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 [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 – [...]
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 [...]
In political circles, his name is dirt and his hand shake is weak, yes, you guessed it – U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer, progressive Democrat from New York. Some like to refer to him as “Chucky” after the “antagonist” character in a series of horror films about “Chucky” the “killer doll.” Sure, Schumer is a “killer” [...]
A contentious struggle for Republican and Conservative Party nominations has all political eyes on New York’s Congressional District 19. Decision-makers will convene at their respective conventions later this month and in early June to iron out differences. Constituents, informed and involved as any civic-minded American ought to be, are aligning themselves with one candidate or [...]
(Editor’s Note: Congressional District 20 represents parts of 10 counties and stretches from Poughkeepsie to Lake Placid. The following article was published yesterday at Newscopy.org.) Congressman Murphy Has Some Explaining To Do: Will Republicans Take Back The 20th? By: Raquel Okyay Rep. Scott Murphy (D) has some explaining to do. He voted for the unpopular [...]
(Editor’s Note: This article is published today at NewsCopyNewYork – Politics, Policy, and The Business Of Government and is reprinted here. Thanks Bob for the invitation!) “Yes!” was the resounding reply when candidate for Congressional District 22, Republican George Phillips asked “Had enough?” to a crowd of Gardiner residents. Indeed, the people have had enough; [...]
