Category Archives: 2017

2017 was a terrible year in politics

Posted on December 31, 2017 by whungerford

Sadly, 2017 hasn’t been a good year. Rash experiment with incompetent President. Appointment of unqualified cabinet officers. Presidency for profit ignoring emoluments clause. Corruption at highest levels in campaign and government. Stupid policy on climate change. Attacks on judiciary; nomination … Continue reading →

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GOP Civil War: Is Reed a McCain or a Bannon Republican?

Posted on October 30, 2017 by pystew

We have been hearing rumors about the upcoming Republican Civil War for a few years now. The first rumblings came after the Tea Party endorsed candidates in were elected in 2010. We soon realized that the breadth  of the ideological … Continue reading →

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NY 23rd Sample Ballots by Counties

Posted on October 23, 2017 by pystew

My experience as an election inspector, and as a candidate tells me that many voters would like to see the ballot they will be using before they reach the polls. Most counties post their sample ballots on line. As of … Continue reading →

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Another Candidate against Reed? Maybe.

Posted on August 4, 2017 by pystew

The Oleans Times Herald noted that NYS Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli commeneted that he was encouraged that “people are coming out of the woodwork to run for Congress” against Rep. Tom Reed. He was at the Cattaraugus County Democratic Party’s “Turn It Blue … Continue reading →

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Election Results

Posted on April 12, 2017 by whungerford

                I thought to check if NY-23 election results corresponded to voter registration. Considering only Republicans and Democrats, I made this table. Candidate Votes (thousands) Party Registration (thousands) Democratic 106 130 Republican 137 … Continue reading →

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Townhall meetings March 11, 2017

Posted on March 11, 2017 by whungerford

 

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Draft Resignation Letter

Posted on January 22, 2017 by whungerford

We assembled here today are issuing a new decree to be heard in every city, in every foreign capital, and in every hall of power. From this day forward, a new vision will govern our land. From this day forward, … Continue reading →

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What Rep. John Lewis actually said

Posted on January 15, 2017 by whungerford

“I continue to say it to people today and I’m going to continue to say it during the next few days as we celebrate and commemorate the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. That when you see something that is … Continue reading →

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Two views on the budget

Posted on January 13, 2017 by whungerford

Rep. Capulano (D-MA) writes: Today the House took the first step toward repealing the Affordable Care Act (ACA) with S. Con. Res. 3, the Fiscal Year 2017 Republican Budget Resolution. As you know, House Republicans have been voting for years … Continue reading →

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Should there be exceptions to public laws?

Posted on January 12, 2017 by whungerford

We are changing Washington, both within our party and in Congress, and working the Trump administration to get things done,” Reed concluded. “It’s about using our influence to change Washington to make lives better for all Americans.–Tom Reed Should there … Continue reading →

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