Glad you asked. I loved for you to ask her what the most pressing problem is in the district. Here is my take: North Country communities are dying. People are leaving. There are few job opportunities. They have to travel an hour or more for health care. There are fewer young people to volunteer for the fire departments and emergency squads. I think she should be trying to bring together a coalition of upstate leaders to address the needs of our rural communities and especially address how we attract young families to our beautiful region. This seems like an issue that would bring people together. Could you get behind that issue? I know I could.
I agree with you 1,000% Ken. E'lies' is absolutely NOT doing anything for this state. She's as helpful as a rubber crutch! Can't stand her, and she has DEFINITELY got to go! Matt Castelli would have been so much better for this state. The tide has GOT to turn!
I agree completely with you to fire Stefanik fir everything you stated.
However the bigger issue fir me is the need for term limits and age limits -across the board. We have term limits for the presidency but not for congress?!!!!
As of November 12, 2023, 5 senators are in their 80s, 18 are in their 70s, 32 are in their 60s, 30 are in their 50s.
Really? How are they capable of doing their duties - and they get complacent - of course I’m disappointed and also disappointed in my fellow American people who don’t do their job - vote these people out!
I’m not going to go into specifics but think of behaviors of Feinstein, grassley, lMcConnell as most recent reasons for age limits.
I for one will b doing my duty as next election comes up - but what are my alternatives if younger more diligent candidates don’t appear as an option? shame on both parties and shame on the American people - there’s no place for complacency when we are selecting representatives to rule our country in the country’s best interest. How does the United States set example to the world?
These congressional lackers are demonstrating their selfishness & preference to ego and arrogance - at our expense.
Where r the younger potential candidates
- they don’t have a chance against the old time guard with all their money and connections to lobbyists .
Sad state of affairs. And watching the Republican debates, listening to Trump ramble incoherently - yet he’s the front runner
And our président - decent man a good man with good intentions needs to pass the baton but as I said both parties have not been diligent in monitoring the selection of candidates
. Clean your own houses! And fellow Americans - what can you do for your country ? Insist that yoyr representative is doing his her job representing your best interests -if not vote her out!
Had to look up and find this famous quote!! I heard him say it so long ago! But truer words eternal hope
In the words of President John F. Kennedy:
And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you — ask what you can do for your country.
Until 21 gets rid of trump *patriots* and understand that the 2nd amendment wasn't talking about assault weapons nothing will change.
Also the pro life crowd love her as they actually believe her outlandish propoganda of abortion on demand up until birth.
I call her DC office as someone always answer...but you never get any answers to your questions. The staff is merely there to note the amount of people they *personally * respond to.
Stefanik has totally disappeared to the dark side and embraced trumpism.
There is no coming back from this.
None of it matters as the people who are MAGA believe nothing except trump.
You can't give them logic...or facts. They deny reality.
Stefanik has been enabling that part of our community for years now when she copied up to the disgusting pro trump groups who protested downtown.
She won't go anywhere because unfortunately we live in rural red who think she's a hero.
She's human garbage. Just like the man she strives to protect.
If you file a complaint, I'll sign!! Sadly the Republicans in her district increased according reports (and the number of bumper stickers observed.) I would love to know what people feel they are getting from Republicans other than vitriol and fury. Maybe that is enough for them because that is the goal. Even when people vote now, if it doesn't follow the Republican lead, they say it is rigged. I'm getting really tired of the voters not taken seriously. They forget who they work for and it isn't Donald.
I don’t think their base cares how or really even “if”it was. It’s just an arguing point that they use whenever they loose now and the base goes with it. At this point they can say anything they would like them to believe and they do- no proof needed any longer.
Congratulations to Maury-well deserved well earned. I knew personally and professionally honorable judge john Austin, his wife and his two children Susan & Jay. I’m sure the family would b and r pleased with Maury getting the award in memory of a great local leader devoted to our region.
Renews my faith that we have people who are doing their job with passion & purpose & productivity. I’m hopeful for our future thanks to people like Maury Thompson. Well earned well deserved 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
It seems that Rep. Stefanik has only one constituent these days: Donald Trump. There is no question that she is not doing her job but apparently the job description for the U.S. House has changed. Stefanik is not the only dysfunctional member, a group of a dozen or so republicans have decided to take over that institution and view their job as throwing sand in the gears. Yet, they get elected and, in Stefanik's case, reelected time and again. It's infuriating but I for one don't know what to do about it. The voters in Stefanik's district are not bad people, but they are clearly unhappy with government, and seem to believe that a dictator can do a better job than a popularly elected President. While I fear for democracy, I feel hamstrung when it comes to doing something about it. Help!
The Godless half? Are you saying an entire political party of millions of people are godless? That strikes me as a bit ridiculous and I’m sure many would disagree with that characterization.
Please don’t lump all the people in her district as unhappy and believing in s dictator. I can assure you we do NOT all feel that way! Some us can think and would love to get rid of both of them.
She has affectively tapped into that segment in our population that votes against their own interests. A professional psychologist could explain how that works. Anger, vitriol and lies dominate. The Greenwich Democratic Committee just ran an effective campaign against such vitriol, anger and lies that have persisted for 4 years. The Washington County Democrat Committee bylaws were changed 2 years ago to endorse those other than registered members of the Dem Party. The candidates won by 150+ votes, candidates that are registered EITHER Unaffiliated or Democrat. They ran on the facts, pointed out the lies and published the facts widely. Under the leadership of Mary Lou Stern and with a large number of volunteers, we now have Council Members who do not trade in anger, vitriol and lies.
Hi Sara, I hope you are sending this message out to other Dem committees around the North Country. The Town of Malta Dems elected two candidates, Cynthia Young and Barbara Conner. A great relief to begin to loosen the stranglehold of Rs on the Town of Malta board.
Same thing happened in the town of White Creek. Looks like Unity voting lines are starting to make some inroads. People I think are finally getting sick and tired of divisive politics and just want things to get done…at least in Southern Washington County anyway…
Good point. Maybe there is a lawyer that can help in this situation. A lawsuit like this would certainly get the attention of the voters in her district.
Another twisted leftist article. She can vote against the Progressive agenda electronically. We need her to be local so we can talk to her in her office. I know she was holding plenty of town halls by phone log in. Questions are screened because people are vile and use foul language and call to Republican bash. Nobody wants to listen to that. As for the man who shot a person turning in his driveway, it was when the media was telling everyone BLM violent Marxist rioters were coming here and had people panicked. This is strike two for The Front Page. Like The Post Star it is proving to be ONLY Democrat anti Republican ravings . About Trump he has been persecuted endlessly usually about nothing. Half the country voting for him (the Christian half). Keeping Stefanik (to block Marxism), and we're not having socialized medicine.
I understand your comment Carl, but I think it goes to Rep. Stefanik refusal to address her politicization of the office. Yes, most of the people agree with me here that Stefanik has failed do do anything to help her district. I’m sure many of us would be welcome to hear what she has done to improve the lives to local people. What are the big issues she is working on? Perhaps you could start the conversation.
“(It) was when the media was telling everyone BLM violent Marxist rioters were coming here and had people panicked.”
Maybe you should listen to different media. I never thought that. And probably no one else here did either. And that excuses someone for shooting a person turning around in their driveway?
Yes, Defendant Trump and Elise Stefanik are always the victims. Don’t worry, tho. Dear Leader is promising to be “your” retribution and exterminate the vermin when he’s re-elected. So, let your heart not be troubled and don’t shoot.
But I’m a fiscal conservative. How is this a progressive column when the only point is that Rep. Stefanik’s only priority if furthering her own political future and not helping constituents. I’m against lying, but if you are pro lying, then Rep. Stefanik is your woman to back.
The shooting in Washington County happened more than two years after the Black Lives Matters protests.
Do marxists, or communists live near you. I don’t know of any in my neighborhood.
If you could point out specifically what makes you think that is a political agenda in this commentary, please let me know. Stefanik was elected to help people in her district. What has she done to do that? I really would like to know. Please!
Actually, the Black Lives Matters riots were in 2020. The shooting happened in the spring of 2023. None of the people in the driveway were minorities. Members have Congress have always held town hall meetings throughout their district. Many still do. Stefanik has chosen not to do it. Whether she hand picks callers in her online meetings is open for debate. But many of her criticis are never chosen. The technology allows those using profanity to be cut off. My last recollection of an in person town hall meeting was in Hudson Falls in 2018. That’s five years without meeting with the public in a forum venue.
Thank you ,Ken, for your commentary about the dreadful Elise. She thinks she will be president one day, either via the V.P. -to -Trump route, or elected on her own. Her sole concern is ELISE. The North Country sorely needs a better advocate for economic, health and educational advancement. How long will it take us to see this and make it happen? Dump Trump and his nasty little shadow too!
Glad you asked. I loved for you to ask her what the most pressing problem is in the district. Here is my take: North Country communities are dying. People are leaving. There are few job opportunities. They have to travel an hour or more for health care. There are fewer young people to volunteer for the fire departments and emergency squads. I think she should be trying to bring together a coalition of upstate leaders to address the needs of our rural communities and especially address how we attract young families to our beautiful region. This seems like an issue that would bring people together. Could you get behind that issue? I know I could.
I agree with you 1,000% Ken. E'lies' is absolutely NOT doing anything for this state. She's as helpful as a rubber crutch! Can't stand her, and she has DEFINITELY got to go! Matt Castelli would have been so much better for this state. The tide has GOT to turn!
"As helpful as a rubber crutch." Haven't heard that one in a dog's age. Love it!
And, thanks for mentioning Matt Castelli. He gets a lot of credit for his vigorous and well-thought-out campaign.
Agree with you that Elise needs to go. Hope a viable candidate emerges to challenge her. Sadly I already see Trump 2024 flags in Fulton county.
Makes my stomach turn....
You are absolutely correct! She was voted in by district 21 and she has done nothing for the constituents! Vote her out!
I agree completely with you to fire Stefanik fir everything you stated.
However the bigger issue fir me is the need for term limits and age limits -across the board. We have term limits for the presidency but not for congress?!!!!
As of November 12, 2023, 5 senators are in their 80s, 18 are in their 70s, 32 are in their 60s, 30 are in their 50s.
Really? How are they capable of doing their duties - and they get complacent - of course I’m disappointed and also disappointed in my fellow American people who don’t do their job - vote these people out!
I’m not going to go into specifics but think of behaviors of Feinstein, grassley, lMcConnell as most recent reasons for age limits.
I for one will b doing my duty as next election comes up - but what are my alternatives if younger more diligent candidates don’t appear as an option? shame on both parties and shame on the American people - there’s no place for complacency when we are selecting representatives to rule our country in the country’s best interest. How does the United States set example to the world?
These congressional lackers are demonstrating their selfishness & preference to ego and arrogance - at our expense.
Where r the younger potential candidates
- they don’t have a chance against the old time guard with all their money and connections to lobbyists .
Sad state of affairs. And watching the Republican debates, listening to Trump ramble incoherently - yet he’s the front runner
And our président - decent man a good man with good intentions needs to pass the baton but as I said both parties have not been diligent in monitoring the selection of candidates
. Clean your own houses! And fellow Americans - what can you do for your country ? Insist that yoyr representative is doing his her job representing your best interests -if not vote her out!
Had to look up and find this famous quote!! I heard him say it so long ago! But truer words eternal hope
In the words of President John F. Kennedy:
And so, my fellow Americans: ask not what your country can do for you — ask what you can do for your country.
Well, Elise Stefanik did promise to serve only five terms and this is her fifth term, but I would not hold my breath.
Until 21 gets rid of trump *patriots* and understand that the 2nd amendment wasn't talking about assault weapons nothing will change.
Also the pro life crowd love her as they actually believe her outlandish propoganda of abortion on demand up until birth.
I call her DC office as someone always answer...but you never get any answers to your questions. The staff is merely there to note the amount of people they *personally * respond to.
Stefanik has totally disappeared to the dark side and embraced trumpism.
There is no coming back from this.
None of it matters as the people who are MAGA believe nothing except trump.
You can't give them logic...or facts. They deny reality.
Stefanik has been enabling that part of our community for years now when she copied up to the disgusting pro trump groups who protested downtown.
She won't go anywhere because unfortunately we live in rural red who think she's a hero.
She's human garbage. Just like the man she strives to protect.
* cozied not copied
If you file a complaint, I'll sign!! Sadly the Republicans in her district increased according reports (and the number of bumper stickers observed.) I would love to know what people feel they are getting from Republicans other than vitriol and fury. Maybe that is enough for them because that is the goal. Even when people vote now, if it doesn't follow the Republican lead, they say it is rigged. I'm getting really tired of the voters not taken seriously. They forget who they work for and it isn't Donald.
I’ve never heard anyone explain HOW it was rigged.
I don’t think their base cares how or really even “if”it was. It’s just an arguing point that they use whenever they loose now and the base goes with it. At this point they can say anything they would like them to believe and they do- no proof needed any longer.
Congratulations to Maury-well deserved well earned. I knew personally and professionally honorable judge john Austin, his wife and his two children Susan & Jay. I’m sure the family would b and r pleased with Maury getting the award in memory of a great local leader devoted to our region.
Renews my faith that we have people who are doing their job with passion & purpose & productivity. I’m hopeful for our future thanks to people like Maury Thompson. Well earned well deserved 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
It seems that Rep. Stefanik has only one constituent these days: Donald Trump. There is no question that she is not doing her job but apparently the job description for the U.S. House has changed. Stefanik is not the only dysfunctional member, a group of a dozen or so republicans have decided to take over that institution and view their job as throwing sand in the gears. Yet, they get elected and, in Stefanik's case, reelected time and again. It's infuriating but I for one don't know what to do about it. The voters in Stefanik's district are not bad people, but they are clearly unhappy with government, and seem to believe that a dictator can do a better job than a popularly elected President. While I fear for democracy, I feel hamstrung when it comes to doing something about it. Help!
The Godless half? Are you saying an entire political party of millions of people are godless? That strikes me as a bit ridiculous and I’m sure many would disagree with that characterization.
Please don’t lump all the people in her district as unhappy and believing in s dictator. I can assure you we do NOT all feel that way! Some us can think and would love to get rid of both of them.
Probably 6 in 10 believe, but I would like to think it is less, but it is hard to measure. So many don’t see the danger.
She has affectively tapped into that segment in our population that votes against their own interests. A professional psychologist could explain how that works. Anger, vitriol and lies dominate. The Greenwich Democratic Committee just ran an effective campaign against such vitriol, anger and lies that have persisted for 4 years. The Washington County Democrat Committee bylaws were changed 2 years ago to endorse those other than registered members of the Dem Party. The candidates won by 150+ votes, candidates that are registered EITHER Unaffiliated or Democrat. They ran on the facts, pointed out the lies and published the facts widely. Under the leadership of Mary Lou Stern and with a large number of volunteers, we now have Council Members who do not trade in anger, vitriol and lies.
Mary Lou would be a great interviewee.
Can you get me her contact info?
Might I suggest adding Lance Wang White Creek United to that interview list.
https://www.facebook.com/CouncilmanLanceAllenWang
Hi Sara, I hope you are sending this message out to other Dem committees around the North Country. The Town of Malta Dems elected two candidates, Cynthia Young and Barbara Conner. A great relief to begin to loosen the stranglehold of Rs on the Town of Malta board.
Do you have links to the ads?
Congratulations! I know Cynthia, she will be a strong leader.
Nice to hear a success story like that.
Same thing happened in the town of White Creek. Looks like Unity voting lines are starting to make some inroads. People I think are finally getting sick and tired of divisive politics and just want things to get done…at least in Southern Washington County anyway…
https://www.facebook.com/CouncilmanLanceAllenWang
I agree. People want to see things done, especially on local level.
I feel your pain.
Good point. Maybe there is a lawyer that can help in this situation. A lawsuit like this would certainly get the attention of the voters in her district.
Another twisted leftist article. She can vote against the Progressive agenda electronically. We need her to be local so we can talk to her in her office. I know she was holding plenty of town halls by phone log in. Questions are screened because people are vile and use foul language and call to Republican bash. Nobody wants to listen to that. As for the man who shot a person turning in his driveway, it was when the media was telling everyone BLM violent Marxist rioters were coming here and had people panicked. This is strike two for The Front Page. Like The Post Star it is proving to be ONLY Democrat anti Republican ravings . About Trump he has been persecuted endlessly usually about nothing. Half the country voting for him (the Christian half). Keeping Stefanik (to block Marxism), and we're not having socialized medicine.
I understand your comment Carl, but I think it goes to Rep. Stefanik refusal to address her politicization of the office. Yes, most of the people agree with me here that Stefanik has failed do do anything to help her district. I’m sure many of us would be welcome to hear what she has done to improve the lives to local people. What are the big issues she is working on? Perhaps you could start the conversation.
“(It) was when the media was telling everyone BLM violent Marxist rioters were coming here and had people panicked.”
Maybe you should listen to different media. I never thought that. And probably no one else here did either. And that excuses someone for shooting a person turning around in their driveway?
Yes, Defendant Trump and Elise Stefanik are always the victims. Don’t worry, tho. Dear Leader is promising to be “your” retribution and exterminate the vermin when he’s re-elected. So, let your heart not be troubled and don’t shoot.
I soon as I finished reading here, I saw this in my daily Stoic book.
“Don’t allow yourself to be heard any longer griping about public life, not even with your own ears!”
It would do Trump and Stefanik so much good to read Marcus Aurelius. Donald Trump is the most un-Stoic person imaginable.
OMG you can’t possibly believe all of this 🥴😬
But I’m a fiscal conservative. How is this a progressive column when the only point is that Rep. Stefanik’s only priority if furthering her own political future and not helping constituents. I’m against lying, but if you are pro lying, then Rep. Stefanik is your woman to back.
Answered earlier.
The shooting in Washington County happened more than two years after the Black Lives Matters protests.
Do marxists, or communists live near you. I don’t know of any in my neighborhood.
If you could point out specifically what makes you think that is a political agenda in this commentary, please let me know. Stefanik was elected to help people in her district. What has she done to do that? I really would like to know. Please!
Actually, the Black Lives Matters riots were in 2020. The shooting happened in the spring of 2023. None of the people in the driveway were minorities. Members have Congress have always held town hall meetings throughout their district. Many still do. Stefanik has chosen not to do it. Whether she hand picks callers in her online meetings is open for debate. But many of her criticis are never chosen. The technology allows those using profanity to be cut off. My last recollection of an in person town hall meeting was in Hudson Falls in 2018. That’s five years without meeting with the public in a forum venue.
Once again~ Spot On Ken!
Once again ~ Spot On, Ken!
Thank you ,Ken, for your commentary about the dreadful Elise. She thinks she will be president one day, either via the V.P. -to -Trump route, or elected on her own. Her sole concern is ELISE. The North Country sorely needs a better advocate for economic, health and educational advancement. How long will it take us to see this and make it happen? Dump Trump and his nasty little shadow too!
YES we need to fire Stefanik!