Monthly Archives: August 2022

Pre-Bunking

Posted on August 29, 2022 by whungerford

It’s an approach called “pre-bunking” and it builds on years of research into an idea known as inoculation theory that suggests exposing people to how misinformation works, using harmless, fictional examples, can boost their defenses to false claims.— David Klepper, … Continue reading →

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New York Republicans shift right

Posted on August 28, 2022 by whungerford

What is clearly happening on both sides is turnover: New York is losing a slew of Republican and Democratic House members this year, along with one of its 27 seats due to reapportionment. Nine House members elected in 2020 — … Continue reading →

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Andrew McCarthy on the search affidavit

Posted on August 28, 2022 by whungerford

Andrew C. McCarthy is a former federal prosecutor, who recently considered running for Congress in New York. He is a Fox contributor and contributing editor for the National Review. He leans right politically. I found this opinion article in The NY Post interesting. … Continue reading →

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Louis Menand on Democracy

Posted on August 27, 2022 by whungerford

We don’t have Wyoming because people living within the territory felt a special affinity, a belief that they shared a “Wyoming way of life,” and somebody said, “These folks should have their own state.” To the extent that Wyoming residents … Continue reading →

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NY-23 before and after the 2020 Census

Posted on August 24, 2022 by whungerford

Note, all numbers (except percentages) are in thousands. After the 2020 census, NY-23 shifted west, losing Tompkins and Tioga Counties and adding Erie County suburbs. Year Dem Rep Con WF Rep&Con Dem&WF 2021 133 161 8 2 169 135 2022 … Continue reading →

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Chautauqua County League of Women Voters Campaign Forum

Posted on August 19, 2022 by whungerford

The Chautauqua County League of Women Voters sponsored a Campaign Forum on August 18. Reportedly, about 50 people attended. Here is a report on it. This brief report mentions inflation and firearm regulations as subjects discussed. You can listen to … Continue reading →

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NY-23 Spedial Election Candidates Della Pia and Sempolinski explain their views

Posted on August 18, 2022 by whungerford

Read the candidates views here: Max Della Pia Joe Sempolinski

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What’s next for Trump and his associates?

Posted on August 16, 2022 by whungerford

News items: Documents were illegally kept at Mar-a-Lago. Reportedly, top White House lawyers were told: “It’s not theirs, it’s mine.” Reportedly, one Trump lawyer signed a statement incorrectly saying material with classified markings had been returned. Trump refuses to answer … Continue reading →

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Two Candidates — NY23 Special Election Aug 23rd

Posted on August 13, 2022 by whungerford

The candidates are Max Della Pia and Joseph Sempolinski. Max Della Pia: “Right now, Congress is broken. As a nation, we need to focus on what brings us together as Americans rather than what pulls us apart.” — Campaign mailing … Continue reading →

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Which candidate is crazier?

Posted on August 12, 2022 by whungerford

Spectrum News interviews Carl Paladino reported by Ryan Whalen; here are some excerpts: The U.S. House of Representatives currently has a handful of outspoken, often controversial, and solidly pro-Trump Republican members, like Georgia’s Marjorie Taylor Greene and Florida’s Matt Gaetz. … Continue reading →

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