Collins Report

By Kevin “Coach” Collins

The chances of a new GOP governor increased and gay “marriage” decreased in New York State yesterday. Now Republican governorships look probable in New Jersey Florida and New York, three key states.

New York politics and gay “marriage” took a U turn yesterday in Albany; all but dropping the governor’s seat in Rudy Giuliani’s lap and ending gay “marriage” hopes.

First State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo stunned us by passing on a primary challenge to incumbent Governor David Paterson. Then the NY State Senate got into the act when its leadership was ripped away from the Democrats and returned to the GOP.

Two Senate Democrats flipped parties over the issue of gay “marriage”; called for a new leadership vote, ended Democrat control and hopes for Gay “marriage.”

With a Republicans Senate Cuomo’s chances of beating Giuliani all but ended. With Cuomo out and polls showing Rudy drubbing Paterson, retaking the statehouse in New York looks very possible.

Aside from what was happening in Albany polls in New Jersey and Florida bode very well for Republicans candidates to retake and hold their statehouses.

Last week’s New Jersey GOP gubernatorial primary gave Chris Christie a big win. In fourteen surveys since January, Christie has maintained a double digit lead over Jon Corzine the incumbent Democrat governor. The latest Rasmussen poll has Christie leading 53/41 which continues the trend.

A McLaughlin poll in Florida has likely GOP gubernatorial candidate Bill McCollum who is better known and liked than his likely Democrat opponent up 41/33.

With a stop of Gay “marriage” takeovers in New Jersey and New York looking good and Florida looking good there is indeed light in our tunnel.

We can build on this great news. Strength in these states will help Republicans enormously as they work to restore America’s liberties.
Gay “marriage” was the poison pill that ripped leadership of the New York Senate away from the very Democrats who could have passed it. Those who want it and pushed it too hard can blame themselves. If you want to stay on offense against Democrats and their issues, get up and fight.

Citizenship is no longer a spectator event to be watched while others control our lives. Those who say “I never talk about politics” had better learn politics talks about you everyday of our lives.
Get informed and get active to save our country. Keep asking questions, keep demanding answers.

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