Earlier today the NYS Board of Elections invalidated our signature petitions to enter the June 25 Republican primary, thus bringing our campaign for the NY-03 open seat to a close. We are disappointed in the result and the actions of the @NassauNYGOP and their hand-picked candidate, @TheMikeLiPetri as they’ve gone to great lengths to eliminate competing candidates in #NY03. Simply put: nominating a candidate ahead of an open seat primary and then relying upon technicalities and vague, outdated petition forms to eliminate valid signatures of registered NY-03 Republicans denies legitimate candidates a fair and leveled playing field. Just as disappointed and aggrieved are #NY03 Republican taxpayers, who are denied an opportunity to choose their representative, effectively being told that their votes don’t matter. Yes, at a time when our party desperately needs unity, the actions by the Nassau County GOP have instead isolated and disenfranchised large portions of NY-03 Republicans. This not only affects Republican taxpayers but also hurts their candidate, Mr. LiPetri, as he won’t be subject to scrutiny or take part in any vigorous debate until he competes against Tom Suozzi in November. On the heels of the Santos and special-election embarrassments, these actions show how out of touch the Nassau County GOP is with the constituents they are supposed to serve. Indeed, instead of shepherding a robust and transparent primary they have disrespected these constituents as well as the four qualified candidates who seek to run against Mr. LiPetri. As for me, the next move is to be determined but rest assured that, in some shape or form, I am committed to serving the dedicated citizens of District-03. Finally, to my many supporters and volunteers, I say “Thank you.” I begin with my wife of 35 years, Jeanine, for her commitment and support throughout our life together as well as this tough campaign. It was an enjoyable – and educational – process and you can bet that, if there is a next time around for me, I will be ready.

RT @JimToes26: @NRCC @Tom_Suozzi @LauraAGillen @PatRyanUC @JoshRileyUE 73,998 voters in #NY03 reside in #NYC. This is not an issue that @To…

@NRCC @Tom_Suozzi @LauraAGillen @PatRyanUC @JoshRileyUE 73,998 voters in #NY03 reside in #NYC. This is not an issue that @Tom_Suozzi can ignore. These are his constituents and they deserve to know where he stands.

RT @HesterPeirce: Today we put the CAT on a diet. It will no longer be able to hoover up Americans' personally identifiable information: ht…

@HesterPeirce Christmas in February.

@jmclghln @DanScavino This needs national press attention as well - which unfortunately will be difficult to get given how much news is out there already.

@CynicalPublius #WeThePeople have the right to know. #Transparency

RT @JimToes26: @RepTomSuozzi 3 replies. You say you don’t know what they are doing, but then say they are looking at all our personal info…

3 replies. You say you don’t know what they are doing, but then say they are looking at all our personal information. Which is it? While the vetting process/oversight for agency heads provides protections for the process has become so politicized that few citizens have any confidence in its efficacy. Last, the days of #WeThePeople having any trust in the government possessing our personal information are long gone. You are unable to protect it as witnessed by countless hacks and the PI you do have is at times used against us in areas like debanking and free speech.

@GOPMajorityWhip @realDonaldTrump But their policy still allows men to practice with women’s teams?

@VickieforNYC They caused this problem and now suggest residential parking permits - which undoubtedly will not be free - is the solution. Ridiculous.

@MBPMarkLevine How much will this cost us? Let me get this straight. You cause a problem (out of state cars parking in non-congestion pricing areas) and your solution is residential parking permits that undoubtedly will not be free.

@SaraCarterDC She should have stopped talking after “I’ve never spoke on here before…”

@NRCC @MannionforNY Same can be said about @RepTomSuozzi. He talks about standing up to the far left in his party but the interests of @GovKathyHochul and @RepJeffries come before the citizens of #NY03

If ever asked “if stranded on an island with only 1 movie…” mine would be #CoolHandLuke . Paul Newman’s portrayal of a Jesus Christ like figure defiant against all odds is one for the ages. Thank you @Delta for adding this to your library.

Good in-depth look into the history and size of #USAID . Worth the watch.

@juliegraceb @thedailybeast States w/ the greatest opportunity to flip seats are led by Republicans who prefer “selections, not elections”Hopefully @RepRichHudson can help these folks recognize situations where a primary offers the better option to flip a district. Let the people choose. #WeThePeople

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RT @peterschweizer: Mexican Government Announces Arrest of Top Cartel Commander Right After Trump‘s Phone Call via…

@LapollaForNY @bravest4choice @teacher_choice @cops4freedom @JohnDMacari @EricDymCop @TheFinestCast @daheater3 @DannyDeHulk86 @diane_pagen @cafecitobreak @FiredDetective @doug_mainwaring @LifeSite @JhWesten Your Feb’22 letter took me back to a time when as a husband & father I was looking for spiritual guidance & practical help from our church only to be left feeling abandoned by its actions & inactions. My faith is deeper today but my views on the institution have declined.