President Donald J. Trump wants to get the economy back on track by Easter and as long as it is feasible it should be done.  The key word is feasible; President Trump understands that the economy matters and history has shown that panic has led to government “cures” that are worse than the disease.

Madam Speaker:  Energy Bailouts and Handouts Don’t Belong in Coronavirus Packages.

What We Know About Potential Treatments for COVID-19.

Say thanks to ‘greedy pharmaceutical companies’ — they’re our best coronavirus hope.

While everyone complains about the ever-increasing costs of prescription drugs, after learning about that many of our prescription drugs are manufactured in China, would people be willing to pay more knowing they are manufactured in America.  I certainly would.  Is US Too Dependent on China for Medical Supplies?

The Legacy of Americans in a Time of Crisis.

At this time, the market is up most likely based on the fact that there is an agreement on the “coronavirus bill”, however there is a new problem with the bill.   Four GOP Senators have a grave concern that there is a massive drafting error in the bill.  Read about it here.  Governor Andrew Cuomo says the bill would be “terrible” for New York State. Read more here.  BTW, Sen. Schumer is taking credit for the “coronavirus bill”.  Anyone surprised by his taking credit?

Fauci Scolds Media: Seriously, Stop Trying to Drive a Wedge Between President Trump and Me.

A Litany of Useless Laws Have Been Exposed by the Coronavirus.

Coronavirus and the Seventh Theorem of Government.

Another Roundup of Positive Updates on the COVID Outbreaks from Around the World.

New York State, already facing a budget huge deficit, should expect a bigger hole, according to State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli.

AOC’s Screed Against Billionaires Turns the Definition of Theft on Its Head.

A Body Without a Soul: Is That the State of Our Culture?

Words of wisdom from Walter E. Williams.

A medical pandemic is, to say the least, a serious health problem that needs to be addressed. However, in doing what is right for those at risk, and those who do not know they have the virus, for carriers who do not get sick, and for everyone who breathes, government must realize that the economic fall out in doing all of what may be necessary, may bring about an economic crisis greater than the medical pandemic currently being faced.  In fact, government is well on its way to creating an economic crisis the likes of which may rival any previous one throughout our history.  Yes, government has an obligation to protect her citizens, but it also has a fiscal and moral obligation to not waste her revenues.  Americans and New Yorkers are strong individuals that will withstand this crisis and be that much stronger as we always have since the birth of our great nation.

E. J. McMahon explains in his column NYS Will Soon Need A Fiscal Ventilator.

Today’s NY Post editorial writes this:  NY lawmakers will pass a state budget, must stick to what’s necessary.  “The first instinct of the progressives who run the Legislature — hike taxes in the name of balancing the books — is guaranteed to make the economic picture worse, kicking average New Yorkers when they’re down.”

How Roman Central Planners Destroyed Their Economy.

Stimulus Spending Won’t Stop the Economic Fallout from the Coronavirus.

BREAKING: President Trump Announces Stricter Guidance for Gatherings, Bars and Restaurants.  Recommending no more than groups of 10

Do you think it may be time to buy stock in streaming companies?

David Kamioner reviews last nights’ debate between the two B’s, Biden and Bernie, for LifeZette.

Judge tossing NY’s public-campaign-finance law is a win for rule of law. It is rare when the NY Post and NY Daily News have editorials that agree on public campaign financing, but apparently, our lawsuit brought them together on the fact that such an expensive expenditure of public funds does not belong in the hands of non-elected officials and both editorials agree that Niagara County state Supreme Court Justice Ralph Boniello made the right decision.  Commission impossible: A judge upends the recommendations of a misbegotten state campaign finance panel.

Conservative Party Defeats Governor Cuomo and Public Finance Commission

 Since day one, we’ve been saying the State Legislatures creating of a Public Finance Commission was an unconstitutional delegation of legislative authority. On Thursday, a Niagara Supreme Court judge agreed and ruled in our favor.

This is a big blow to the Governor who attempted to strip New Yorker’s of their right to vote for third parties, and reach further into the pockets of taxpayers through an unelected body of handpicked cronies.

“The Legislature established the commission and delegated to it the authority to create new law and to repeal existing law which is a function reserved solely to the Legislature under the constitution,” ruling Supreme Court Justice Ralph Boniello said. “The transgressions became final when the recommendations of the commission became law without further action by the Legislature,” he added.

This entire process was a total overreach by an overzealous Governor. This is a total victory for political freedom in New York, and a reminder to Governor Cuomo that he is an executive and not an emperor. Reason has won out over Machiavellianism, and New York State is better for it.

Joe Biden’s Big Primary Win

 Vice President Joe Biden enjoyed another successful batch of primaries Tuesday as he clinched huge victories in Mississippi, Missouri, Michigan, and Idaho. Bernie Sanders was victorious in only North Dakota, vastly underperforming from his 2016 numbers. It is clear that Sander’s success in 2016 was a complete rejection of Hillary Clinton, and not the political revolution that he had suggested.

While it appears Socialist Bernie Sander’s path to the nomination is all but over, there are still many important questions to be answered, including the health of Vice President Biden.

It is fair to question whether Biden is fit to serve as President. We all recall the mainstream liberal media and never trumper’s questioning whether or not Donald Trump was fit to serve in office, and President Trump has since proven to be in outstanding physical health according to White House Doctors.

At 77 years old, Biden is four years older than Reagan was during his 1984 re-election campaign. If elected, Biden will be 78 years old when sworn in, older than Reagan on his last day as President.

Biden has contributed to our concern as American citizens, he has repeatedly misspoken, forgotten where he was, shown an extreme lack of patience, and recently, forgot the words of the Declaration of Independence, saying “All men and women are created, by the, you know, you know the thing.” He has also has declared himself a candidate for United States Senate, claimed he was arrested in South Africa for trying to visit Nelson Mandela in prison, which his campaign admitted was not true, and most recently, was seen shuffling into his escort vehicle slowly and with the help of a staffer.

I do not find pleasure in watching the decline of Vice President Biden, but I am concerned that someone in cognitive decline is considered the Democratic front runner for President of the United States.

 Coronavirus

 As you are all aware, the state of New York is taking preventative measures to prevent the spread of the virus. It is imperative we all take the necessary precautions, and maintain sanitary conditions so not to spread the sickness to our neighbors.

Nationally, President Trump has restricted travel from European nations and at 3pm today, will issue a National State of Emergency to release $40 billion in aid. The President restricted travel from China, where the virus originated, on February 4^th.

As of this writing, there are 421 confirmed cases of the virus statewide, but that number is expected to grow as testing continues.

Contrary to reports, the New York City Subway system remains open, but I do expect more preventative measures to be taken to minimize the spread of the virus.

For those petitioning, I have been in regular contact with GOP leadership of the state Legislature to push for a reduction in petition signature requirements. I am very hopeful that in the near future we will hear that our request has been granted.

I ask you remain prudent, but do not panic. Wash your hands, make sure to be mindful of the most vulnerable age group, and maintain sanitary conditions at all times.

FDA grants emergency approval for faster coronavirus test.

Democrats, Media Were the First to Raise Issues About Biden’s Cognitive Health.

MLB cancels remaining spring training games, delays opening day over coronavirus.

Approval of U.S. Congressional Republicans Tops Democrats.

Why Did Trump Ban Europe Travel?

Kudos to the law team that went to bat for political freedom in New York.

Today is a good day to read Jim Geraghty article “A Pep Talk for America” published online yesterday in National Review.  It reminds us that we will get through this scary coronavirus crisis as we have gotten through everything else America has faced.

Staying calm and rational will win the war against coronavirus.

From the Daily Signal:  A Doctor Explains What You Need to Know About Coronavirus

Robert Knight opines on loony liberals spiral out of control over Supreme Court, Joe Biden, abortion and the coronavirus in the Washington Times.

Democrats’ family leave act unaffordable, inaccessible.

Seriously, for shame Patton Oswalt:   Patton Oswalt Imagines Trump Supporters Dying from Coronavirus.

America needs Washington to quit partisan bickering in face of coronavirus.

Coronavirus in NY: Gov. Cuomo bans gatherings of more than 500 people.

This article was published almost two years ago and every person who is a Bernie supporter should read it, perhaps even Bernie himself — for he also, does not appreciate all the good that capitalism truly does here in America and throughout the world. Here is another one for the Bernie Bro’s.

According to this, the Criminal Justice Reform Law is wreaking havoc on code enforcement as well is criminal justice.

Trump Considers Veto of FISA Reauthorization.

To brighten up your day:  Podiums At Next Debate To Be Equipped With Life Alert Buttons.

Words of wisdom from Walter E. Williams.

Leave it to former NYPD Commissioner, Ray Kelly, to tell it like it really is.  In case you missed this from Sunday’s  NY Post: Former NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly blasted state bail reform Sunday, saying the legislature “shoved” the reform law “down the public’s throat.”   Listen to Mr. Kelly on the Cats Roundtable here.

Governor Cuomo had the Criminal Justice Reform Bill in last year’s budget; and the consequences when implemented have been far reaching and well publicized in this blog.  Not learning from his major political mistake, Governor Cuomo is pushing the legalization of marijuana in this year’s budget.   Despite efforts to change the classification of marijuana, it is still classified as a Schedule I drug and to only perceive it as an revenue enhancer is disingenuous and dangerous.  At the very least, it should be a stand alone bill, and freely debated on the floor with minimal time limits so all the information regarding the dangers of smoking, inhaling, or eating, growing and dispensing marijuana is available.  In Massachusetts, Resistance to Marijuana Dispensaries.  Legislators must know all of the issues and concerns that have surfaced in states that passed recreational marijuana, if they do, we are certain they will not allow it in New York.  And, If they foolishly insist on allowing recreational marijuana to go forward; the backlash will be just as strong as it is on the Criminal Justice Reform.

Former Mayor Rahm Emanuel was fond of saying “You never want a serious crisis go to waste.” It is very apparent that Governor Andrew Cuomo has taken that advice to heart.  First, with very little opposition, he had the legislature provide $40 million to protect New Yorkers from the coronavirus (remember the state budget is already facing a $6 billion deficit) but more egregiously they passed changes to the emergency powers granted to the Governor.  Three unlikely political allies have grave concerns, as we all should, with these newly created powers that seemingly innocuous language changes in the legislation could give unprecedented authority to Cuomo for as long as the governor wants it.

The  Governor is using Coronavirus – which admittedly is spreading; but with roughly 19 million inhabits and roughly 200 known cases and measures in place to help prevent a pandemic like spread in NYS, Governor Andrew Cuomo is pushing paid sick leave to the fore.   We all have empathy for those who do not have paid sick leave, but relying on fear to get legislation passed is not a responsible long-term response.  Coronavirus Shows Government Paid Leave a Bad Fit for Employees’ Needs.

Will the Coronavirus change the petitioning season?  Coronavirus fears could imperil New York’s democracy, lawmakers warn.

I wonder if this will come up in the next Biden/Bernie debate?

Oh Boy, even when ahead in the race, former VP Biden has thin skin.

California Throws the Books at Undercover Reporter Who Exposed Baby Body Trafficking.  The voters in California have blindly given carte blanche to California’s government; thereby proving this quote:  “A government big enough to give you everything you want, is a government big enough to take away everything that you have,” including the right to life and freedom of the press.  What will be next?

We were not the only ones who saw the hypocrisy in the NY lawmakers last week.  

A Not Very Super Tuesday for Socialism

 Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders entered Super Tuesday as the presumed favorite to capture the Democratic nomination in this November’s general election. On Wednesday morning, he found himself preparing to dig out of a hole.

The 18-29-year-old base that came out in record numbers in 2016 left much to the imagination Tuesday as each of the 14 states saw a decline within that demographic.

Heading into Super Tuesday, polling showed Sanders ahead in both Massachusetts and Texas, but due to the poor turnout amongst the 18-29 crowd, Vice President Biden prevailed in both states and has positioned himself well heading into next week’s round of primaries and caucuses.

Something the mainstream media has conveniently left out of the news is the massive amount of votes  President Trump has received in the 2020 primary season.

For example, President Trump won in Texas with 94.1% or 1,889.006 votes. The last time an incumbent ran for reelection was George Bush in 2004. He received 92.5% of the vote in Texas, a state where he also served as Governor.  The Democratic primary had a total of 2,075,862 votes case. Solid showing for President Trump who is essentially running unopposed compared to the Democratic party who is in the midst of a competitive primary battle.

Schumer Threatens Two Supreme Court Judges

 Perhaps feeling the heat of an Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez challenge for his U.S. Senate seat, Chuck Schumer continues taking a sharp left turn in Washington D.C., and now has a new target; Supreme Court Justices Gorsuch and Kavanaugh.

Schumer’s comments came as U.S. Supreme Court Justices deliberated on a Louisiana abortion decision. “I want to tell you, Gorsuch. I want to tell you, Kavanaugh. You have released the whirlwind and you will pay the price!” Schumer emphatically yelled into the microphone. “You won’t know what hit you if you go forward with these awful decisions.”

These appalling threats coming from Senator Schumer are a clear indication he feels left out of the spotlight and the only way he knows how to make himself relevant is to issue threats to member of the highest court in the land.

Senator Schumer owes Justices Gorsuch and Kavanaugh an apology for the threats he personally made against him and an apology for the subsequent response the threat received from those in the crowd.

Crime Continues to Rise

 Thursday, the NYPD announced 482 were rearrested after being released due to the new bail reform laws.

Albany Republicans continue to call on bail reform to be revisited. While Governor Cuomo has tip toed around the situation, his office has said they are open to reform, but as a part of the state budget, which is exactly how we got into this mess in the first place.

The state budget is no place for legislation to be slipped in and passed. New laws should be debated on the floor of the State Senate and Assembly. Not hidden within the wording of a state budget.

While there has been talk about giving judges back the discretion to decide which criminal offenders should be held on bail, there has been no talk regarding discovery rules.

Previously, state law required the defense to request discovery information. Now, prosecutors must automatically hand over information to the defense within 15 days.

These new laws endanger the witnesses and prevent those who have witnessed a crime to come forward in fear of retaliation. Democrats must uphold their duty to, first and foremost, protect the citizens of New York and our visitors. If they don’t, we must elect new representatives that will.

Economy defied early coronavirus fears in February with 273,000 new jobs, unemployment ticked down to 3.5%

Brian Williams, NY Times editor ridiculed for getting Bloomberg math breakdown very, very wrong

Trump signs $8.3B coronavirus spending bill: ‘It’s an unforeseen problem’

Record GOP voting enthusiasm breaks pattern, topping Democrats

Bail reform a ‘significant reason’ for crime spike, NYPD says

Sen. Charles Schumer absolutely crossed the line yesterday with his personal attack on Justices Gorsuch and Kavanaugh.  His remarks were meant for them, despite the attempt to clarify them.  Sen. Schumer is a hypocrite who does all he can to create havoc while he claims it is the conservatives that create havoc.  Senator Mitch McConnell finally called Sen. Schumer out on the Senate floor earlier today.  As of this writing, Sen. Schumer, has only doubled down and refuses to fully apologize.   Curt Levey thinks the best way to teach Sen. Schumer a lesson is to re-elect Trump.  Our earlier press release — Schumer the Hypocrite – sums up the Conservative Party’s reaction to his remarks in front of the US Supreme Court yesterday.

Despite what Bernie and his buddies tell you, Government-Controlled Health Care Won’t Help Us Live Longer.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren drops out, as of now, has not endorsed either of the two front runners.

You haven’t heard the last from rejected presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg’s quest to oust President Donald J. Trump.

Here is Tucker Carlson’s take on former VP Joe Biden’s Super Tuesday win and surge to the front of the pack.

New York State Association of Counties: Cuomo’s budget would hurt counties.

Perhaps one of the best editorials written by the NY Post in the last several years:  The Legislature’s lunatic surrender to Gov. Cuomo.

Speaking of the legislature would somebody please explain to me why the members are allowing liquor in ice cream while banning flavored cigarettes because children are attracted to flavored cigarettes.  Aren’t children attracted to ice cream?  In fact, I would think children are more attracted to ice cream than cigarettes.  I personally believe it is the parents’ responsibility to keep cigarettes and liquor away from their children and I really do not understand why anyone would smoke knowing what we know about the health risks associated with cigarettes.  (Yes, I am a former smoker.)  As an adult, if I want liquor in my ice cream, I can pour it on a bowl of ice cream.  I’m not opposed to liquor in ice cream, but I do find it amusing that the legislators think flavored cigarettes should be banned while liquor in ice cream is okay.

Wilfred Reilly is an associate professor of political science at Kentucky State University and the latest person to pan the NY Times 1619 project.

City-Journal asks the question: Is Trump’s Budget an Attack on the Poor?

The Progressive movement has lost all sense of reality in its total lack respect for endangering lives of those who would be exposed to this ill-conceived idea.  Coming Soon Near You: Government-Approved Places to Shoot Drugs.

Anyone the least bit familiar with the criminal justice reform bill passed by the democratic controlled legislature and signed by democratic Governor Andrew Cuomo, is not surprised by this headline: NYPD stats show notable jump in crime so far this year.  Governor, the criminal justice you stuck in the budget bill must be fixed NOW.  If you haven’s signed our petition, please do so here.

Bernie Sanders Is Wrong About American Health Care.  The U.S. system remains the best equipped to handle challenges like the coronavirus.

Donald Trump vs corona hysteria.  His critics are desperate for him to mishandle a crisis. So far, he hasn’t

Supreme Court to Hear First Major Abortion Case Since Kavanaugh’s Confirmation. Here’s What to Know.

Trans Indoctrination in the Schools?

How low can an elected official go?  This is pretty low if you ask me.  Leftist Denver councilwoman cheers idea of infecting Trump rallies with coronavirus.

White House budget chief nails it:  Budget Chief Prescribes Less Government Spending as Key to Draining Swamp.

Finally, it is Super Tuesday.   4 Keys to Understanding History of Super Tuesday.

Inside History looks at what happens in a contested convention.

His money is buying him name recognition, but the more he speaks, the more we learn that his political agenda doesn’t necessarily agree with the U. S. Constitution.  It’s okay for him to “hire guns” but not okay for US citizens to bear arms?  Keep the Town Halls coming and be certain to watch any debate the former Mayor of New York City is invited to.  Michael Bloomberg is brilliant when it comes to business and trying to sell himself, but when it comes to live interviews/debates for the job of President of the US, he is certainly lacking in the ability to connect with the people.

Tucker Carlson skewered Joe Biden last evening and well worth listening to or reading here.

Chuck DeVore: Super Tuesday’s biggest prizes are CA and TX – here’s what to watch for in those states