What is significant about today’s date? Ask Congressional Candidate Doug Hoffman or read why here: http://tinyurl.com/l5gh7p and News coverge here: http://tinyurl.com/mhutqv

The 23rd Congressional race is getting a lot of coverage: http://tinyurl.com/l87zkh and here http://tinyurl.com/mwueh8 and from the Washington Times http://tinyurl.com/mbzjvm “Until senators return from summer recess and consider Mr. McHugh's appointment, Republicans can reconsider their puzzling commitment to Ms. Scozzafava.” Just one of the nuggets from Mr. Deroy’s article.

The Republican Party seems to be struggling for its identity as it seeks a new chairman next month: http://tinyurl.com/62fkkj

Leave it to the NY Public Interest Group to issue an obvious study: http://tinyurl.com/krsnfa somehow I don’t believe any New Yorker will be surprised at this report.

This news story certainly gives rise to concern: http://tinyurl.com/mfbeve we certainly hope that this bill never makes it to the floor. Did he really think when he spoke of change that Americans were willing to let him change everything that is precious to us?

After this column, the President will really be upset with Fox News http://tinyurl.com/l54tvy

Finally, a US District Court Judge rules for convenience stores and to hopefully put an end to bootlegging cigarettes in New York State http://tinyurl.com/kldwu7 the question becomes: will Governor Paterson enforce the collection of tax to non-Indians in Indian-owned stores?

Weekly Wrap-up

Truth is often missing when politicians are trying to sell you their agenda, which is why Howard Dean’s remarks at Tuesday’s Townhall Meeting with Congressman Jim Moran (you remember him demanding that a citizen show his identification before answering a question) were quite refreshing. Howard Dean told the truth about why tort reform is not in any version of health care reforms on the table. http://tinyurl.com/mg5mes

Constituents have known the true reason tort reform has not been included, which is why they keep pressing the issue at townhall meetings http://tinyurl.com/n3unk8 and the left keep trying to avoid the issue. It is not often that I would give Howard Dean kudos, but this week he certainly earned one from me.

When I first read Charles Krauthammer’s column, I was a bit surprised at his words, until the end. Let me know if you agree: http://tinyurl.com/lbupwk
Krauthammer understands that we cannot make the same mistake that Great Britain did 60 years ago http://tinyurl.com/n7ah8a

It is my sincere hope that due to the death of its chief proponent, that health care is not passed in his name. Almost every government program is poorly administered, has massive fraud, runs out of funds, and really harms those it seeks to help. Senator Edward M. Kennedy has been the champion of universal health care for almost his entire career in the Senate. When Hillary Clinton’s plan failed, he came back with SChip for children, and like most government programs, this one is running out of money. It has cost taxpayers $40 billion over its first 10 years, Kennedy projected a $20 billion cost. He was wrong in his estimates and we know that the estimates for the current plans are not accurate. Senator Kennedy, may he rest in peace and may his proposal also.

Health Care is certainly not our only problem with this administration. Freedom of Speech is being threatened http://tinyurl.com/m9vorq and students, young children, not college students, will be asked to bring home Census kits http://tinyurl.com/ng2mzq. If you are one of the unfortunate people that have lost your employment, there may be an opportunity to work for the federal government, as they seem to be hiring at record numbers and increasing salaries of those employed: http://tinyurl.com/mnz6zk. No one in the federal government seems to worry about deficits.

Governor Paterson did not help himself or the citizens of New York this week: http://tinyurl.com/n3ubjl neither did Congressman Rangel: http://tinyurl.com/kpo5s5 but the person who is about to bring untold harm to all of us, is US Attorney General Eric Holder. His hidden agenda is explained here: http://tinyurl.com/mhveqt Holder, like most liberals, does not like the CIA, but that does not give him the right to endanger the lives of those who are trying to protect ours. http://tinyurl.com/l9zfcw

Have a great weekend, the last one before Labor Day and the end of another Summer.

Is the main-stream media are covering this story in the same manner it covered it when Dubya was President: http://tinyurl.com/m6757s ?

Under the "can you believe this" http://tinyurl.com/lpcfs6 Do certain Congressmen understand that they work for us!

Ann Coulter's second installment of Liberal Lies in National Health Care: http://tinyurl.com/ldsvnn

Former Lt. Gov. Betsy McCaughey has another article in WSJ on health care: http://tinyurl.com/kjw6bj

The Empire Page, a website for news about New York State politics and government, has been running a series of interviews on how to improve New York State. The Conservative Party was included and you can read the interview here: http://tinyurl.com/mu5rg7

Thank you Congressman Peter King: http://tinyurl.com/kjch9u

We can not let this happen: http://tinyurl.com/le9rmm Please spread the word on this.

According to Bloomberg News, Americans are fleeing the high taxes of London: http://tinyurl.com/lrf2jn

And according to Pete DuPont, it is only a matter of time before Americans are forced to pay MORE in taxes: http://tinyurl.com/m2ctd5

Why is it that Thomas Sowell and the Rev. Harry R. Jackson are given the coverage that Rev. Al Sharpton and Rev. Jesse Jackson are given? Read Rev. Jackson's article: http://tinyurl.com/luxvvq and you will understand why the press disregard him.

The 23rd CD is in the national spotlight, with a great article in Red State, a leading blogsite for politics. http://tinyurl.com/npd3wj

One of the local papers (in the 23rd CD) wasted no time in posting Doug Hoffman's press release on the grown deficit: http://tinyurl.com/nt2mcj

Ralph Peters tells it like it is: http://tinyurl.com/m2okv8

What is US Attorney General Eric Holder's grudge against America? http://tinyurl.com/kk74ss
This is the latest from a man who, for whatever reason, seems to believe that America is not worthy of protection.

"American democracy has never been democracy by plebiscite, a process by which a leader is anointed, then the populace steps out of the way, and the anointed one puts his political program in place. In the American tradition, the "mandate of heaven" is gained and lost every day and people talk back to their leaders. They are not held in thrall by them. The leaders are not infallible or a breed apart. That way is the Third World way, the way it plays out in Arab and Latin American politics." Read more here: http://tinyurl.com/m6kpwa

A new issue of concern in the health care bill: http://tinyurl.com/nyfxqa

Time for Thomas Sowell: http://tinyurl.com/lfwkg3

Friday the White House noted that the deficit would be closer to $9 trillion, this article explains that it could be much higher maybe even $20 trillion... http://tinyurl.com/mfv78o

Chairman Mike Long responded to the Watertown Daily Times editorial of last week: http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20090822/OPINION03/308229975/-1//OPINION03 and the Adirondack Daily Enterprise Poll on the 23 CD is an indication that the Conservative Party will be nominating the right candidate! (55% Hoffman; 21% Owens and 24% Scozzafava) Hoffman wants a debate, Scozzafava says "not yet" http://news10now.com/content/top_stories/480409/hoffman-challenges-scozzafava-to-debate-issues/?RegionCookie=1052

The NY Post is correct in calling the endorsement of Bill Thompson by DC 37 "An Ugly Endorsement" http://www.nypost.com/seven/08242009/postopinion/editorials/an_ugly_endorsement_186201.htm

Interesting poll numbers for the Members of the Legislature: http://www.bizjournals.com/albany/stories/2009/08/24/daily3.html but will voters forget their frustration next November?

Looks like the Obama Administration needs a refresher course in what the media's role should be...and perhaps the media is beginning to remember what its roll is: http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/politics/The-thrill-is-gone-for-Obama-and-the-media_08_24-54389032.html

Late Friday afternoon the White House acknowledged the deficit will be $2 Trillion more over the next ten years... what was $7 Trillion is now going to be $9 Trillion without health care reform. http://www.reuters.com/article/newsOne/idUSTRE57K4XE20090821

How would the media react if a republican administration used tax dollars for a political message? Let us know if the main-stream media covers this story: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/08/22/white-house-reveals-identity-firm-sent-unsolicited-e-mails-health-reform/

The Club for Growth is looking for Video's from Town Hall Meetings: http://www.clubforgrowth.org/protests/new_york_1/

The WSJ has an article on opening up competition in health care reform. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203550604574360923109310680.html This idea will help, but tort reform is also necessary. There will never be real reform to bring down the cost of health care until the trial lawyers are unable to drive the costs up. Think John Edwards.

Breaking now: US Attorney General Eric Holder will appoint prosecutor to probe alleged CIA abuses! Can you hear the cheering in Iran? Amongst the Taliban? In North Korea? More on this tomorrow....

Weekly Wrap-Up

When the liberal agenda fails in its quest to take over government, those who cannot get it passed, bring out the “vast right-wing conspiracy” as the killer of their great ideas. When will they learn that Americans do not want government running their lives? The left wing profess the same words when it comes to abortion and marriage, yet are more than willing to impose government in every other aspect of our lives.

President Obama actually stated Republicans are out to kill health care reform: http://tinyurl.com/kt5nsa never realizing that Democrats are also dismayed with the proposals for health care reform. Obama has been quick to take on critics: http://tinyurl.com/m6mywx and seems to be desperate to pass anything that will further his agenda of having government take over health care: http://tinyurl.com/lawdzl including reconciliation http://tinyurl.com/laaebh in Congress. I always believe that reconciliation was means to restore a rift between two parties, and certainly, reconciliation would not be the means of forcing bad legislation through Congress against the will of Americans. I guess “Change we can believe in” also means changing the meaning of words.

Canada indicated this week that its health care system is sick http://tinyurl.com/q23w8s and if we really want to know how government health care would be run in America, Glenn Beck investigated how American Indians are treated: http://tinyurl.com/lfbygj

I’ll get back to health care in a moment as this is the dominate issue of the summer, however we should also be concerned about voter intimidation and the lack of enforcing the law when voter intimidation takes place: http://tinyurl.com/lh7wt9

Cap and trade has been off the radar screen lately but President Obama, who will not consider using America’s own resources, has no problem “lending” money to Brazil’s oil companies to drill off their shores. http://tinyurl.com/nxqseo

Will Governor Paterson appeal yesterday court ruling against his appointing a lieutenant governor? http://tinyurl.com/mmanv7 My advice to the Governor, do not waste any more tax money on an appeal.

The Politico reports that Charlie Cook, one of the premier political handicappers, sent out a missive that the House could lose in excess of twenty seats. http://tinyurl.com/ndqkkd

This report is no surprise to me when you learn of the arrogance of New York’s freshman Congressman, Eric Massa, at a Townhall meeting stating that he will vote for health care reform even if his constituents do not want it! What is even more upsetting is his local paper supporting his position, editorializing that he is doing the job he was elected to do: http://tinyurl.com/mklgqa Is this their idea of representative government?
Speaking of arrogance, maybe we should change the spelling to Axelrod
http://tinyurl.com/lalaod Hugh Hewitt has some good questions for Mr. Axelrod:
http://tinyurl.com/nuvaqr

All told, the “vast right-wing conspiracy” without busloads of professional protesters, had a good week. Here’s to a good “vast right-wing” weekend.

Health Care is still the topic of the day. Interesting how biased the press is...one of our County Chairs in Congressman Acuri's district attended his Town Hall meeting yesterday. This is what they observed "The place was stacked with unions and their mass-produced signs, Planned Parenthood, college-aged liberal radicals and their professors. They purposely avoided giving the microphone to certain people they knew were against the bill, and actually gave the microphone to personal acquaintances of Arcuri. Even one of his interns got to speak to tell everyone what a great boss he is. It was so orchestrated it was sickening.
The local press reported attendance as 50-50.

Thankfully, there are some honest reporters out there: http://apnews.myway.com/article/20090820/D9A6JE102.html

Can you imagine how the press would report George W. Bush doing this: http://www.nypost.com/seven/08202009/news/nationalnews/holy_o_turns_faith_healer_185446.htm

Or what they would say if he had these ties: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090819/ap_on_go_pr_wh/us_health_care_consultants

The third installment of Whose Medical Decisions by Thomas Sowell is here: http://townhall.com/columnists/ThomasSowell/2009/08/20/whose_medical_decisions_part_iii

The first in a series regarding "Liberal Lies About National Health Care" by by Ann Coulter: http://townhall.com/columnists/AnnCoulter/2009/08/19/liberal_lies_about_national_health_care_first_in_a_series

The Wall Street Journal has an article on "Obama Contradicts Himself on Health Care" http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203550604574360541357223298.html

The New York Times has an article on how government jobs have grown: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/20/us/20states.html?_r=1

While the Batavia Daily News' Editorial could have been written by any one of us: http://www.thedailynewsonline.com/articles/2009/08/20/opinion/editorials/5861397.txt

Isn't it amazing to know that we are "evil" people. Because we dare to disagree, based on facts, with the enlightened Senator from Nevada, Harry Reid, we are "evil": http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204683204574356802422957272.html

Personally, I think it is morally reprehensible to continue to misinform the American people of what is in the current versions of health care reform. Perhaps if Senator Reid, took the time to read all of the current pending bills, he would understand that Americans do not want to destroy the best health care system in the world. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204683204574358233780260914.html

So much success in this administration: http://www.nypost.com/seven/08192009/news/regionalnews/ny_dealers_pull_out_of_cash_for_clunker__185367.htm
Time to end all of this nonsense! Taxpayers want to keep their own money and spend it as they deem necessary! But if this man has his way, will they be able to earn what they are worth? http://www.nypost.com/seven/08192009/postopinion/opedcolumnists/the_infinite_arm_of_os_pay_czar_185238.htm
Or will government actually set the pay scale? Will it be 20% of your salary if you work, and 20% for those who don't work but are still entitled to your salary and 60% to government? After all they will have to pay for their health care system, which will be far superior to what they impose on the rest of us.

We now know why Sen. Pedro Espada did what he did in June and July: http://www.timesunion.com/AspStories/story.asp?storyID=832632&category=REGION and if that doesn't get your blood boiling, this certainly will: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/18/nyregion/18retire.html?_r=1&scp=3&sq=Pension&st=cse and more on this: http://blog.syracuse.com/opinion/2009/08/new_york_assembly_members_doub.html
My question to the Legislators collecting twice is this: If you thought this had to be addressed by passing legislation barring anyone elected after 1995 from "double-dipping", why are you? (It will be interesting to see if these double dippers voted for the measure....I will let you know.)

Part two of Thomas Sowell's article "Whose Medical Decisions" is here: http://townhall.com/columnists/ThomasSowell/2009/08/19/whose_medical_decisions_part_ii

Congressional Candidate, Doug Hoffman, challenges opponents to sign "no-tax" pledge: http://www.uticaod.com/homepage/x2145963286/Congressional-candidate-Hoffman-pledges-to-oppose-taxes

It isn't only about new taxes, we must demand that wasteful spending is stopped to reduce current taxes: http://www.nypost.com/seven/08182009/postopinion/editorials/your_tax_dollars_at_waste_185139.htm

People are becoming more informed, therefore there is hope that they will demand more from all their elected officials: http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2009/08/q-poll-new-yorkers-inching-tow.html

Manhattanites should look at the Albany County D.A.'s record as he has strong ties to the WFP and very little is accomplished in his office: http://www.nypost.com/seven/08182009/news/regionalnews/political_pay_dirt_185143.htm

I'm sure Speaker Silver is quivering in his boots over this report:http://www.nypost.com/seven/08182009/news/regionalnews/golisano_is_out_to_hell_silver_185161.htm
After all, Tom Golisano has accomplished so much in the political world. Word of advice to Mr. Golisano...stick to business and charity where your track record is better.

As noted earlier in the blog....people are understanding more about the political world: http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2009-08-17-aarp-health-overhaul_N.htm

The NY Post Editorial says "Junk It All" http://www.nypost.com/seven/08182009/postopinion/editorials/junk_it_all_185141.htm

Another great article by Thomas Sowell: http://townhall.com/columnists/ThomasSowell/2009/08/18/whose_medical_decisions

Words of wisdom from a great political reporter who will be sorely missed:

“Always love your country — but never trust your government!

“That should not be misunderstood. I certainly am not advocating civil disobedience, must less insurrection or rebellion. What I am advocating is to not expect too much from government and be wary of it power, even the power of a democratic government in a free country.

“Ours is one of the mildest, most benevolent governments in the world. But it too has the power to take your wealth and forfeit your life. ... A government that can give you everything can take everything away.”

Rest in Peace, Robert Novak

Happy Monday! Today's Gallup Poll indicates that Conservatives outnumber Liberals in all 50 States! http://www.cnsnews.com/news/article/52602

And the Conservative Voice is certainly making the administration nervous as they try to back peddle on a Public Option for health care reform. But don't fall for the back peddling, yet! The Heritage Foundation cautions those who might fall into the "its okay now we have made our point" mindset. http://blog.heritage.org/2009/08/17/morning-bell-public-option-is-not-dead-yet/#more-13048. Our Congress should read this http://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5jbjzPEY0Y3bvRD335rGu_Z3KXoQw

Congressman Eric Massa states he will vote AGAINST the interest of his district: http://www.washingtontimes.com/weblogs/watercooler/2009/aug/16/video-rep-massa-i-will-vote-

What is Mayor Mike thinking? http://www.nypost.com/seven/08172009/postopinion/editorials/mike_gets_frivolous_184904.htm
His spend, spend, spend attitude will bring this on: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-ap-il-reducedservice-ch,0,5433952.story

Weekly Wrap-Up

As we wrap up this week, let’s look at some names in the news from the past few days...

Bill Owens – he’s the Democrats’ nominee for the 23rd congressional district. Some links...

From the Syracuse Post-Standard: http://tinyurl.com/mwsbma
From News Watch 50: http://tinyurl.com/l5v6v5
From the Adirondack Daily Enterprise: http://tinyurl.com/n3hl9q

Owens is a registered independent. He opposes same-sex marriage and is already making fiscal responsibility as centerpiece of his campaign. So here’s where that puts us: We have a Democrat running who seems to be to the right of his party, and we have a GOP candidate in the race who is far to the left of most Republicans.

That takes us to Doug Hoffman, our Conservative Party candidate. Doug is the ONLY consistently conservative candidate in this race. I know he’s looking forward to getting together with these other two candidates and talking about the issues, because Doug knows that voters in the 23rd district will respond to his ideas.

One thing’s for certain: This is shaping up to be an interesting race – and a real opportunity for the Conservative Party. We’ll keep you posted, of course.

If Bill Owens wants to stand out as a fiscal conservative in the Democrat Party, he’ll have to distance himself from free spenders like Gov. David Paterson and left-wing billionaire George Soros. We owe a big thanks to former Sen. Ray Meier for exposing their multi-million dollar, top-secret stimulus “giveaway” that’s going to turn back the clock on welfare reform.

Get the full story here: http://tinyurl.com/mf5een and here: http://tinyurl.com/ku8nzq.

Owens will also have to explain his position on health care – especially as more and more false claims by President Barack Obama are exposed. The latest? Obama’s promise that “preventive care” will sharply reduce health care costs. Charles Krauthammer, as usual, comes through with the truth: http://tinyurl.com/pyq8ep

Some strategic questions: Will “New Yorker” Hillary Clinton campaign for Bill Owens? That could be interesting, given how gaffe-prone our Secretary of State is these days.

After being upstaged by Bill’s picking up women in North Korea, Hillary snapped at a student in Congo when she thought he asked about our 42nd President: http://tinyurl.com/lqtb8u

She then foolishly compared the 2000 Florida recount to the massive and often violent corruption in Nigeria: http://tinyurl.com/qgnelp

Another question: Will Owens ask House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to campaign for him?

Let’s hope so. In fact, the Conservative Party will buy her a plane ticket up from Washington if she wants to stump for Owens. That could only help Doug Hoffman and the Conservative Party.

Pelosi is once again on the warpath against the American people, attacking opposition to government-rationed health care as “un-American.” If you missed it, you can read that column here: http://tinyurl.com/mt2uvb.

As FOX News notes, this isn't the first time Madam Speaker has resorted to name-calling: http://tinyurl.com/kvxa8o.

Nancy Pelosi – let’s put a face with that name. Here’s a link to a photo gallery on her House Speaker website: http://tinyurl.com/koapwk.

Pick a picture, and save it on your computer. That way, you’ll have a constant reminder of why the Conservative Party needs to send Doug Hoffman to Congress.

Have a great weekend!

One down:
http://www.nypost.com/seven/08132009/news/regionalnews/pedro_kin_no_show_no_no_184356.htm
One to go:
http://www.nypost.com/seven/08132009/news/regionalnews/senate_dems_hire_scandal_aide_184351.htm

Why some unions have a poor reputation:
http://www.nypost.com/seven/08132009/news/regionalnews/unholy_church_mouse_184343.htm

Under the heading of can you believe he said that, Larry Kudlow writes about Obama's Hoof-In-Mouth Disease: http://townhall.com/columnists/LarryKudlow/2009/08/12/obamas_hoof-in-mouth_disease. So does Charles Hurt: http://www.nypost.com/seven/08122009/news/columnists/big_warning_from_big_bad_governments_ove_184122.htm

If the President listens to everyone as he claims he does, it would be wise of him to have a discussion with Ronald L. Lauder: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204908604574334912175685516.html#articleTabs%3Darticle

Did a United States Senator really say they can feel global warming when they fly? Read it for yourself here: http://community.detnews.com/apps/blogs/henrypayneblog/index.php?blogid=2041

Where do these people think the money comes from? http://www.nypost.com/seven/08122009/postopinion/editorials/mayor_mikes_complicity_184121.htm
http://www.nypost.com/seven/08122009/postopinion/opedcolumnists/trainwreck_of_a_contract_184077.htm

On the positive side of things, people are really starting to take a stand on the outrageous waste of money, albeit on the issue of health care reform. However, once the average voter begins to pay attention in one area, the other abuses in spending become apparent as well. It is about health care now, especially among those who receive Medicaid, but when you read Chuck Norris's article, the young families will also respond: http://townhall.com/columnists/ChuckNorris/2009/08/11/dirty_secret_no_1_in_obamacare

More on health care: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204251404574342170072865070.html

And Michele Malkin wants to know who the real thugs are: http://townhall.com/columnists/MichelleMalkin/2009/08/12/brown_shirts_vs_purple_shirts

Looks like we are not the only ones upset with Gov. Paterson's idea to give away OUR money: http://www.nypost.com/seven/08112009/news/regionalnews/pols_bounce_gov_welfare_bonus_plan_183991.htm

In case anyone is wondering what the Working Families Party is up to...here is an article that brings some of their activity to light: http://www.nypost.com/seven/08112009/news/regionalnews/party_labors_to_justify_payment_184010.htm

Daniel Henninger's weekly piece in the WSJ on line edition explains why Obama may fail: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204908604574330950122077732.html

Dorothy Rabinowitz believes Obama is tone-deaf on health care reform: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204251404574342653428074782.html

And Betsy McCaughey opines how the health care will hurt NYC: http://www.nypost.com/seven/08112009/postopinion/opedcolumnists/slamming_hospitals_183971.htm

Ambassador John Bolton questions (rightly so) the President's decision to give Mary Robinson a Medal of Freedom award: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204251404574342152496390582.html

The 23 Congressional District will certainly be a very interesting race...one thing is certain...voters will be informed as there is a lot of press coverage: http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/2009/08/mike-long-delay-on-mchugh-an-o.html

Some of Thomas Sowell's best columns are titled "Random Thoughts" http://townhall.com/columnists/ThomasSowell/2009/08/11/random_thoughts

When do the people who PAY taxes get a break? Can you believe this? http://www.nypost.com/seven/08102009/postopinion/editorials/free_money__183777.htm

In the related story we thank (former) Sen. Ray Meier for alerting us to this step backwards: http://www.nypost.com/seven/08102009/postopinion/opedcolumnists/welfare__a_step_back_183771.htm

While New York is using stimulus money in ill-conceived ideas, Treasury Secretary has asked Congress to increase the $12.1 trillion debt limit! http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124970470294516541.html

And while some are hailing the "drop" in unemployment percentage and the increase in corporate earnings, Zachery Karabell has a few words of wisdom: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203517304574306414148814226.html

And James Taranto reminds us of President Obama's authoritative style: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204251404574341111401651266.html

I am beginning to believe the "change" President Obama spoke of during his campaign to be president was the change in himself once elected!

Please do not forget to contact your Congressman and let them know that voting for the current health care reforms is detrimental to your health: http://www.nypost.com/seven/08102009/postopinion/opedcolumnists/hidden_reform_costs__the_health_cops_183774.htm

Weekly Wrap-Up

The big story this week is Doug Hoffman.

http://doughoffmanforcongress.com/

Doug will be taking on Dede Scozzafava, who I’ve described before as “a very nice lady who is too liberal.” How liberal? She’s already getting supportive coverage from The New York Times...

http://tinyurl.com/lpdjzd

Shaun Marie has been on top of this story all week, and we’re looking forward to plenty more coverage over the coming weeks and months. If you’re not caught up on the story, make sure you check out these links from the past few days.

From Human Events: http://tinyurl.com/nlh4dv
From News10Now: http://tinyurl.com/m8lgvb

From the Press-Republican: http://tinyurl.com/l7bv8v
From the Watertown Daily: http://tinyurl.com/ncbsgj

I’m looking forward to a fair and open debate in the upcoming campaign – so that “we, the people” can ask questions, the candidates can give their answers and the voters can make a decision. That’s the way a representative democracy should work.

As we’ve seen this week – especially in the health care debate – that’s NOT the way the Obama/Pelosi liberals in Washington want our democracy to work.

Opponents of government-rationed health care have been compared to Nazis, by individual members of Congress (http://tinyurl.com/kk5j49) and even by the Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi (http://tinyurl.com/mkkslu).

The liberals are labeling any opposition to government-run health care as “phony”: http://tinyurl.com/l7uosv

If you oppose socialized health care, the Obama Administration wants to know: http://tinyurl.com/ld9df6

And consider this breaking news from The New York Times: After pressure from the Obama Administration, Rep. Carolyn Maloney will reportedly NOT challenge Kirsten Gillibrand in the Democrats’ Senate primary: http://tinyurl.com/lcy9x2

How about that? The Obama Administration and the liberals in Washington don’t even want Democrats to debate each other.

I say let’s have a debate – because when it comes to taxes and spending, marriage and values, Big Government vs. individual freedom... these are debates that principled conservatives like Doug Hoffman can win.

How will you be taking part in this debate? Speak out in our weekly poll.

And as always, have a great weekend!

Hillary Clinton stands in Kenya and says it is a "great regret" that the US is not a member of the ICC http://apnews.myway.com/article/20090806/D99TAKU00.html. What is wrong with this administration?

Ambassador John Bolton has it right: http://www.nypost.com/seven/08062009/postopinion/opedcolumnists/goo_goo_court_boosts_darfur_butchers_183208.htm

Members of the administration certainly do not like it when the tables are turned: http://www.nypost.com/seven/08062009/postopinion/opedcolumnists/bashing_obamacare__real_grassroots_183193.htm

With all of this going on, it only makes it possible for the voters in the 23rd to have a real choice in the soon to be called special election for Congress. Local Conservatives will meet Friday in Central Square to let voters know they will have a voice in Congress when the pull the conservative lever! Get ready for another "Jim Buckley" win:

http://news10now.com/content/politics/479091/conservative-party-plans-to-nominate-hoffman/?RegionCookie=1013

http://www.pressrepublican.com/0100_news/local_story_217232532.html

http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/article/20090806/NEWS03/308069955

http://www.nypolitics.com/2009/08/06/conservative-party-plans-to-nominate-doug-hoffman-for-23rd-cd/

http://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=a63953c17d&view=att&th=122ec727836be62e&attid=0.1&disp=inline&zw

http://adirondackdailyenterprise.com/page/content.detail/id/507934.html?nav=5008

Even New jersey is talking about the 23CD: http://www.gopusanj.com/wordpress/?p=7792

More concern regarding former President Clinton's trip to N. Korea: http://www.nypost.com/seven/08052009/postopinion/editorials/dancing_to_kims_tune_183030.htm

Just a quick reminder, Mr. Chang was a guest speaker at our 2008 CPPAC: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204313604574329662762687616.html

What else is hidden in the health care bill? http://asia.news.yahoo.com/ap/20090805/twl-us-health-care-overhaul-abortion-ef375f8.html

Do you think the administration is getting nervous as the voters become more aware of what is in the health care bill? http://michellemalkin.com/2009/08/04/the-smell-of-desperation-white-house-unleashes-on-internet-critics/ and here: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204313604574330593355246208.html?mod=googlenews_wsj#articleTabs%3Darticle and here: http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0809/25779.html

The Special Election in the 23rd Congressional District continues to be a major news story:
http://www.rollcall.com/issues/55_18/atr/37515-1.html?type=printer_friendly and
http://jumpinginpools.blogspot.com/2009/08/one-conservative-choice.html

Check out Doug Hoffman's website here: http://doughoffmanforcongress.com/
and his today's press release: http://doughoffmanforcongress.com/pressconference8-5-09.html

Chairman Mike Long was on the Fred Dicker program this morning and you can listen here:
http://podcast.talk1300.com/ You can fast forward to 17:55, where the interview begins, if you are short on time.

Stay tuned.....

What ever happened to the most transparent administration ever? http://townhall.com/news/politics-elections/2009/08/04/obama_administration_withholds_data_on_clunkers
and will this be another "read my lips" administration?
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204313604574328552267381152.html

Do we really understand what the cost will be in freeing the journalist from N. Korea?http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970204313604574329662762687616.html

Congressman McHugh will most likely be confirmed this week:
http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2009/08/rep_john_mchugh_clears_first_c.html

And the Conservative Party has a lot to offer the voters in his eventual replacement:
http://www.newswatch50.com/news/local/story/State-Conservative-Party-Chief-GOP-should-change/8FmtB6HC9UyBeD4sWHoiDA.cspx


It must be Tuesday, as Thomas Sowell has a new column on Townhall.com:
http://townhall.com/columnists/ThomasSowell/2009/08/04/utopia_versus_freedom

And the race is on....

The battle for the Republican mantle in NY-23 is already turning ugly, and Rep. John McHugh hasn't even been confirmed yet.
Doug Hoffman, who lost out to Assemblywoman Dede Scozzafava for the GOP line in the yet-to-be-called special election for McHugh's seat and is now favored to land the Conservative nod, did a round of interviews this weekend with his new consultant, Rob Ryan, conferenced in.
Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/blogs/dailypolitics/#ixzz0N9ErRLKc

And another article: http://www.politickerny.com/4756/hoffman-still-fighting-republican-line-he-fights-conservative-line


John Gizzi also writes about the 23rd CD: http://www.humanevents.com/article.php?id=32965

When you read about "seasoned" politicians http://www.nypost.com/seven/08032009/postopinion/editorials/bashing_the_golden_goose_182688.htm
it is refreshing to know that people like Doug Hoffman want to run for Congress for all the right reasons.

And Mr. Hoffman will certainly not fall into the "high tax trap" as E. J. McMahon writes in an op-ed piece in today's NY Post: http://www.nypost.com/seven/08032009/postopinion/opedcolumnists/the_high_tax_trap_182683.htm

New York and California are not the only places facing serious fiscal problems: http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/bal-te.md.budgets02aug02,0,4552111.story

Did this article actually appear in the New York Times? "“This idea that everything new that government provides ought to be paid for by the top 5 percent, that’s a basically unstable way of governing,” Mr. Burman said." Read more here: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/08/01/us/politics/01taxes.html

Just one on health care reform today: http://www.nypost.com/seven/08032009/postopinion/opedcolumnists/destroying_the_doctor_patient_bond_182685.htm