
Republicans are up to their old tricks again – non-aggression pacts to be exact. These are deals Republicans make with Democrats to keep incumbents in office. One has to wonder why Democrats make deals at all, they do run New York State government –some say running into the ground – however Democrats make deals because [...]

Republican decision-makers in New York missed the boat – big time. The U.S. Senate junior position currently held by a one-time “conservative” Democrat turned mouth-piece for Sen. Chuck Schumer, Kirsten Gillibrand, is probably the weakest seat in the state. According to a June 14 Sienna College poll, Gillibrand’s favorability rating is down six points from [...]
June 24, 2010 | Posted in
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There is no other Democrat politician in New York that is loathed more than Sen. Charles Schumer. One thinks of Schumer, one knows he is a mover and shaker in progressive politics, right up there with Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid. These politicians are old pros, they have their special interest base, corporate deals, campaign [...]
June 18, 2010 | Posted in
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From the town of Goshen to Mt. Kisco – Congressional District 19 – representing five counties North of New York City is the premier “suburb” of the “City.” Residents there are friendly, fervently patriotic and definitely displeased with the way the Obama Administration and its parroting Democrat -controlled Congress are governing domestic and foreign affairs. [...]
June 14, 2010 | Posted in
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Supporting American troops and Veterans comes natural for me. So when I received word that I would be given a press ticket for the upcoming Iraq Vets For Congress Fundraiser Dinner on June 21 aboard the USS Intrepid (no less!) I jumped so high in excitement, I nearly hit my head on the ceiling. My [...]

In a mock election, a nation-wide Gallup poll shows Republicans beating Democrats at the voting booth 49% to 43%– it’s a record! No wonder Republicans in New York are hopeful for a successful November and anxious to color a state red that is mostly governed by Democrats. They are a hopeful Party – yes – [...]
June 4, 2010 | Posted in
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This year’s election cycle 2010 – voters are paying attention! Like it or not, they are learning quickly that the political process is not pretty. Laden with power structuring, job making, back slapping deals, the electorate is more than disappointed, if they were a pot of hot water they’d be boiling over by now. Electing [...]
June 2, 2010 | Posted in
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