H.R. 1446, the “Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021”.

While all three bills passed the House this week, we are proud of the members of our delegation who voted NO.

I thank them all for their level-headed, common sense approach to all the legislation they voted on this week. Having had many discussions with the Congress members from NY, I can tell you they were on the right side of these votes from the start.

Cuomo’s Woes Continue

There have been no good days for Governor Cuomo the last few weeks, and it does not appear any are on the horizon.

Cuomo was accused by a 6^th woman this week; this time of sexual assault in the private residence of the Governor’s mansion. It has been referred to the local police to begin a probe into the Governor, potentially leading to a criminal investigation. If police choose to find the woman’s claims credible, Cuomo will officially be under investigation by two separate law enforcement entities at both the state and federal level.

On the Albany front, the entire Republican conference, and a growing number of Democrats, including leadership, have called on the Governor to resign. With more than half of the combined State Legislature having moved towards his resignation or impeachment, it is clear he has lost all ability to Govern and lead a legislative body.

When you have lost Albany, you have lost the people. New York needs a functional, working Government. Nearly a year ago, Andrew Cuomo prioritized a book deal, with a seven-figure advancement, over the health of New Yorker’s. While nursing home deaths piled up, and field hospitals remained empty, Cuomo was working on his fictional account of what a great leader he is.

His book is an egregious attack on our intelligence and disgusting show of self-promotion. We knew it then, and thankfully the entire world knows it now.

Conservative Candidate Petitions

We have a few more days remaining in this year’s petitioning cycle. If you have not yet signed a petition for your local Conservative Party candidate, please contact your local leadership, or someone you know who is involved with the party, to sign and get our candidates on the ballot.

A complete list of leadership and their contacts can be found here, or call the State Headquarters at 718-921-2158.

Just the News

I was happy to join David Brody on the Water Cooler yesterday to discuss Governor Cuomo, the hypocrisy of Senators Gillibrand, Schumer and the Democratic conference. Listen to the interview in its entirety by clicking here.

Over $57 billion in hidden taxes lurking in Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill

Sexual assault allegations against Andrew Cuomo referred to Albany police

Schumer: Biden ‘Inherited’ Border Mess from ‘Nasty, Negative’ Trump

New York Democrats start to discuss running for governor as Cuomo resists calls to resign.

Border crisis: Record number of migrant children being held in ‘grim’ cage-like ‘cells’ for longer than is legal

This Morning:  Assembly Democrats Could Decide Cuomo’s Fate

This afternoon:  NYS Assembly speaker lays groundwork for possible Cuomo impeachment.

Groping allegation against Gov. Cuomo referred to Albany police.

How soon he forgets:  6 times Cuomo called for other politicians to resign.

This is a stunning statement by Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand; albeit, no one should really be surprised.

The Empire Center has some very interesting information regarding New York’s fiscal interests:

New York’s Pandemic Progress Deteriorates Along with Cuomo’s Political Standing; 

Schumer’s First Spending Bill as Majority Leader Tailors Money for New York Medicaid.

Biden, Congress about to rain cash on NY state, local governments.

Cuomo Administration Approves Additional $45 Million in Pork Spending in 2020, Analysis Finds.  (As long as the federal government continues to bail out states; states like NY will continue to allow grant funds generated from bonds issued without voter approval to be granted by the Governor and his favored legislators.  This “house of cards” fiasco of uncontrolled spending must end.)

Really?  Do we need more black-market cigarettes (that are known to fund terrorists) flooding the streets? Health and Community Groups Back Cigarette Tax Hike for New York

Farmers react to billions in COVID-19 relief bill for Black farmers: ‘Where did common sense go?’

Biden’s ‘Transgender’ Order Imperils Victims of Abuse.

David Keene opines in the Washington Times that Democrats sentence a fair election system to death.  We will continue to link to articles explaining the dangers of HR 1, until it receives its own death sentence.   Here is DeRoy Murdock on HR 1:  the ‘For the People Act,’ tells us the Democratic Party is now the party of vote fraud.

Charles Hurt writes in the Washington Times:  Will the real president of the United States please stand up?

Chaffetz & Saphier: Widespread COVID panic – here’s how the left misused science to gain political power.

How pathetic is this?  Paoletta: Amazon Prime Stops Streaming Clarence Thomas Documentary During Black History Month.  Seriously, Amazon Prime?

From Gatestone Institute:   China Ramps up Pressure on Taiwan.

Microsoft Responds to China Cyber Attack by Expanding Business in China.

Ivy League Colleges Partner with Chinese Health Institutions Tied to Military

Is you child or grandchild heading off or college?   Read this first:  The Miseducation of America’s Elites/Affluent parents, terrified of running afoul of the new orthodoxy in their children’s private schools, organize in secret.

Newt Gingrich writes an open letter to Twitter in the Washington Times.

Larry Elder’s final thoughts on reparations.

Publisher Halts Promotion of Cuomo Book, Citing Nursing Homes Inquiry.  It is positive news that Crown Publishing has halted promoting of Gov. Cuomo’s book, but the question still remains; how much did he profit from it?  According to this article in today’s NY Post, “Embattled Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s book celebrating his response to the COVID-19 pandemic fetched a seven-figure advance – as publishers sought to capitalize on “another political star,” according to a new report.”  But we won’t know for sure until he files his financial disclosure by May 15.  According to the article, the governor has said he would donate a portion of his take to an unspecified coronavirus-related charity. (I doubt that that action will bring much comfort to the grieving families.)  We welcome Assemblyman Ron Kim in joining our call for the book details:  Cuomo urged to come clean on book deal amid nursing home deaths scandal.

Paul Grondahl writes in the Albany Times Union that Cuomo’s mother, sister remain by his side amid accusations;  “I don’t like what he’s going through,” Matilda Cuomo says.  In all honesty, no Mom would like the allegations her son, Governor Andrew Cuomo, is facing.  The whole article is about the allegations of the 5 (now 6) women who claim to have been sexually harassed by him.  What is missing from Mr. Grondahl;’s column is how Momma Matilda and sister Maria Cuomo Cole have reacted to the growing nursing home scandal and the subsequent cover-up.  Why was that left off the table?  Mr. Grondahl did mention it and the problems that have come to light regarding bolts used in the Mario Cuomo Bridge, yet neglected to let his readers know if they are upset by these allegations also.  Interesting to note, Gov. Cuomo noted in his moving eulogy at Mario’s funeral that Mario told him “You always have to do the right thing.”  The question now is:  Will Andrew Cuomo follow Mario’s sage advice?  The families of those who died in NY’s nursing homes need to know; a grave mistake is one thing – a cover-up of that grave mistake is unforgiveable and most likely criminal.

Why New Yorkers Are Appalled Gov. Cuomo Held an Event at the Javits Center.

Breaking:  Sixth woman comes forward; this time  ”the governor inappropriately touched her late last year during an encounter at the governor’s mansion, where she had been summoned to do work.”

Gov. Cuomo’s approval rating hits all-time low, but not in NYC.

E. J. McMahon explains how Andrew Cuomo’s crisis may open the door to state fiscal madness.

WalletHub finds tax burden is taxing for NY, CT residents; NY ranks 49 and they want to raise taxes. “WalletHub found that residents of states that voted Republican in the 2020 election on average paid less in state and local taxes than did residents of states that voted Democratic.” Any wonder why people are moving out of New York State?

From the City–Journal: Paging Dr. Hayek/Free-marketeers should make their case with renewed vigor after central planners’ pandemic missteps.

Parents and grandparents please read this:  The Brave New World of Children’s Propaganda

When Censorship’s the Game, Despotism Is the Goal.

Some Liberals Are Getting Sick of Cancel Culture.

KUDOS to Gov. Kristi Nome, a woman who stand by her convictions.   South Dakota passes bill banning transgender athletes in women’s and girls’ sport

Supreme Court Sides with Christian Student in College Free Speech Case; and the vote wasn’t 5-4! You may be surprised on how the Justices voted, read about it here:  A Win for Free Speech at SCOTUS.

Meet the soon to be US Attorney General:  Merrick Garland Approved Illegal Immigrant Teen’s US Abortion.

U.S. Democracy Could Be in Peril by Pelosi’s HR1.

Two peas in a pod:  In First National Interview, Harris Has Cozy Heart-to-Heart With Al Sharpton.

Frustrated progressives on relief package: ‘We’ll take the win’.  Of course they will and then they will come back for an even higher rate.

Number of Migrant Children in Border Patrol Custody Triples in Two Weeks.

From Gordon G. Chang — RED ALERT: China Is Winning the Great 21st Century Tech War

On a brighter note, we wish James L. Buckley a very happy 98^th Birthday.  Principled win in divided times: New York’s election of Sen. Jim Buckley was key in America’s Reagan-era rebirth.  Thank you for carrying our banner; we are so proud of you.

 

Is there another separate scandal simmering that Governor Andrew Cuomo’s administration will have to answer questions about?  Read Brendan J. Lyons article from Sunday’s Albany Times Union; Broken bolts: Structural problems on the Gov. Mario M. Cuomo Bridge were covered up.

Arrogant Andrew Cuomo faces a fall: Goodwin.

From Townhall.com:  Cuomo Throws a Fit: I’m Not Resigning!

Governor Cuomo must know his growing problem is serious when The Atlantic writes this:  Of Course Andrew Cuomo Isn’t Going to Resign/But his dream of a fourth term is slipping away.

Cuomo leans on crisis management playbook as walls close in.

New York Republicans announce Cuomo impeachment resolution: ‘We believe the time has come’

Cuomo closes vaccine site tour to press, avoiding questions on allegations as top Dems call for resignation.

Andrew McCarthy writes in National Review:  Why Cuomo Cooked the Books on Nursing-Home Deaths.

ICYMI:  Cuomo accuser says gov had someone else take sex harass training for him.

Andrew Stiles writes in the Washington Free Beacon about the DIARY OF DEATH: A Retrospective Review of ‘American Crisis’ by Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

What is the process to impeach Governor Cuomo if he refuses to resign?

John Faso, writes that NY needs term limits: More frequent turnover benefits all.

If anything, that is happening today in the “Cancel Culture” world needs to be CANCELLED, it is the fact that transgendered males are competing in women’s sports.  Track Athlete Resists Being Forced to Compete Against Biological Males.

Poll: 2/3 of Americans Think Corporations Are Taking Political Wokeness Too Far.

Tom Homan: Biden’s border surge – here’s how president’s team has created a crisis in record time.

Democrats Just Snuck a $1 Billion Tax Crackdown on Workers into Their COVID Bill.

Robert Knight opines in the Washington Times: Render unto Biden? Dems’ appetite for revenue will make taxes go through the roof.

Dictator Joe Biden.

Here is another one of his horrendous Executive Orders:  Executive Order on Promoting Access to Voting.

Conservative Nonprofit to Launch $10 Million Campaign to Strengthen Election Integrity.

What happened to George Floyd never should have happened.  However, George Floyd Justice in Policing Act Would Make Cops’ Jobs More Difficult and Dangerous.

Ocasio-Cortez’s Terrible Minimum Wage Argument.

Bob McManus on the new NYC School Chancellor:  Same as the Old Boss/Like her predecessor, New York City’s new school’s chancellor uses racial demagoguery to distract from a record of educational failure.

Guy Millière writes in Gatestone Institute about A Storm Over the American Republic.

Peter Schweizer writes in the same publication about Dragon Ships: China’s Naval Threat.

Researcher Taking US Grants Under Federal Investigation for Hiding Chinese Communist Party Contracts.

CDC issues guidelines for COVID-19 vaccinated population.

The current administration must close the borders, period.  White House says it must ‘work more’ to discourage illegal migrants coming to US

House Democrats Push Radical Agenda

The Democratic majority has been busy forcing their radical, partisan agenda down the throats of tax paying, law abiding citizens since the beginning of the 117^th Congress in January.

This week it was H.R.1/ S.1, better known as “For the Politicians Act.” H.R.1/ S.1 outlaws voter ID, implements same day voter registration, begins public financing of federal elections, and supports the groundwork for Washington D.C. statehood.

At a time when confidence in our election system is at an all-time low, we should not be passing legislation that bans voter ID and allows for same day voter registration giving our election boards no time to vet new registrants properly.

H.R.1/ S.1 isn’t about protecting the rights of voters, it’s about seizing control of our time-tested state election processes to benefit the Democratic Party. This massive federal overreach would politically weaponize the Federal Election Commission (FEC), a traditionally bipartisan commission, and force taxpayers to pay for the re-elections of career politicians. It would further discourage Americans from exercising their First Amendment rights by abolishing privacy laws that protect them from the left’s pernicious cancel culture tactics. Any way you look at this bill it screams Big Brother.

The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act, a reform bill that bans chokeholds and alters the so-called qualified immunity for law enforcement, which would make it easier to pursue claims of police misconduct, was also passed in the House. This bill does nothing but make an already tough job more difficult on law enforcement and allows for the defunding of police and their equipment, such as bulletproof vests.

This last week, Democrats in Congress showed the American people once again their wallets and personal safety mean nothing to them. It is imperative we work to take back the majority in 2022 to stop even more radical legislation from making it to the House floor.

Smoke and Mirrors from Albany Democrats

 Democrats in the State Legislature provided us with more lip service this past week as they pretended to work tirelessly for the people of New York and strip embattled Governor Cuomo of his emergency powers.

The bill passed by the Legislature merely affects new Executive Orders and allows the previous orders to be extended beyond April 30, with the Governor being allowed to amend them if his Department of Health deems its a necessity. The reality is that potential new orders will cover any area imaginable.

With the trust in our Governor and State Department of Health being at an all-time low following the revelation of the nursing home death cover ups, and yesterday’s breaking news that the Cuomo Administration altered documents and withheld data since at least July, Governor Cuomo should not only lose all his emergency powers immediately and into the future, he should resign his seat immediately.

Now is not the time for Democrats to play games in Albany, with all the information we have received the past few weeks, it is clear, Andrew Cuomo is not fit to serve anyone other than Andrew Cuomo.

Governor’s Race

 I was pleased to hear that Congressman Lee Zeldin is exploring a race for Governor. There is no doubt he is a very strong candidate capable of running a good race and representing the state of New York.

He joins Congressman Tom Reed who has also expressed interest, and would be a formidable candidate.

I suspect others will also come forward, but, the bottom line is that the Governorship is in play and with the right candidate, we could be looking at a much needed changing of the guard in Albany.

Recent polling also indicates Senator Chuck Schumer is overstaying his welcome as the Senior Senator from New York. 2022 is shaping up to be a very important year for our state as voters from many political parties have woken up to the reality of what Governor Cuomo is doing to our great state.

Can Republican Congressman Lee Zeldin Beat Governor Andrew Cuomo in 2022?

Our view: It’s time for New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign. Here’s why.

WATCH: Cuomo sexual harassment accuser speaks out in interview

BREAKING: Cuomo administration revealed to have doctored report proving nursing home deaths.

NYC sees 75% jump in February shootings; de Blasio insists: ‘We are the safest big city in America’.