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Energy costs crucial in governor’s race

The OBSERVER’s View

Voters across the state need to be realistic when deciding upon the race for New York state’s top position. No matter who wins, there will still be mandates and growing local property taxes. Neither incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul or challenger Bruce Blakeman are addressing those crises facing residents, counties, municipalities and school districts. Instead, this race has come down to personalities. In Hochul’s eyes, her challenger is a President Donald Trump disciple. On the opposing side, Blakeman has used a line from Trump’s “Apprentice” shows that is resonating with his ...

There’s two sides when it comes to election

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Am I the only person in Chautauqua County disgusted with the nonstop lying from our elected representatives? I listened to Nick Langworthy, during his debate with Aaron Gies, repeat the name of Kathy Hochul, and Albany Democrats ad nauseam. Gies is running for a seat in Congress. It appears Langworthy is running for governor of New York. The constant deflection, by our congressional representative to imply every failed policy the federal government has enacted, and Langworthy supported, is somehow the fault of Hochul and Albany Democrats is not only a lie, it is the continuation of ...

Get big money out of politics

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It has been reported that the world’s richest man Elon Musk has poured more than $275 million into the Republican midterm election campaigns. Democrats are crying foul while Republicans will point out that George Soros and his family have donated more than $100 million in support of Democratic and progressive causes in the 2026 midterm election cycle. $275 million from Musk! $100 million from Soros! Should any individuals have this much monetary influence in our state and national elections? I encourage readers to use their cell phones and computers for more than just gossiping on ...

Life's journeys all begin with a dream

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When I first went away to college, I registered for an elective course in Eastern religions. As a rebel without a clue at a conservative school, it seemed the right thing to do. At the time, the radical hippie movement was morphing into a kind of cerebral escapism that fused recreational ...

Langworthy’s voice goes silent on Russia

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Is it time to ask if U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy is another puppet for Russian leader Vladimir Putin? Langworthy says nothing to the latest proof Trump works for Putin. Trump states he will ignore the new law recently promoted and passed into law by the late Lindsey Graham that would add more sanctions against Russia. Instead, Trump has chosen to lift sanctions against Putin. Trump will buy 36 million barrels of Russian diesel fuel with taxpayer money — your money. Your tax money. He lies again by claiming he does this to resolve the mess he caused by his ignorant entry into war ...

The OBSERVER’s View: Our choice for District 23

The OBSERVER’s View

Facing long odds in the race for Congressional District 23, challenger Aaron Gies is to be commended for his tireless efforts on the campaign trail over the last four months. He has held numerous town hall meetings from Erie to Tioga County during the summer and fall. His major talking points at the meetings are all hot-button issues this election. Those include health care, education and preserving the region’s agricultural base. “I am running for Congress because I believe every person in this district deserves to have a representative who shows up, listens, and works with ...