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NYYRC Voter Guide for the 2022 Midterm Election
The Democrat Party, led by its progressive wing, desires to move this country de jure or de facto past the Constitutional form and structure of our current government to complete the work and vision first set down by Woodrow Wilson, who saw the U.S. Constitution as an outdated hindrance most days. Our system is a federal system, which divides power between the federal government and our union of States, this is what Republicans young and old support. Progressive Democrats on the other hand prefer a unitary system where power comes from Washington DC and the states are mere “districts.” This Hunger Games vision of our future is not in keeping with America’s culture, history, and philosophy. And it is a road to serfdom.
This Election Primer for the all-important midterm election on Tuesday, November 8th addresses the four ballot proposals facing New York City voters. “Progressive” Democrats view democratization as an endlessly onward and upward trajectory, no matter what nuance exists or what reality shows. In this preference, Democrats view ballot proposals and referendums as always “good.” While Republicans are not opposed to the idea of ballot proposals in theory, in practice, we find that they are often a runaway train to nowhere. Therefore, with the explanations below, we must dissent and encourage everyone to vote NO on Ballot Proposals 1, 2, 3, and 4 at the polls this fall.
Statewide Ballot Proposal 1 — Clean Water, Clean Air, And Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022
Our View: No
New York City and State face a growing fiscal crisis. We cannot allow the national Democrat Party to keep winning elections to bail out the City and State to hide this fact. Nowhere is this fiscal mismanagement seen than in the unnecessary boondoggle spending of green jobs that don’t materialize, the bureaucracy that grows, and high-speed rail projects like the one in California that lead to nowhere and never appear at all. As of this writing, communist China produces more pollution and carbon emissions than the entire Western Hemisphere. It is now a matter of National Security that we stop letting Democrats mandate the intentional winding down of civilization in pursuit of a Great Reset and World Economic Forum-driven tyrannical agenda.
We support the preservation and conservation of the natural world, and one need only look to the legacy of Republican Presidents Theodore Roosevelt and Richard Nixon over the climate alarmism and nihilism present today to say we have not moved an inch from that legacy of conservation.
We will build civilization, conserve the beautiful natural world, and be happy.
Citywide Ballot Proposal 1 — Add a Statement of Values to Guide Government
Our View: No
In theory, this could be a good idea. A preamble to the New York City Charter, like the preamble to the U.S. Constitution itself, could serve as a valuable and necessary mission statement for this City. However, given the language of this proposed preamble, we would rather have nothing than continue to lie to New Yorkers.
Here are the facts: under one-party Democrat governance, New York City is the most economically unequal City in the country after Washington D.C. itself. In part, wokeness and “progressivism” is driven by this stunning disconnect between purported values and actual societal outcomes. Our streets are unclean and unsafe, our City budget is a mess, and under “progressive” dominance, the City Council hosts meetings that are nothing more than woke-a-thons. While crime is up year after year, month after month, they discuss bike lanes and climate change.
The preamble to the Constitution states in order to form a more perfect Union, establish Justice, insure domestic Tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general Welfare, and secure the Blessings of Liberty to ourselves and our Posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States.
A preamble of this sort is needed for this City, not a woke screed like the one proposed.
Citywide Ballot Proposal 2 — Establish a Racial Equity Office, Plan, and Commission
Our View: No
On the matter of race and race relations, home ownership is now far more attainable in the South and Midwest of the United States—regions the cultural elites continually disparage for voting wrong and being moral lessers—than in New York City.
As with so many other issues, less talk, less wokeness, and more performance are needed in our City. This proposal fails all three tests.
Citywide Ballot Proposal 3 — Measure the True Cost of Living
Our View: No
While it is tempting to use proposal 4 to show how truly inadequate the City is in outcomes regarding proposals 1 through 3, we fear based on past instances of such proposals that it would just be used to funnel more money into projects and proposals that do not yield results.
We can capture data on the cost of living through what is already out there. The City is obligated to produce myriad reports already, and before too long we’ll just be a government of issuing reports rather than keeping states safe and clean, small businesses unburdened and having a chance to survive and thrive again, and getting our fiscal house in order.
“Progressives”, with these proposals and in their policies attempting to govern this City, aim to build a utopian skyscraper. They refuse to acknowledge that the Civilization and Civil Society that supports them, the bedrock, is turning into quicksand before our eyes.
Vote No, Vote No, Vote No, and Vote No.
Our Endorsed Candidates
Method of Voting Recommendation: either Early Vote at the Polls and Volunteer for GOTV and Canvassing on Election Day or vote in person on Election Day. If you are military, consider the mail-in option if one of those two options is not feasible.
For Congress —
U.S. House candidates in your relevant district: straight-ticket Republican, with particular attention put to NYYRC endorsed candidates Joe Kent for Congress (WA-3), Elizabeth Joy for Congress (NY-20), Colin Schmitt for Congress (NY-18), Mike Lawler for Congress (NY-17), Claudia Tenney for Congress (NY-24), Marc Molinaro for Congress (NY-19), George Santos for Congress (NY-3), Anthony D’Esposito for Congress (NY-4), Benine Hamdan for Congress (NY-10), and Billy Prempeh for Congress (NJ-9).
U.S. Senate for the State of New York, NYYRC endorsed candidate and member JoePinion.
For Statewide Offices —
For Governor of New York, LeeZeldin.
For Lt. Governor of New York, AlisonEsposito.
For the Attorney General of New York, NYYRC endorsed candidate and member Michael Henry.
For State Comptroller, NYYRC endorsed candidate and member PaulRodriguez.
For State Senate – Republican, with particular attention put to NYYRC endorsed candidates and members Stefano Forte for New York State Senate (SD-11), Vito LaBella for New York State Senate (SD-17), and Brian Fox for New York State Senate (SD-26).
For State Assembly – straight-ticket Republican with particular attention put to NYYRC endorsed candidates and members Dmitriy Kugel for New York State Assembly (AD-47), Brian Maher for New York State Assembly (AD-101), Joseph Maffia for New York State Assembly (AD-75), and Lester Chang for New York State Assembly (AD-49).
Note: if there are no Republicans on your ballot for specific offices, write in yourself or your favorite NYYRC member in the write-in box. Good luck and let’s Save New York and Save America, and let Tuesday be but a new beginning.
Captain Maureen Bannon, Army Veteran & CEO of WarRoom
Jack Bequette, Army Veteran and Former NFL Player
Isabel Brown, TPUSA Contributor
Ron Coleman, Legal Scholar
Mike Collins, Congressional Candidate (GA-10)
Steve Cortes, Former Advisor to President Trump
Mike Crispi, Talk Show Host, LFA TV & Lindell TV
Isabella DeLuca, Conservative Influencer
Danielle D'Souza, Host of Counterculture Epoch Times
Ben Geller, New York Legislator
Rudy Giuliani, Former Mayor of New York City
Gerald Grosz, Former Member of the Austrian Parliament
Josh Hammer, Opinion Editor Newsweek
Raheem Kassam, Editor-in-Chief at National Pulse
Maximilian Krauss, Federal Chairman of Ring Freiheitlicher Jugend
R.C. Maxwell, Project Veritas Spokesman
Deroy Murdock, Fox News Contributor
Peter Navarro, Former Director of Trade and Manufacturing Policy
James O'Keefe, Founder of Project Veritas
Kevin Smith, Founder of Long Island Loud Majority
Rob Smith, Media Personality & President of the Douglass Society
Ashley St. Clair, Author & Media Personality
Roger Stone, Conservative Political Consultant
Mark Tepper, Fox News Contributor
Matthew Tyrmand, Investigative Journalist
Harald Vilimsky, Member of European Parliament (FPÖ)
The New York Young Republican Club is the oldest and largest Young Republican club in the United States, incorporated in 1911 with predecessor organizations dating to 1856.
On Saturday, December 10, we will hold our 110th Annual Gala, just as we have done through every major world event, including both World Wars and COVID-19, since our foundation. We are excited to welcome back both members and guests for a black-tie evening featuring an open bar, passed hors d’ouvres, and a seated meal as we hear from high-profile national speakers, mingle with special guests, and discuss opportunities for the advancement of our mission.
Marjorie Taylor Greene is a wife, mother and Christian nationalist patriot representing Georgia’s fourteenth Congressional district in Washington, DC.
Jack Posobiec is the Senior Editor of Human Events, an American conservative political news and analysis source, as well as the Host of Human Events Daily with Turning Point USA. He is a veteran Navy Intelligence Officer and Mandarin speaker who focuses on the Chinese Communist Party and is a Lincoln Fellow at the Claremont Institute.
Our Master of Ceremonies will be Bill Spadea, radio host and founder of the Common Sense Club.
The Toastmaster of the evening will be Andrew Giuliani, former New York State Gubernatorial Candidate.
Stay tuned for the announcement of our other speaker!
The New York Young Republican Club continues to promote the future political leaders of America by advocating for their involvement in local government, as elected officials, and within major political organizations. The Club is officially recognized by the New York State Young Republicans, Young Republican National Federation, as well as county, state, and national Republican committees.
The New York Young Republican Club was created in 1911 to promote and maintain the principles of the Republican Party. Our mission since then has been:
To promote and maintain the principles of the Republican Party: to foster within the Republican Party and make practical in service of the municipality, state and nation, the idealism characteristic of youth; to correct in our own party that tendency of all parties to make organization an end rather than a means; to develop sound principle and public spirit in party politics; to promote honest and fair electoral mentors, to the end that the expression of the popular will by whatever party or body, shall be as free, untrammeled and equal as possible; to resist and expose political corruption; to advocate merit rather than partisan service as entitling to public office; to watch legislation and encourage public attention to and efficiently criticize the conduct of government.
Details:
When: Saturday, December 10, 2022
Time: 7:00 P.M. Doors Open
Location: Manhattan (Venue shall be disclosed to ticket purchasers within the week preceding the event)
Price:
Member Ticket - $375
Non-Member Ticket - $425
A general admission ticket grants attendee access to a full open bar and cocktail hour followed by a three-course meal!
Member VIP Ticket - $649
Non-Member VIP Ticket - $749
Enjoy an exclusive VIP Meet & Greet Reception with speakers and special guests! VIP includes reception and general admission.
Board Position Available: Speakers Committee Chairman
The New York Young Republican Club is on the lookout for a Speakers Committee Chairman.
The Chairman of this standing committee serves as a voting member of the Club’s Board of Governors and reports directly to the Executive Committee and will work alongside with a Speakers Committee Co-Chairman. We are looking for someone with a passion for both conservative politics and a background in event, wedding, gala planning, catering, or hospitality.
The Speakers Chairman will be responsible for organizing, coordinating, and overseeing all efforts related to our speaker series events, including finding speakers themselves.
Applicants must be a current member of the Club in good standing and be willing to commit to at least one board meeting and multiple Club events per month, including the annual gala.
If you are interested in applying for this position please fill out the application form here and if you qualify we will reach out to set up an interview.
Come celebrate the red wave sweeping New York with your favorite group of young Republicans. We will be partying and watching the polls with New York State Senate candidate Stefano Forte, who will be victorious as one of the new faces representing the people of this great state! Show up to the polls and then come over to our election night party to help us paint the town red!
Date: Tuesday, November 8th
Time: Doors open 8:00 P.M.
Price: Free (must RSVP)
Location: Trattoria 35 (213-15 35th Ave, Bayside, NY, just a short walk from the LIRR Bayside stop!)
Food will be provided with access to bar offerings.
Wear red to bring in the red wave and let's paint New York red!
The New York Young Republican Club brings together men and women aged 18 to 40 to discuss important policy issues, promote Republican principles and values, and help elect Republicans to office. With hundreds of dues-paying members throughout New York City and the United States, the Club engages in politics by:
Promoting Republican principles.
Supporting campaigns through volunteerism, community outreach, and social media.
Networking with politicians and other influential members of the party organization.
Having monthly socials at New York City bars and clubs.
Holding monthly meetings with speakers, including candidates, authors, pundits, and more.
Attending fundraisers, leadership programs, and national conferences.
Show your support for your country, your party, and your city by being a part of the oldest and the largest Young Republican chapter in the nation.
Our membership includes conservatives of all backgrounds. We are dedicated to providing a welcoming environment regardless of race, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, age, or occupation. Benefits of membership include early registration access for events, discounts on admission fees, branded merchandise, and the ability to vote in our meetings and affect the governance of the Club. Become a member today and start networking with your fellow New York Republicans!
During this transformative time for the New York Young Republican Club, many of you have reached out to us asking how to get more involved with the club, and how to better support our efforts.
One effective way to do this is to join a committee. We are currently looking for Vice-Chairs for many of our committees, who will receive special discounts for working events and recognition on our website. In addition to Vice Chair positions, we are looking to build all of our committees in terms of members.
Please take a moment to review our committees here and contact any committees you are interested in joining at the email address listed on the website. You are allowed to join up to 3 committees per our Bylaws.
To be a member of a committee you must be a member of the Club in Good Standing.
The New York Young Republican Club has caucuses that advocate for representation of their respective interests in the Club and Republican Party. We invite our members to become more active in our caucuses to promote Republican ideals throughout the five boroughs and beyond.
Any group of five Voting Members of the Club may petition the Board of Governors to charter a Caucus to forward ideas, advance an issue, represent a constituency, endorse candidates, or propose resolutions.
If you wish to join a caucus, please email the caucus’s chairman or chairwoman or make a submission via the link below.
The New York Young Republican Club is a grassroots non-profit organization that relies on the generosity of members and donors to support its operations. We hope you will consider a donation today so that we remain a bastion of conservative values for many years to come!
Established in 1911, incorporated in 1912, with a legacy from 1856, the New York Young Republican Club is the oldest, largest, and most prestigious Young Republican club in the United States. The Club is affiliated with and officially recognized by the Association of New York State Young Republican Clubs and the Young Republican National Federation, as well as the county, state, and national Republican committees.
