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4 Article Continued from Page One5 Photos from 20106 Excerpts from the Executive Director

2 Why Row C Is Important to you2 44th Annual CPPAC — in late January!3 Conference Registration Form

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The NY ConservativeJanuary 2011 Volume 17 Issue 1

“All’s Well That Ends Well”—the Shakespearian tragedy or possibly acomedy (no one is quite sure) — can alsobe the synopsis of this year’s election cycle.

The roller coaster ride began when thestate executive committee met on Satur-day, March 20 and voted 5 to 1 to endorseRick Lazio for Governor and ended onNovember 2 when Carl Paladino losthis quixotic bid for governor.

The seven-and-a-half monthsbetween March 20 and November 2 willbe remembered by those involved as thebest of times and the worst of times — acampaign season with more twists andturns than the Cyclone at Coney Island.For those who love the excitement of acampaign, this was one of the most

rumors started circulating that a democrat was considering a run on the republicanand conservative lines… a democrat?

Who? Why? Why not a democratprimary? Things were interestingaround our legislative conference…everyone who wanted to run startedreaching out to speak at our conference.

Rumors became fact and SuffolkCounty Executive Steve Levy made it

public: He was considering running forGovernor on the Republican line and would seek the Conservative line as well. As County Executive, he had agood fiscal record, but as an Assembly-man, his record contributed to theproblems he faced as County Executive

unpredictable we have experienced inquite some time, perhaps since the early days of the Party when we were thwartedat every turn.

The year began knowing thatAndrew Cuomo would be the Demo-cratic candidate for Governor and aforegone conclusion that the wind

would be at his back gently and at timesforcefully in the guise of newspaper

articles and editorial boards. This wasexpected and not entirely worrisome —after all, conservatives could count on talk radio and the internet for counterbalance.

Rick Lazio was reaching out tocounty chairs in both the Republican andConservative parties and was gettingthem on board with his campaign. Then

Six New Members of Congress,Republican Controlled Senate, and theprobability of a Veto Proof Assembly.

The Conservative Party played amajor role in protecting New York’scitizens in the 2010 elections, as webrought about major success up anddown the ballot.

Conservative voters were instru-mental in electing six new Members of

Congress who will help stop the ultra-left shift our country has taken underthe Obama Administration and hiscohorts in Congress.

In Albany, four new RepublicanSenators will bring fiscal conservatism tothe conference — and with the help of Conservative Party voters, we now havea Republican majority in the Senate that

will be able to negotiate new districtlines, cap property taxes, roll-back

nanny-state regulations (hopefully!),protect family values, and — perhapsmost important — to cut out-of-controlspending and reduce taxes.

Meanwhile, the eight new Assembly members elected with Conservative Party support will let Speaker Silver know thatthe days of his dictatorial, business-as-usual brand of “leadership” are numbered.Every vote cast in the Assembly will be

far more important as Members realizethey are vulnerable if they continuespending as if they have a limitless creditcard that never needs payments.

Congratulations to long time pro-lifeactivist and former State Vice Chairman,

John Andrew Kay, on his election asSuffolk County District Court Judge.

All this success comes at a crucial timefor New York. Our state has becomeincreasingly “blue” because those who

can, move. No one wants to open a newbusiness in a state that penalizes success,calls for nanny-state control of goodsand services, or has bloated taxes due topublic pensions and other entitlements

Just look at the amount of money pouredin to our educational system: You wouldthink that our students were at the topof the charts but alas, they are not — but

school taxes continue to rise and driveout those who can least afford them. The challenges facing our state are

immense, but the votes cast forConservative candidates will make adifference — and Conservative Party

victories will benefit every citizen inNew York. Stay engaged in the battlefor, as Ronald Reagan believed, our bestis yet to come.

CONSERVATIVE VICTORIES

“Recaptured Row C” Continued on Pg. 4

CONSERVATIVES RECAPTURE ROW C



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If you have already read the article on RecapturingRow C, you know that the 2010 elections reawakened a sleepinggiant and brought plenty of new people to the political process —and many who made a difference in 2010 began their quest at ourannual political action conference. These concerned citizens knew they needed to be well educated on the issues and our 43rd AnnualConference armed them for the journey.

Issues win the hearts and mind of voters and this yearlocal politics dominate — so make your plans to be in Albany onSunday, January 30 and Monday, January 31, 2011 to hear theexperts on the hot issues that will be the focus of your localcampaigns.

Newly elected officials will be present to discuss how they will change government as we know it and how you can help. Law

enforcement will take center stage to inform us of the problemsincurred with a soft on crime attitude. Other topics that will bediscussed: How we can help end out of control budgets, and how

we can get the ball rolling on term limits in New York City andhopefully the rest of the state — and maybe someone will teach usthe most effective way to have our voices heard in real time .

Perhaps our featured luncheon speaker will be the reasonfor your joining us. Mark Steyn, a popular guest host of America’sNumber One radio show The Rush Limbaugh Program , andAmerica’s Number Two cable show Hannity, is an internationalbestselling author, a Top 41 recording artist, and a leading

Canadian human rights activist. His book America Alone: TheEnd Of The World As We Know It was a New York Times

bestseller in the United States and a Number One bestseller inCanada. Don’t be alarmed for his being a leading Canadian humanrights activist, he is actively trying to destroy the Canadian“Human Rights” Commission, for reasons he explains in his book Lights Out: Islam, Free Speech And The Twilight Of The West.Mark is also a visiting fellow of Hillsdale College.

Whatever your reason is for attending, rest assured, whenour conference concludes on Monday evening, you will beenergized and eager to begin the battles for your local elections.

44th ANNUAL CONFERENCE:The Excitement Continues

WHY ROW CIS IMPORTANT

TO YOU… The Conservative Party began whenNew York State was in much better fiscal shape,

yet even then we were visionaries. We understoodthat lavish spending on programs and pensions,education and Medicare, and a host of progressiveideas were designed to keep people dependent ongovernment. This government involvement in ourdaily lives became so invasive that in 1962 J.Daniel Mahoney, Kieran O’Doherty and othersbegan sounding the alarms.

Life was simpler and yet in some waysmore difficult. Twitter, Facebook and the Internet

were unknown, and getting the message out wasnot an easy task. Yet we made strides and earnedmany significant victories which most of you know about.

Conservatism is on the rise again, and by energizing voters here in New York and retakingRow C, the Conservative Party is sending a strongmessage to all elected officials: That grassrootscitizens across the state are deeply concerned aboutspending and traditional values.

When a candidate seeks the Conservativeline, he is giving us a commitment to our platform.He is telling you that he hears your concerns aboutspending, understands that you are fed up withtaxes and fees that allow spending to continue and

will support traditional family values includingprotecting the most innocent, yet to be born,citizens.

Regaining Row C was not just a step up inballot position…it was a statement by voters that

we understand this central principle: That Americabecame the greatest country in the world not by imposing Big Government, but by encouraging theentrepreneurial spirit in all its citizens.

The Conservative Party is

Right for New York.Keep informed! Be proactive!

For more information on the New York State Conservative Party — and to sign up for e-mail updates from the Conservative Party — please visit:

www.cpnys.orgAnd share your opinions on the Conservative Party’s blog:

http://thegoodfight-cpnys.blogspot.com (You can follow us on Twitter and Facebook, too!)



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Meet Conservative Party leaders and conservative thinking activists from throughout the state for a two-day series of seminars andpanels on issues and political techniques designed to enhance your ability to deal with the key problems facing the state and nation. (seerelated article on page 2)

Issue seminars/panels include: National and International Issues; Economic Issues; Campaigns and other timely subjects. Registrationbegins at Noon on Sunday and the last session on Sunday will end at approximately 6:00 PM. Monday’s registration begins at 8:30 AM,Sessions begin at 9:00 AM and lunch is scheduled for 12:30 PM. The evening concludes with a Cocktail Reception and Dinner beginning at6:30 PM.

Attendance for the Sunday afternoon or Monday morning seminar sessions only is $25.00. A special $15.00 rate for the conference only is available for students with a VALID student ID. The fees for the meals and cocktail hour are explained below and include the cost of theSeminar. For more information call the Conservative Party Albany office at 518-356-7882 or e-mail your questions to [email protected].

HOTEL RESERVATIONS: You are responsible for making your own hotel reservations. Call 1-518-458-7264 or 1-800-HOLIDAY(1-800-465-4329) 24 hours a day. The block of rooms is under “Conservative Party of New York State.” Special rate of $105.00 isgood until Saturday, January 8, 2011 ONLY . (Holiday Turf Inn will not honor this rate past this date.)

To register, fill out the form and return it by Tuesday, January 25, 2011 to: NYS Conservative Party, 325 ParkviewDrive, Schenectady, New York 12303-5644. Checks should be made payable to: NYSCP – Conference Account . CPPAC fees arenot tax-deductible as charitable contributions.

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q Sunday and Monday Seminars Only : $25.00 ($15.00 for Students with valid I.D.)q Monday Luncheon: $35.00q Monday Reception: $50.00q Monday Dinner: $50.00q Monday Lunch, Reception & Dinner Package: $135.00 (See below for Special Pre-Paid Pricing.)

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If he became Governor, would he doright for all New Yorkers as he haddone right for Suffolk County voters —or, would he be loyal to Speaker Silveras he was during his time in theAssembly?

Around the same time Steve Levy’sname was circulating, a successful Republi-can businessman from Buffalo was show-ing an interest in running for Governor.

Republicans began to waver; Conser- vatives began to waver. The Democratsnever wavered. Attorney General Cuomohad not announced what he was runningfor, but everyone knew he would be thegubernatorial candidate and he had thefinancial war chest to discourage any primary for Governor.

A decision could not wait. Every

day we did not have a definite candidate was a day that made it harder to raisethe money needed, and get the supportnecessary. The leaders of the ConservativeParty knew they had a decision to make.It was time to begin serious discussionon the issues and direction our govern-ment would have to take to make New

York affordable for its citizens.On March 20, Conservative Party

leaders met, listened to many indivi-duals’ concerns, discussed the pros andcons of each candidate, and did what

leaders do: they took a stand and recom-mended to the full state committee thatRick Lazio be our candidate.

From March to May, everyone hadan opinion on why the decision wasmade. Moreover, not everyone agreed.

The discussion continued, sometimes ata fever pitch, sometimes quietly behindclosed doors, sometimes by mail andmany times by e-mail. Some stood withthe leaders and some tried to discreditthe leaders. It was a healthy discussionof issues reminiscent of the early days of the Party. For two months, Conservativesacross the state discussed and argued themerits of having Rick Lazio on our line.

The official convention was set forMay 28, 2010. The day arrived and thehotel was packed. Delegates huddled;candidates worked the room; interns,staffers, and handlers for every statewidecandidate were spotted counting votes,making certain that those who hadcommitted their vote had not wavered.

Republican primary for Lt. Governor.A valiant quest became a quandar

would Rick remain the Conservatinominee? Would a split ticket guaranteedemocratic victory? The numbers wealready against us… 5.2 million registerdemocrats, almost 3 million registerrepublicans and roughly 160,0registered conservatives.

The discussions among the countbegan again. Could Rick win on our lialone? Would it be another 1994? Cou

we come close to getting Row C bacQuestions, many questions, and not a lof time.

Disappointment loomed when Riannounced he would run for SupremCourt Justice.

The State Committee had reorganize in September. Who would

on our line? Mail, phone calls, and e-maflooded the office. People we had nevheard from, conservatives who hbecome complacent, voters energized the conservative message, everyoinsisting that Carl Paladino be on our lin

Would Carl accept the ConservatiParty nomination?

September 29, 2010, Carl Paladibecame the Conservative Party nominfor Governor. We had a united ticket.

The next four and a half weeks becama blur of activity. Lost time had to be ma

up, and our candidate’s inexperience withe press became fodder for the tabloids.

Like the rest of the Country, voters New York were fed up with out-of-contrspending. Taxpayers wanted change, athey wanted more money in their walleEven Andrew Cuomo campaigned asfiscal conservative.

November 2 arrived. The fiscconservative message was loud and clear

While Carl Paladino’s naïveté did nhelp his campaign, he did help fan tconservative torch’s flame and brought

back home to Row C!So all’s well that ends well, right? B

this is not the end at all — because no we’re looking forward to another year heated debates, tough issues and locelections across the state.

Get ready for another roller coastride — and through every up and dowknow that the Conservative Party will

working hard for our state and our value

It was time. The nominations weremade and seconded. Joe DioGuardi, Jay

Townsend, Harry Wilson, DanielDonovan became our official candidates.

Who would be our gubernatorial candi-date? The last two months came to thisfinal decision… would Rick Lazio beour candidate, did Steve Levy have the

support, or would Carl Paladino pull off an upset?

The delegates made their voiceheard: Rick Lazio and Greg Edwards

were our designated candidates forGovernor and Lt. Governor. NeitherSteve Levy nor Carl Paladino wasnominated, but Ralph Lorigo and JohnAndrew Kay were.

The Conservative Party had aprimary for Governor.

A week later, the Republicansdesignated Rick Lazio and Greg

Edwards for Governor and Lt.Governor.Steve Levy and Carl Paladino would

not be on the ballot. The Conventions were over and the campaigns were on.But wait, Carl Paladino was not goingto give up. He and his supporters vowedthey would mount a petition drive to geton the ballot; not an easy task in New

York State.Meanwhile, in the Conservative

Party, Mr. Kay did not file the necessary paperwork to become the Lt. Governor

candidate, by choice. Mr. Lorigo did.Mr. Paladino gathered the requirednumber of signatures to create aRepublican primary and chose longtime conservative activist, Thomas V.Ognibene, as his Lt. Governor. Know-ing he needed an additional line, hecirculated petitions for the TaxpayerParty and submitted the required num-bers to qualify on that independent line.

The summer found candidates atCounty Fairs, Rotary Clubs, parades,and any gathering open to the public or

by invitation — every possible way tohave their message heard. The summer was long and exciting, one filled withhope that change would occur.

Primary Day arrived! Rick Laziotrounced Ralph Lorigo. However,Republicans had other ideas. CarlPaladino, with a very strong turnoutfrom his home county, won. Theanomaly was that Greg Edwards, alsofrom Western New York, won the

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1) Mr. and Mrs. Fred Thompson, former CongressmanRick Lazio and Former Governor George Pataki at theConservative Party’s 48th Annual Dinner.

2) CPPAC crowd listens to featured speaker Judge Andrew

Napolitano.3) Sen. Mike Nozzollo, just one of 7 recipients of the Highest

Conservative Rating Award , with Chairman Mike Long,Monroe County Chairman Tom Cook, Wayne County Chair-man Jim Quinn and Cayuga County Chairman Greg Rigby.

4) Sen. Thune listening to good advice.

5) Chairman Mike Long and Sen. John Thune at theFall Reception.

A few photos from the Conservative scene in 2010

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inside…n Conservative Victories in Congress, the Senate and the Assemblyn Conservatives Recapture Row Cn The Excitement Continues: 44th Annual Conservative Party

Political Action Conference (CPPAC)n CPPAC Registration Form — January 30~31, 2011

n Why Row C Is Important to You

brutally murdered because they wantedhis land. Cartels murder police and anyone

who gets in their way. The violence has

escalated at alarming rates and I have toask, why? Are Americans at fault for the

vicious attacks? Yes! Americans have a voracious appetite for illegal drugs asevidenced by crime statistics, street gangs,legislatures easing sentences for drugpossession, coddling superstars that makea mockery of drug abuse and the mistakenbelief that marijuana has medical benefits.George Soros, take a good look in themirror and then explain to me why youcontinue to push for the legalization of drugs. “Medical Marijuana” has been legal

in California since 1996 and 14 states havealso passed laws for “medical marijuana”

with New York State poised to do the same.It is a fallacy to believe that drug cartels’profit margin will be diluted the moregovernment does to decriminalize drugabuse, and the more George Soros glorifiesthe use of illegal drugs. Treat the abuser, jailthe pusher, disgrace Soros, and understandthat while some drugs can benefit the truly

sick, most drugs destroy our ability to productive, loving, giving human beings

The Conservative Party congratulat

all those who joined campaigns an worked so hard on elections this past ye We welcome your help and hope that of you who are part of the TEA Parmovement join us, for together we wcontinue to make a difference.

May God bless you and yours as Hhas blessed my children and me. MGod continue to keep America safe aguide our elected officials as they mathe decisions that affect our daily lives athe lives of our brave Armed ForceHopefully 2011 will be the year that

elected officials understand the trmeaning of government… to not intruin our lives beyond the measure needed maintain order. Remember what Thom

Jefferson said “A Government big enouto give you everything you want, is stroenough to take everything you have.”

Sincerely,

Last year I wrote about how the“times they are a changin’” and did they ever. The Democrats never really saw itcoming, but those of us in the trenchescould feel the excitement and under-current, it surrounded and encircled us.

The “Times, they are a changin’” and thesweetest part is we used their playbook.Sixty-three new Republican Congressmen

will be in the 112th Congress and 5 new Republican Senators. As President Obamasaid, the Democrats got a shellacking andI would add, “Well deserved” to thatshellacking!

The violence in Mexico that’s spillingover into our border towns is terrifying tothose who live there and should be to therest of us. The drug cartels are out of control: a 14-year-old boy is in custody for beheading four people; others torcheda kindergarten classroom because theteachers would not hand over theirChristmas bonuses; an American farmer

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