Stefanik is an actress. She's learned her lines well and uses (as my grandmother used to say) "A bunch of bologna" to to distort and distract. She takes credit for others' work. She is confident in her MAGA support, enough so that she doesn't need to worry about whether she is actually supporting her constituents or not. She just crowd surfs to her next goal-wee, wee, wee, wee, all the way home to Mar-a-Logo
Every candidate running for public office should debate their opponents. In fact debates should be mandatory and held before mail-in voting begins. Republican or Democrat there must be debates. There appears to be a move by candidates from both political parties across the country to not debate. It is a disservice to the voter period.
It’s more important that the citizens of the 21st Congressional District know what she stands for. If they understood that, they would not support her.I hope they all read the facts in the Times Union editorial.
It still surprises me how many people still support Stefanik. Why don't people want a government that is accountable to them and one that works for them and the betterment of our Country and the world? They are voting for a group of people that want to take away hard fought rights, Social Security and Medicare. This group of people care little for the environment, the climate crisis or their fellow man. I want a government that wants to improve all lives and give extra help those who need it.
I used to believe that splits in government were good - house in control by one party, the Senate in the other - because it forced action through compromise. But that is no longer the case. It is win at all costs and the people be damned.
I read the endorsement from the Albany Times Union for Castelli (and also for Hochul) and against Stefanik (and Zeldon) and really appreciated their clear, thoughtful, truthful commentary--as i do your words and Will's. It does my heart good when people speak what is truthful and thoughtful...and it makes me so angry to hear lies, misinformation, the constant barrage of ignorant hatred which is spewed everyday about the "extreme left wing socialists destroying our country." Stefanik and Alex are always talking about "their" disgraceful and despicable and shameful actions. They should be shamed...they have lost all integrity. Sixty minutes did an excellent piece last night on the election deniers in Arizona. What is heartsickening is how many people believe them.....So thank you Ken,for your words.
The Times Union showed why editorials are so important. It is not so much an opinion but an analysis of Rep. Stefanik’s record. If you scrutinized what she has done and what she has said, you can only come to one conclusion. The Times Union did that.
I agree with you: editorials are important...And i agreed that what Stefanik did and said whould lead one to only one conclusion. And because it is so clear--with Stefanik, Trump, Zelder...it makes one (me) a bit crazy that so many don't see what is so obvious...So i write obsessive letters to the post star and write postcards and letters and....
Again, thanks Ken, for this column. I appreciate reading the news you post from all of the media outlets in the North Country. It is quite helpful. And then to read about the TU endorsement, it has made my day!!!
I know that "conspiracy theory" is the mot du jour for this phenomenon, but I'd like to promote a better alternative:
conspiracy fantasy
I saw this used in a recent substack newsletter (TCinLA? Can't find it to confirm where I saw it) but I did an internet search (using DuckDuckGo) and found plenty of sites that now use "conspiracy fantasy."
I too believe Stefanik is an evil and dangerous influence to our Congress and to the American people. She is a hypocrite saying she believes in democracy while she supports autocrats like Trump.
Stefanik votes against it when it passes takes credit for the benefits.Blames everything on the socialist left. Scare tactics to keep her rural upstate seniors voting republican for her and the Trumpster until he no longer has any benefit. Does absolutely nothing for the #21st.Then run the military or police in your ad's pretending to be true blue so no 1 catches on to your game.
And she actually voting AGAINST additional funding for police departments and has been carrying on a vendetta against the FBI and Department of Justice. This is “backing the blue.” I see so many of them signs but she appears to be doing just the opposite. Does everyone really believe the FBI is nothing but a political organ of the state?
Just got another idea for a new sign. "Got Top Secret Documents too Elise?"
She has gone to Mar-a-lago a few times. No doubt trump would show them off to her.
Stefanik is an actress. She's learned her lines well and uses (as my grandmother used to say) "A bunch of bologna" to to distort and distract. She takes credit for others' work. She is confident in her MAGA support, enough so that she doesn't need to worry about whether she is actually supporting her constituents or not. She just crowd surfs to her next goal-wee, wee, wee, wee, all the way home to Mar-a-Logo
Sadly, I wonder if she is acting anymore. If she actually believes what she says, OMG!
Every candidate running for public office should debate their opponents. In fact debates should be mandatory and held before mail-in voting begins. Republican or Democrat there must be debates. There appears to be a move by candidates from both political parties across the country to not debate. It is a disservice to the voter period.
I am with you 100 percent. I had not thought about mail-in voting angle but you are right. The debates should be helped earlier, not later.
Good editorial, Ken. She needs to go.
It’s more important that the citizens of the 21st Congressional District know what she stands for. If they understood that, they would not support her.I hope they all read the facts in the Times Union editorial.
Me too. She is evil.
It still surprises me how many people still support Stefanik. Why don't people want a government that is accountable to them and one that works for them and the betterment of our Country and the world? They are voting for a group of people that want to take away hard fought rights, Social Security and Medicare. This group of people care little for the environment, the climate crisis or their fellow man. I want a government that wants to improve all lives and give extra help those who need it.
I used to believe that splits in government were good - house in control by one party, the Senate in the other - because it forced action through compromise. But that is no longer the case. It is win at all costs and the people be damned.
I read the endorsement from the Albany Times Union for Castelli (and also for Hochul) and against Stefanik (and Zeldon) and really appreciated their clear, thoughtful, truthful commentary--as i do your words and Will's. It does my heart good when people speak what is truthful and thoughtful...and it makes me so angry to hear lies, misinformation, the constant barrage of ignorant hatred which is spewed everyday about the "extreme left wing socialists destroying our country." Stefanik and Alex are always talking about "their" disgraceful and despicable and shameful actions. They should be shamed...they have lost all integrity. Sixty minutes did an excellent piece last night on the election deniers in Arizona. What is heartsickening is how many people believe them.....So thank you Ken,for your words.
The Times Union showed why editorials are so important. It is not so much an opinion but an analysis of Rep. Stefanik’s record. If you scrutinized what she has done and what she has said, you can only come to one conclusion. The Times Union did that.
I agree with you: editorials are important...And i agreed that what Stefanik did and said whould lead one to only one conclusion. And because it is so clear--with Stefanik, Trump, Zelder...it makes one (me) a bit crazy that so many don't see what is so obvious...So i write obsessive letters to the post star and write postcards and letters and....
Thanks, ken
Again, thanks Ken, for this column. I appreciate reading the news you post from all of the media outlets in the North Country. It is quite helpful. And then to read about the TU endorsement, it has made my day!!!
Me too. Ken provides us with interesting and useful info from may sources I could not follow myself. I love it.
Thanks for your support. Spread the word. And now Will Doolittle is writing on the site too.
They did a really good job of scrutinizing her record. I’m sure most people have never considered her record.
I know that "conspiracy theory" is the mot du jour for this phenomenon, but I'd like to promote a better alternative:
conspiracy fantasy
I saw this used in a recent substack newsletter (TCinLA? Can't find it to confirm where I saw it) but I did an internet search (using DuckDuckGo) and found plenty of sites that now use "conspiracy fantasy."
I'm switching.
I like it. It makes a lot of sense.
I too believe Stefanik is an evil and dangerous influence to our Congress and to the American people. She is a hypocrite saying she believes in democracy while she supports autocrats like Trump.
And she lies a lot.
Yessss!
Stefanik votes against it when it passes takes credit for the benefits.Blames everything on the socialist left. Scare tactics to keep her rural upstate seniors voting republican for her and the Trumpster until he no longer has any benefit. Does absolutely nothing for the #21st.Then run the military or police in your ad's pretending to be true blue so no 1 catches on to your game.
And she actually voting AGAINST additional funding for police departments and has been carrying on a vendetta against the FBI and Department of Justice. This is “backing the blue.” I see so many of them signs but she appears to be doing just the opposite. Does everyone really believe the FBI is nothing but a political organ of the state?
Thank you!
She is a true Trump acolyte, using his tactics to bamboozle voters. Unfortunately, there may be enough voters who are fooled.