Weekly Wrap-Up

What does the health care ruling mean? It is today’s biggest news story, and there’s no shortage of analysis and opinion. Here are two people I trust with interesting takes on the issue: Charles Krauthammer and George Will.

Neither is thrilled with the ruling, obviously – but both see some silver linings in the Court’s decision.

The Washington Times features excerpts from the dissenting opinion offered by Justices Scalia, Kennedy, Thomas and Alito.

Both the Washington Times and the New York Post casts the ruling as a legal victory for the Obama Administration and a political win for Republicans, since now the Democrats “are going to have to defend a massive middle-class tax hike — in an election year.”

New York conservatives in Congress were quick with their reactions. Here are statements from Ann Marie Buerkle, Pete King, Michael Grimm, Nan Hayworth, Chris Gibson and Tom Reed.

Rep. Grimm in particular hits on an important theme, saying: “I am extremely disappointed in today’s Supreme Court decision, but I am far more disturbed by the fact that the President willfully misled the nation by saying the individual mandate was not a tax.”
“President Obama has pulled the wool over the eyes of the American people,” Rep. Grimm continues, “and broke a fundamental promise by imposing on us one of the largest middle class tax increases in the history of the country.”

Or as Sarah Palin put it on Fox New: “Obama lies, freedom dies.”

Do you believe Barack Obama deliberately misled the nation in saying that the ObamaCare “individual mandate” was not a tax? Vote today in our new weekly poll.

Sean Hannity, who spoke at our 50th Anniversary Dinner Gala, has a thing or two to say about the ObamaCare ruling, as you can imagine.

Rest assured Wendy Long and the Conservative Party will be pointing out Kirsten Gillibrand’s support for this massive tax increase – and we’ll have an impact on New York’s senate race. The New York Times shows how we already have, and takes a look at our influence over the past 50 years.

ObamaCare wasn’t the only story in the news yesterday. In a bipartisan vote (which the liberals and the media usually adore), the House voted yesterday to hold Attorney General Eric Holder in contempt – and as the Post notes, “Never has an attorney general so richly deserved such dubious notice.”

This week, as we prepare to celebrate Independence Day, we’ve seen that the system of checks and balances envisioned by our Founding Fathers continues to work.

It’s not a perfect system. We don’t always like the outcome. But the fight is never over – and this November the American people will be given the opportunity to check the power of Barack Obama and the liberals in Washington.  Let’s make the most of that opportunity.

Have a great weekend!

SCOTUS has ruled on Obamacare and we must live with the decision....for awhile.  But not forever!  President Obama said in 2009 "I absolutely reject (the) notion' that it's a tax",  however, when the Administration argued the case before the Justices, it was called a tax and Congress can impose a tax.  Short and simple, Obamacare is a tax, the biggest tax ever imposed on Americans and there is every reason to believe that it will be repealed.  The ruling today will energize American's who do not want Obamacare to elect the right people to repeal this misguided piece of legislation that was passed by the Democratic controlled House and Senate.  November 6, 2012 is the day we will be heard, loud and clear.

The Heritage Foundation calls the decision a Clarion Call for the American People.  More from Heritage here.  Rest assured there is always a silver lining.

The WSJ recaps the decision, and in this article explains what it means to small business owners (assuming it isn't repealed.)

The NY Sun explains why and how we will win in November. 

You can follow more here at the SCOTUS Blog.


Let's help make him majority leader.  (or at the very least depose Harry Reid's leadership)

Wendy Long's position on the ruling.  Wendy Long understands the whole state.   In case you missed Wendy Long on with Liz Benjamin last night you can watch it here.  NY1 covered Wendy Long's big primary night win.

Chairman Mike Long was also on with Liz Benjamin and you can watch him here.

Part III of Thomas Sowell's A Political Glossary. 

Congratulations to Wendy Long on winning the GOP primary.  And congratulations to all of the people who took the time and made the effort to vote in yesterday's GOP primary. Wendy Long, already the Conservative nominee and now the GOP nominee, will go on to become our U.S. Senator. Watch her accept  here.   An active, informed and enthusiasticgrassroots effort will always win over money.

The Heritage Foundation on how unions just shot workers in the foot.

Need a room in North Carolina in September?  Apparently there are some cancellations in previously held reservations.

Tax cheats get rewarded?? 

Wednesday's with Walter E. Williams.  Bonus Thomas Sowell article.

Primary Day has arrived!

Polls are open now, if you haven't voted, please go vote for Wendy Long in the Republican Primary.

More on yesterday's Supreme Court decision from the Heritage Foundation,  National Review,  Washington Times and  how the feds are undermining the decision made by the Supreme Court.  Big Sis continues as Obama's enforcer when he doesn't get what he wants.   Justice Scalia's concerns with decision.

Holder's Privilege Creativity.

Why does President Obama have to do this?

Another reason why we need Wendy Long in the US Senate, click here to see what the US Senate is voting for, despite the fact that they have not voted for a budget in over three years.

Medicaid and Medicare fraud still costing taxpayers billions.

Stockton, CA needs Gov. Scott Walker.

The right way to explore stem cell research.

Remember occupy wall street, the tax payers in upstate are socked with a big overtime bill.

This NY Post editorial hits the nail on the head.  Time for NY voters to say "Sorry, Charlie" this time to Con. Rangel, not Charlie the Tuna.

Tuesday's with Thomas Sowell.

Tomorrow is Primary Day for federal offices in NYS.  There is a republican primary for U.S. Senate....please remind your family and friends that Wendy Long is the only viable person who can bring constitutional law to the US Senate on our behalf when she defeats Senator Kirsten Gillibrand in November.  Help her win the Republican Primary tomorrow, Jume 26.  In case you missed these endorsements over the weekend:  The Watertown Daily Times;  Oneida County Executive;  Assemblyman Steve Katz;  Assemblyman Marc Butler;  Hon.  Dennis C. Vacco; Hon. Rick Lazio;  Doug Hoffman, the man who truly ignited the national TEA Party movement;  The Finger Lakes TEA Party;  Mayor Graham's View says this;  Liberty's Lifeline; Michael J. Gaynor's view; and this is from Gov Track Home; the Weekly Standard wrote about the NY Post endorsement of Wendy Long; and the Times Ledger (Queens local paper) says "An increasing number of political observers believe Long would be the strongest of the three Republican candidates for the Senate to face Gillibrand in the fall general election."  Senator Pattie Richie endorses Wendy Long; Hon. John Spencer,  so does the man who returned us to Row C, Carl Paladino and the New Yorker's for Constitutional Freedoms.

Ambassador John Bolton; Laura Ingraham and Thurman Thomas are all making robocalls on Wendy Long's behalf. 

Still not sure, listen to Wendy Long on Laura Ingraham's show.

Our future is in your hands:  Help Wendy Long win the Republican primary tomorrow! Wendy Long is the only candidate that is committed to not raising the debt ceiling, read this and listen to her own word. 

The Supreme Court rules on Arizona's immigration law.  Key provision still in place.  This breaking, Administration is suspending immigration enforcement program in response to Supreme Court ruling!  This from a man who claimed to be a constitutional lawyer, doesn't he have any respect for the rule of law?  November 6, 2012 can not come soon enough!

Weekly Wrap-Up

Great news to end the week: The New York Post has endorsed Wendy Long in this Tuesday’s GOP primary.

Noting Kirsten Gillibrand’s blatant pandering to the far-left since heading to the Senate, the Post states: “New Yorkers deserve a senator who actually stands for something — beyond the betterment of her personal circumstances, that is.”

This is just the latest in the impressive number of endorsements Wendy has earned by taking our conservative message out to voters and making a compelling case for lower taxes, less spending and a strong national defense.

Here you will find Wendy herself talking about why she’s the right candidate to take on Kirsten Gillibrand.

I hope you will give Wendy your endorsement in the Republican primary this Tuesday. And make sure to tell your friends and family who share your values to go to the polls. New York deserves a real choice this November. You have the power to give our state the best choice possible by voting for Wendy on Tuesday. .

Wendy has talked a lot during this campaign about the importance of respecting America’s founding principles – and I thought of her brave stand on behalf of the Constitution when I read this article, which makes a moral case for the free enterprise envisioned by our Founders.

“Staten Island health center receives nearly $500,000 from Sen. Gillibrand” – this headline is a great example of everything that’s wrong with the American left and the media these days.  

Did Sen. Gillibrand personally dip into her savings and write a $500,000 check to this particular health center, as the headline implies? Not at all... she dipped into the taxpayers’ pockets and very generously “gave” a nice chunk of other people’s money – and was rewarded with a flattering headline (conveniently right in the middle of the election year).

You can see why Sen. Gillibrand is such an adamant supporter of Barack Obama and his Imperial Presidency, which The Heritage Foundation explores in frightening detail today.

Obama’s rewriting of immigration law and his cowardly use of “executive privilege” to thward the Fast and Furious investigation have been the most recent examples – but Heritage points out many others, from traditional marriage to internet regulation and the environment.

As Heritage notes, “There is no telling where such disregard may go next, but the trend is clear, and it leads further and further away from the constitutional rule of law.”

Do you believe that Barack Obama, with his “imperial presidency,” is undermining the very idea of America as we know it?  Give your vote today in our new Weekly Poll.

On the specific issue of illegal immigration, Charles Krauthammer of course is spot on in his analysis of the Obama Administration’s shameful undermining of our American system.

Liberals everywhere seem to really hate it when “we, the people” have our say. Right here in New York Andrew Cuomo is furious that the Conservative Party mobilized citizens against his dismantling of New York’s marijuana laws. 

As Slate notes with great dismay of the Governor’s marijuana proposal, “Ultimately, Senate opposition to the proposal made it impossible to pass.” I’m proud to say that the Conservative Party was behind that opposition – and we did the right thing for New York.

Let’s do the right thing again this Tuesday by electing Wendy Long as the Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate. Be sure to make your voice heard on June 26 – and have a great weekend!

US Senate candidate, Wendy Long, continues to travel around the state and get endorsements.

Nancy Pelosi, once the Speaker of the House, definitely lives on anther planet.  Fast and Furious is about the murder of  American AFT Agent Brian Terry.  The President's move for executive privilege is political and a distraction, a way to postpone the truth until after election day.   Congressman Rangel lives on the same planet that Congresswoman Pelosi lives on.  More on Fast and Furious from the Heritage Foundation as the scandal grows.

You be the judge, is $10B for 355 jobs, good value for your tax dollars.  You can answer the question on November 6, 2012 when you have the opportunity to change the direction of our great country.

More bad news on the jobs front.

The problem with prevailing wage laws....$57.71 an hour!  And E. J. McMahon has an article on unions will drive up the cost of the Tappan Zee Bridge.

Do you want crime to rise?  It is rising and will continue to do so if we end "stop and frisk".  Good editorial by the NY Post.

The Senate voted for this today and it is unfortunate that the parents of students who want the best for their children will not have full disclosure.  More from the NY Post's Erik Kriss.