Did you watch the debate last evening?  If not, you can watch it here. The New York Post editorial sums it up with this:  In debate, Andrew Cuomo shifts from chicken to bully.  Bully is mild considering his constant interruptions and telling the moderator that he was speaking.  If you watch a moderate amount of TV in the evening, you cannot escape from the commercials berating bullying in school, yet, we have a governor who is the biggest bully – and proud of being a bully – in New York State.  What kind of message is this sending the children we are trying to teach that bullying is unwarranted, unjustified and undeserved?   Make the message clear on November 6:  No Bullies in the bully pulpit!  Vote for Marc Molinaro on the Conservative Line. 

The NY Post reporters had this to say:  Cuomo, Molinaro come out swinging in likely only debate. and Nicole Gelinas called County Executive Molinaro a solid candidate. 

Here is how Ken Lovett describes the debate:  Cuomo unleashes his inner Mike Tyson in feisty debate with GOP challenger Molinaro.    He ends his column with this “Cuomo is expected to remain New York’s leading heavyweight.”  Again, is this the image we want as Governor when we have a concerted effort to eliminate bullying?  Even Ken Lovett’s column portrays Governor Cuomo as a bully. 

Hudson Valley Dem’s Israel gaffe at debate could prove costly. 

Giving Away Money Won’t End Poverty, but It Will Destroy Something Special About America. 

Government economists offer window into what a socialist US Economy would look like. 

The Beat reminds us again of the looming pension crisis. 

President Trump makes good use of an old President Obama video clip. 

John Lott, Jr. opines on the problem with the FBI’s ‘Active Shooter’ data. 

When did ethical problems become a racist issue? 

Wednesday’s with Walter E. Williams.  (This column will undoubtedly raise some eyebrows.)

The one, and so far, only debate between Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Marc Molinaro, will be on television tonight.  Click here  to find out where you can watch it.   As the NY Post editorial writes today. “It’s about time Cuomo agreed to a debate.”

The Governor is the recipient of two NY Post editorials today, the second one, the more important of the two:  What a surprise — Another Cuomo donor gets a huge payday.

Bob McManus  also writes today that ‘Chicken’ Cuomo will keep on dodging   and has great questions that should be asked of Governor Cuomo, but we all know that Governor Cuomo will not answer them, even if he were asked.  Maybe that is why the debate is taped.   

The Olean Times Herald endorses Marc Molinaro. 

The Empire Center takes a hard look at the employment numbers for the last 10 years and there is only one conclusion:  the last eight years have seen a sharp and growing economic divide between upstate and downstate.  Read the report here. 

Jonathan Trichter critiques Comptroller DiNapoli on lack of oversight in protecting taxpayer’s funds. 

Cory Booker:  did you fail American History? Lofty ideal; unfeasible economically.  It really is pitifully inferior to propose such an impracticable, unworkable, impossible idea to those who think it would be possible. 

‘Remember who started it’: Obama takes credit for Trump’s ‘economic miracles’.   Mr. Obama what is really bizarre is that you truly believe you should get the credit of the current booming economy. I think Larry Kudlow is more accurate on who should get the credit.   Someone should remind former President Obama that corporate tax cuts can fift all economic boats. 

The Daily Signal  has a pretty sound reason as to why the immigrant caravan has grown to its current size. 

Here’s what Investor’s Business Daily has to say about the growing caravan. 

The NY Post editorial board makes their recommendations for Congressional races here. 

Gillibrand sheds chicken suit, agrees to ABC-TV debate.  The Gillibrand-Farley debate will air on WABC-TV and be held on Thursday, at 1:30 pm and be made available for their local political show, Up Close with Bill Ritter, and to statewide affiliates.  We will post the time on Thursday or before, if available.

Cuomo finally agrees to in-person TV debate with GOP challenger.     Gov. Andrew “chicken” Cuomo finally agreed to a TV debate that would be taped on Tuesday 1:30 p.m. in the studios of WCBS/Channel 2 and air Tuesday night at 7 p.m. on the local affiliate and on radio.  Personally, I am looking forward to how Governor Cuomo explains his “pay-to-play” schemes like this one;  of course, it has to asked and the likelihood of having it asked by the moderator is slim to none. 

If the NY Post hosted the debate, you could rest assured hard questions would be pursued.  Fortunately, the NY Post exposes all that they can through their newspaper —  and hopefully, NYC voters are reading it as unlike other NYC newspapers, the NY Post doesn’t hide behind a paywall (yet!)

The Post-Star endorses Marc Molinaro for Governor! 

Mayor de Blasio continues to act as if he is the King of New York City instead of being an elected official answerable to the citizens of New York City.  Mayor de Blasio still has visions of being king of the US and is lax about the daily needs of the City or worse pushes his agenda to the detriment of doing what is right, or appointing people to positions that do not seem to have the qualifications needed. 

Bill Hammond and Chris Pope write that single-payer would be death on NY’s best hospitals. 

If this caravan can overcome the combined efforts of Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras and the U.S., why can’t they overtake Honduras and make it more like America?  It isn’t about escaping conflict, generalized violence and targeted persecution – it is about free handouts from our government.  Trump says he’s reducing Central American aid over migrants; use the aid money to BUILD THE WALL!

President Trump is taking the fight to his enemies with a historic media blitz – and he’s apparently having a lot of fun doing it.

You could see that in his one-on-one with Lesley Stahl of “60 Minutes” this past Sunday, as he laid out his accomplishments: “When you look at taxes, you look at regulations, you look at– making deals with other countries. Nobody’s been able to do anything like this. Actually, most people didn’t even try because they knew they didn’t have the ability to do it.”

President Trump touched on several issues, including the media, the Russia investigation, NATO, and illegal immigration. I’ve picked out some of my favorite quotes – which one do you like the most? That’s the first question in our new Weekly Poll.

Meanwhile the Democrats continue to encourage and actually resort to violence (plus some unhinged conspiracy theories) in response to President Trump’s success. There’s a War on Women going on – not even 9/11 widows are safe from the fury of the left – and Nancy Pelosi thinks that’s just fine.

On the campaign trail, the Democrats’ Senate candidates have had quite a week.

• In Virginia, Sen. Tim Kaine encouraged the liberals’ mob mentality…

• In North Dakota, Sen. Heidi Heitkamp’s campaign outed sexual assault victims…

• In Missouri, Sen. Claire McCaskill demanded a government investigation of journalists…

• In Delaware, Sen. Tom Carper is being less-than-truthful about a history of spousal abuse…

• In Massachusetts, Sen. Elizabeth Warren made a fool of herself trying to prove her Native American heritage…

• In Montana, Sen. Jon Tester is palling around with Hollywood celebrities…

• In Florida, Sen. Bill Nelson is prioritizing his campaign over the state’s hurricane relief;

• In New Jersey, the ethically-challenged Sen. Robert Menendez is turning to Hillary Clinton for help…

• In Arizona, leftist Krysten Sinema has a history of bashing her own state…

• In Tennessee, Phil Bredesen’s campaign was caught telling the truth about the candidate’s Kavanaugh stand in an undercover sting…

• And in Texas, media darling Beto O’Rourke is supporting impeachment…

No wonder Rush Limbaugh is predicting GOP gains in the Senate and even success in House races. President Trump has certainly energized individuals to get involved.

I know most friends of the Conservative Party follow politics across the country. Which Democrat Senate candidate outside of New York do you like the LEAST in this year’s campaigns? That’s the second question in our new Weekly Poll.

Here in New York, as we’ve mentioned this week, Andrew Cuomo is rightfully being labeled a “coward” for refusing to debate Marc Molinaro.

Why do you think that is – does Andrew not want to face questions about all the “coincidental” corruption in the Albany Swamp? Does he want to avoid tricky issues like marijuana legalization? Or does the governor think he’s above the law and those above answering questions?

That’s the third and final question in our new Weekly Poll – let me know what you think, and have a great weekend!

‘Coward’ Cuomo still refusing to debate his GOP challenger.  Even disgraced Elliot Spitzer criticized Andrew for not agreeing to a debate as of today’s date. 

The NY Post editorial  ends with this, “Maybe Cuomo is just chicken — or maybe he figures that an open debate might hurt him so badly that he could actually lose. (emphasis added.)”    

Governor Andrew Cuomo perhaps you should read this:  Thank fracking for continued decreases in US greenhouse gas emissions;   then rethink your political ban on fracking. 

Apparently, the fact that Andrew Cuomo doesn’t like to be confronted by things that may upset him, is a trait that his father, Mario, also had.  Kathleen Gallagher writes about the Gosnell movie and what happened way back when Mario was asked to visit an abortion mill by a fellow democrat. 

Charlotte Hays writes about the real cost of Medicare for all. 

National Review’s, Robert VerBruggen, writes:  Yes, Entitlements Are a Far Bigger Debt-Driver Than the Recent Tax Cuts Are.

Suzanne Fields writes in the Washington Times about coddling the closed American mind. 

Guy Benson reminds us just how desperate some democrats are.

Michael Goodwin’s column in today’s NY Post says it all:  One party rule has left New York in a sorry state.  Read it.  Circulate it.  Take it to heart.  There are only two choices for governor; Andrew Cuomo or Marc Molinaro.  No other candidate has a chance to win!  If you care one iota about the future of New York, heed Michael Goodwin’s column.  You CAN make a difference.  New York CAN become the Empire State again, but if voters allow one party rule, it will never, ever happen. 

4 Studies That Prove Small Government Works Better. 

Betsy McCaughey writes that Trump is totally right about the dangers of Medicare for all.   

Trump asks Cabinet agencies to cut 5 percent from budgets. 

U.S. Job Boom Got Its JOLT from Trumponomics. 

Guy Benson writes that a prominent electoral prognosticator thinks the GOP’s chances are suddenly looking better. 

Another case of President Trump keeping his promises: Trump sets record, appoints the most federal appeals judges in first two years.   

Wednesday’s with Walter E. Williams..

George J. Marlin writes in Newsmax about the unhinged dems out to destroy the Electoral College that gave us Lincoln. 

The fact that the movie Gosnell cracked the top 10 at the box office on Friday and Saturday, is great news for the pro-life movement in America and hopefully around the world.    This headline, however, dashes that hope; perhaps everyone on the United Nations Human Rights Council should be encouraged to see the pain, anxiety, depression and death caused by Gosnell’s abortion mill. Kathryn Jean Lopez has a compelling article in National Review that explains that the movie Gosnell is an opportunity to really take a look at not only the laws but also the culture of abortion and possibly change the minds of people like those on the United Nations Human Rights Council.

The NY Post editorial writes about another Cuomo ‘coincidence’ that looks a lot like corruption. 

The Beat  writes about Mayor de Blasio’s failure to renew. 

Chirlane McCray’s traveling is costing taxpayers thousands.

Nicole Gelinas writes in the NY Post:  Angry about the subways? Send Cuomo a message.   We will go one step further:  Vote for Marc Molinaro on the Conservative Party Line, that really sends the message.    

Really Senator? Do you not remember what you said when you claimed to be of Cherokee descent? 

Rich Lowry writes why Hillary Clinton can never admit the truth about Bill. 

Smothered: Six Democratic Scandals That the Elite News Media Suffocated with A Pillow This Cycle. 

Project Veritas strikes again. 

New California Law Will Require Kids’ Menus to List Water and Milk as Only Drink Options. When did the government in California become the parents?

Marc Molinaro, our candidate for governor, appeared on Fox and Friends this morning with Diane Piagentini, the widow of Police Officer Joseph A. Piagentini, gunned down by Herman Bell  who Governor Andrew Cuomo gave the right to vote to when he was released on parole. Watch the Fox and Friends clip here.  .  Read more in The Chief. 

Today’s NY Post editorial explains what Governor Andrew Cuomo fears most in this year’s political season:  open, equal debates. 

In case you missed this over the weekend:  Email shows Cuomo donor contacted officials during grant process. 

The Bob McManus is spot on in his Saturday Op-Ed piece:  Andrew Cuomo is on the verge of absolute power over New York.  As CPNYS noted on Saturday:  Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely. Only you can end Governor Cuomo’s megalomania need for absolute power:  Vote for Marc Molinaro on the Conservative Line. 

Another democrat who displays the need for power is Hillary Clinton.  Can you believe that she actually said on national television that her husband did not abuse his power when president with his intern, Monica Lewinsky, because she was an adult at the time.  When will the press and the public realize this woman is unable to tell the truth about anything.  She is so out of touch with reality, that it is almost like watching a person on the verge of self-immolation and you want to rush in and save them.  Think about what she said, then realize this woman almost became president of the United States, she sees nothing wrong with what her husband did.  It doesn’t bother her that he lied under oath and questioned the meaning of is.  Or that there are many able to corroborate the facts told by others who her husband forced himself on.  I guess, since they were adults also, Hillary Clinton believes it is okay.  Twisted beliefs.  Okay for Bill, not okay for anyone else.  On second thought, let her twisted beliefs continue to be aired on national television; people have the right to know just how twisted her beliefs are.

You tube has more on the unhinged crowd.

Fortunately, America elected Donald J. Trump who continues to keep his promises: 289 in 20 months.  

Will Charter Schools survived if the democrats control all the branches of government?  Sen. John Flanagan doesn’t think so. 

E. J. McMahon writes about NYC’s high-income tax habit. 

“Someone is going to be killed” – that’s the stark warning this week from Sen. Rand Paul after Democrats ratcheted up their violent rhetoric and mob mentality.

Keep in mind that even before the Kavanaugh debacle, Republicans have been shot, assaulted, harassed in restaurants and stalked at their homes – and amazingly, Democrats think that their main flaw is that they’re not ruthless enough!

Hillary Clinton is of course jumping on this dangerous bandwagon, telling liberals what they want to hear about how Republicans don’t deserve civility.

What scares you the most about the Democrats’ mob politics? That’s the first question in our new Weekly Poll.

The media is also aiding and abetting the liberals’ violent behavior while downplaying the tactics that put lives in jeopardy. Remember when peaceful Tea Party protesters were described as a “mob” by biased journalists? Now liberal rioters are being cast as “people who are upset” – and media commentators are actively encouraging violence.

Trump-hatred and fake news are just par for the course after the media’s shameful, dishonest coverage of the Kavanaugh confirmation fight.

In your opinion, how bad was the media’s bias during the Kavanaugh saga? That’s the second question in our new Weekly Poll.

With the midterm elections coming up, we’re seeing evidence that the Democrats’ mob politics are backfiring and that their “blue wave” is drying up. And with states under liberal rule suffering the most (we know that firsthand here in New York), it’s no surprise that Democrats won’t actually say what they’ll do if they are given control of Congress.

What do you think is the most important reason for conservatives to get out and vote in this year’s elections? That’s the third and final question in our new Weekly Poll.

Have a great weekend!

Why did the former Attorney General of the United States stoop so low? Democrats say that there is no civility on the right, yet, at every opportunity they can, they denigrate those that dare to think differently.   And he, Holder, wants to be the next president. 

The results of our leaders and former leaders lacking respect for those who think differently  gives the upcoming generations the excuse of reacting the same way.  Look at what is happening on our college campuses.   Personally, I want to know why no one emphasizes the Golden Rule any more.

Senator Charles Schumer appears to have found a new career – he whipped out a red pen to correct President Trump’s Op-Ed on Medicare for All plan being promoted by many democrats. 

Tomorrow is the last day you can register to vote in the 2018 elections.  Click here for on-line registration.  This article reminds all that the Board of Elections will never call you for personal information over the phone, nor will the BOE send you a text message for personal information.  Voter registration by phone is not an acceptable way to register to vote. 

James O’Keefe strikes again…his latest video will give Taylor Swift a rude awakening regarding the candidate she is supporting. 

Then there is this:  Hoo Boy: Democrats’ Arizona Senate Nominee Caught on Tape Bashing…Arizona 

“Gosnell” the movie opens tomorrow.  The Daily Signal explains the need to film this movie about the worst abortionist ever.  The Washington Times also explains why this film was necessary.

State AG Candidates Vow to Take on Corruption in Albany At Forum in Westchester. 

The NY Post editorial board writes that Molinaro is smart to ask Teachout to help clean up New York. 

Steve Cuozzo writes in today’s NY Post that rent ‘reform’ is a calamity in the making. 

Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan has an Op-Ed in the State of Politics blog site and it clearly lays out the importance of keeping the NYS Senate in Republican/Conservative hands. Naysayers will say it is self-serving, it isn’t, what it is, is an honest assessment of what will happen to New York State if the democrats have control of the Executive and Legislative branches of government.  Please take the time to read it, Sen. Flanagan is sincere when he says “We will be the balance in the face of the Governor and his leftist allies.”  We are doing all we can to elect Marc Molinaro governor of our great state  however, we must be prepared if the progressive leftist people that believe government is the answer to society’s ills manage to give Andrew Cuomo a third term. We would encourage you to send this Op-Ed to every New York voter that you know.  The stakes have never been higher. 

The same applies for the federal level.  From The Hill:  Dems eye ambitious agenda if House flips. 

Investor’s Business Daily lets us know what the worst-run states have in common:  They’re run by tax-and-spend Democrats. 

This Daily Signal article shows the importance of having checks and balances on the three branches of government.  If Millennials actually vote because they believe government is the answer to society’s ills and seniors stay home or go to their eternal home, the Founding Fathers concept of America will be forever changed.

Betsy McCaughey opines about Democrats’ ‘socialism’ prescription is a war on the poor. 

The City Journal opines on #MeToo’s Politics of Feeling. 

Michael Goodwin wants to know where is the outrage on Hillary’s call for a ‘civil war’. 

Here is a strong message for Hillary Clinton – There was a time – prior to you and your husband become household names – that politics between the two major parties was very civil despite the fact that they differed on many subjects.  Thanks to E. J. McMahon for the proof and the quality and civility of the candidates:  Lewis E. Lehrman and Gov. Mario M. Cuomo. 

New York’s public housing is in total disrepair.  The Beat offers suggestions on how it could become financially able to make much needed repairs, but will government listen and learn?

Governor Andrew Cuomo keeps earning his “Teflon Cuomo despite the fact that I micromanage everything” title as close friend and confidant Steven Pigeon pleads guilty to having a straw donor provide a donation to Governor Andrew Cuomo in 2014. 

The New York Sun:  Haley We Hardly Knew You. 

Rest in Peace, Senator Frank Padavan.

Wednesday’s with Walter E. Williams. 

Congratulations to United States Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh.   President Trump delivers another Home Run with Supreme Court pick, Brett Kavanaugh. 

Great question:  How low can they go? Senate grows more toxic with each Supreme Court nomination. 

The NY Sun writes about the Democrats’ Constitutional Problem.  The Washington Times reports that Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez declared over the weekend that the Electoral College is a racist American relic that must be abolished. Then there is this reporter:  NBC’S KEN DILANIAN ADVOCATES FOR CHANGES TO SENATE AFTER KAVANAUGH CONFIRMATION.  

We must get out the vote (last day to register to vote in November’s election is October 12.  Click here if you need a Board of Election registration form.  Don’t forget an absentee ballot for children who are in college.)  Voting is the only way to stop the radical changes being advocated by those who have no concept of what made America freedom’s beacon in just 242 years.  The Left is angry and motivated, we have to be motivated to protect the American system.   

Senator Susan Collins understands what America is all about.  If you haven’t heard about her floor presentation, you can listen here. 

Monday’s NY Post editorial summed it up this way — The Kavanaugh aftermath: a left that’s gone completely unhinged. 

Despite what the liberal media is telling you, Rasmussen Reports says Justice Brett Kavanaugh won the popular vote also. 

John Lott, Jr. reminds us that the gun control advocates are spending big money to influence midterms. 

File this under “caught with their hands in the cookie job.” 

Governor Andrew Cuomo vows he will expand abortion within 30 days, if the democrats take control of the State Senate. 

Hillary Clinton really lives in her own world – oblivious to everything and only concerned about herself.

Nikki Haley will be sorely missed and kudos to her for proving some secrets can be kept.

Does wind power contribute to a warmer climate?  Some say yes.