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About whungerford

* Contributor at NewNY23rd.com where we discuss the politics, economics, and events of the New New York 23rd Congressional District (Allegany, Cattaraugus, Chautauqua, Chemung, (Eastern) Ontario, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben,Tioga, Tompkins, and Yates Counties) Please visit and comment on whatever strikes your fancy.

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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Mr. Trump’s firsts

Posted on August 12, 2022 by whungerford

Only President to ignore the Emolument’s Clause. Only President to name a commercial building he rarely visited as his home. Only President to employ “a fixer.” Only President named as an unindicted conspirator. Only President whose statements frequently weren’t intended … Continue reading →

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Rep. Tenney’s plan to protect the Second Amendment

Posted on August 11, 2022 by whungerford

Rep. Tenney (R-NY-22) cosponsored these bills which she supports. They are listed in her plan to protect the Second Amendment. With the exception of H.R. 38, none has more than 49 cosponsors. None has emerged from committee. ~~~ Safeguarding our … Continue reading →

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Joe Sempolinski’s values

Posted on August 2, 2022 by whungerford

I will never apologize for American values. There is no America without our values, and I will always fight to uphold them.–Joe Sempolinski, facebook, Aug. 2nd. I will never stop fighting to represent the conservative principles and stand for the … Continue reading →

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NY-23 Special Election — Second Amendment and Guns

Posted on August 2, 2022 by whungerford

NY-23 Special Election, Aug 23, 2003. The Democratic Party candidate is Max Della Pia. The Republican Party candidate is Joe Sempolinski. Max is also running in the November General Election, Joe is not. Joe’s view from his website: Joe is … Continue reading →

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Constitutional Conservative

Posted on August 1, 2022 by whungerford

I will stand for our constitutional, conservative values and stop the left from forcing their radical agenda on the people of America.–Joe Sempolinski, July 21, facebook Joe Sempolinski, the Republican Candidate for Congress in the NY-23rd special election, claims to … Continue reading →

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NY-23 Special Election — Health Care

Posted on August 1, 2022 by whungerford

NY-23 Special Election, Aug 23, 2003. The Democratic Party candidate is Max Della Pia. The Republican Party candidate is Joe Sempolinski. Max is also running in the November General Election, Joe is not. Joe’s view from his website: Joe is … Continue reading →

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NY-23 Special Election

Posted on July 31, 2022 by whungerford

NY-23 Special Election, Aug 23, 2003. The Democratic Party candidate is Max Della Pia. The Republican Party candidate is Joe Sempolinski. Max is also running in the November General Election, Joe is not. ~~~ Max’s issues (from his website): Equal … Continue reading →

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Can Presidential pardons be granted with impunity?

Posted on July 31, 2022 by whungerford

Once again, the Danish film crew was filming and, after the events of that day, recorded Stone asking again for a presidential pardon. This time, Gaetz apparently wanted one, too. When White House counsel Pat Cipollone prevented Trump from issuing … Continue reading →

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