Why Elise Stefanik Can’t Win New York in 2026 — And Why JSA2026 Is the Alternative Conservatives Deserve By Jason S. Arnold, Candidate for Governor of New York (JSA2026) 📞 (516) 586-0660 | 🌐 jsa2026.com | 💬 BETTR.community ⸻ Elise Stefanik is a rising star in national Republican politics — but when it comes to winning the 2026 governor’s race in New York, she’s not the candidate who can get it done. I say this with respect for everything she’s accomplished in Congress. But New York is not Washington, and voters here need a candidate who understands this state from the ground up — not from the top down. That’s why I’m running. My name is Jason S. Arnold, founder of BETTR, host of TurnNYRed.us, and candidate for Governor of New York in 2026 under the JSA2026 campaign. ⸻ 📉 The Math Doesn’t Add Up for Elise Stefanik Stefanik’s supporters say she can flip New York red. The numbers disagree: • New York hasn’t elected a Republican governor since George Pataki in 2002. • Elise Stefanik’s district (NY-21) represents under 2% of the state’s population. • Her statewide favorability among independents is below 30% according to recent Siena and Quinnipiac polling. • Downstate counties (NYC, Long Island, Westchester) account for 70%+ of the total vote — areas where she has no organizational base. Even in the red wave year of 2022, Republicans lost by nearly 350,000 votes statewide, despite strong turnout. We cannot run the same kind of candidate and expect different results. ⸻ 🎭 The Disconnect: Harvard Polishing vs. New York Grit Elise Stefanik went to Harvard, launched her career in the Bush White House, and has been in politics since her 20s. Again, no shame in that. But let’s be honest: You don’t go to Harvard today to become wise — you go to become managed. Stefanik talks about fighting for working-class New Yorkers, but she’s never lived in their neighborhoods. She’s never waited on line at the rent office. She’s never had to navigate broken public housing, underfunded schools, or family court hell. ⸻ 🏙️ Where I’ve Lived — The Real New York Since arriving in New York in 2002, I’ve lived in: • Manhattan: Chelsea, Times Square, Lower East Side, Spanish Harlem, Washington Heights • The Bronx: Hoe Avenue • Brooklyn: Bushwick, Sunset Park, Brooklyn Heights • Queens: Bellerose • Long Island: Franklin Square and Bethpage • Upstate: Rochester (Ninth Ward, Ridgeway, Garfield & Chilay) That’s over 20 years across every region of New York — living, working, surviving, and building. Not just polling and posting. “When you walk into a room and someone’s wearing too much perfume, you smell it — even if nobody else does. That’s me in New York. I see the things others have gone nose-blind to.” ⸻ ❌ Stefanik’s Record: Talking Points vs. Results Stefanik often campaigns as a fiscal conservative and civil libertarian, but her record doesn’t always match: • ✅ Voted for expanded FISA surveillance powers • ✅ Supported $100B+ in Ukraine aid while New York cities struggle • ✅ Backed massive COVID spending with no accountability • ❌ Never introduced a bill to fix NY schools • ❌ No action on NY property tax relief • ❌ No real plan to protect New Yorkers from federal mandates (CBDCs, digital IDs, lockdowns) ⸻ ✅ What I Stand For – The JSA2026 Platform I’m not backed by PACs. I’m backed by the people. My campaign policies include: • SEZ & LEZ education reform zones – putting parents back in charge • End property taxes on fully paid-off homes • New York Liberty & Survival Act – banning CBDCs, protecting food and water access, restoring local economic freedom • Universal emergency care access – no one denied help, no Medicaid trap • Family court reform – end corruption, restore balance • State anti-censorship shield law – protect speech in New York even if D.C. won’t These aren’t slogans — they’re legislative blueprints. ⸻ 🗳️ 2026 Is Too Important for a Safe Bet Elise Stefanik will be painted as a D.C. career politician no matter how much red she wears on stage. We’ve seen this movie before — and it ends in a blowout loss. JSA2026 offers something else: • Raw truth • Real-world experience • A fighter’s heart • A builder’s vision We can’t run someone who’s polling well inside party circles but collapsing statewide. We need a candidate who grew through the struggle — not someone who read about it in talking points. ⸻ 💬 Final Word I love New York. I’ve lived it. I’ve nearly died in it. And I’ve come back to fight for it. “I’m not a good candidate — I’m the right one.” – Jason S. Arnold, JSA2026 ⸻ 📞 Contact the campaign: (516) 586-0660 🌐 Website: https://jsa2026.com 💬 Community: https://bettr.community 📢 Follow hashtag: #JSA2026 #TurnNYRed #BETTR #NYGovernor2026 ⸻ 🔑 Keywords (for indexing) • Elise Stefanik 2026 • Can Stefanik win New York? • Jason S. Arnold • JSA2026 campaign • New York Governor race • Conservative alternative New York • Long Island conservative candidate • Upstate vs downstate Republican • New York election 2026 • BETTR platform Jason Arnold • TurnNYRed podcast • Stefanik policy record • Who can flip New York red? • Anti-censorship candidate NY • Family court reform NY • School empowerment zones NY • Property tax reform NY https://jsa2026.com/jsa2026-full-vision-post-what-well-do-for-life-in-new-york/

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🗽 Why Aren’t There Any Democrats on Mount Rushmore? Ever wonder why Washington, Jefferson, Roosevelt, and Lincoln made the cut — and not a single modern Democrat? We didn’t either. Maybe it’s because timeless leadership doesn’t come from media spins, cancel culture, or printing money like it’s a joke. The men on that mountain earned it — not from their party, but from their principles. 🔥 Real legacy doesn’t need a PR team. 🧱 Foundations matter more than slogans. 🇺🇸 Mount Rushmore doesn’t care about your hashtags. 📢 Let’s carve a new legacy — built on accountability, results, and fearless truth. 🔗 Explore the JSA2026 plan to restore real leadership 📞 (516) 586-0660 📧 jaysarnold@icloud.com 🗳 “I’m not a good candidate. I’m the right one.”

🔎 BETTR SEO Breakdown Claim: A viral meme suggests that a woman who reportedly died at Sandy Hook also appeared in news coverage as a survivor of the Boston Marathon bombing. Implication: The same person is seen in two unrelated tragedies — fueling speculation of a crisis actor or government deception. BETTR SEO Caption: ⚠️ Viral Meme Claims Same Woman Died at Sandy Hook and Survived Boston Bombing — What’s the Truth? A viral image claims a woman featured in Sandy Hook coverage as deceased also appeared alive and injured during the Boston Marathon bombing. The implication? Crisis actor theories resurface — again. 📌 Reality Check: The woman identified as Dawn Hochsprung, principal of Sandy Hook Elementary, was confirmed killed in the 2012 shooting. The Boston image actually shows a different woman named Donna — a separate person who was misattributed due to image cropping and lack of source context. 📢 Debunked: Multiple independent fact-checkers (Snopes, AP, LeadStories) have confirmed these are two different individuals, and the confusion stems from poor-quality memes designed to go viral without evidence. Hashtags: #Misinformation #SandyHook #BostonBombing #FactCheck #CrisisActorClaims #MediaLiteracy #JSA2026

🚨 Trump Signs “Take It Down Act” Into Law — Melania Steps Up to Protect Victims of Online Exploitation Former President Donald Trump has signed the “Take It Down Act”, a powerful anti–revenge porn bill that had strong backing from former First Lady Melania Trump. The law targets the nonconsensual sharing of intimate images — a growing issue in the digital age — and promises strict criminal penalties for those who exploit others online. Melania, who’s kept a low public profile in recent years, called this legislation “long overdue” and “essential to protecting the dignity and safety of women and children.” Supporters say this is a rare bipartisan win. Critics say the timing is political. Either way, the law is now in effect. Hashtags: #TakeItDownAct #MelaniaTrump #RevengePornLaw #DigitalJustice #Trump2025 #OnlineSafety #ProtectWomen #JSA2026 🔗 Full story https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/trump-signs-take-it-down-act-revenge-porn-bill-melania-trump/

🕊️ Trump and Putin Talk Peace — But Kremlin Rejects Ceasefire Request On May 19, 2025, former President Donald Trump held a two-hour phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin in an effort to negotiate an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine. While Trump called the conversation “excellent” and proposed Vatican-hosted peace talks, the Kremlin flatly refused to pause its military operations. Putin insisted that Ukraine’s NATO ambitions and continued Western military support must be addressed before any ceasefire is possible. This hardline stance dampened hopes of progress — even as Ukraine expressed openness to unconditional peace. Meanwhile, Trump signaled that if negotiations stall, the U.S. may withdraw from its mediator role — a move that has sparked concern among European allies and Kyiv alike. Summary: – Trump proposes peace via Vatican-hosted talks – Putin says “not yet” on ceasefire – Kremlin demands include NATO withdrawal and territorial concessions – Ukraine says Russia is stalling to buy time – U.S. threatens to step back from mediation if progress stalls Hashtags: #UkraineWar #TrumpPutinCall #CeasefireNow #PeaceTalks #Geopolitics #RussiaUkraine #JSA2026 https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/may/19/trump-and-putin-hold-phone-call-but-kremlin-refuses-ukraine-ceasefire

BETTR from the Top: Where Your Voice Lights Up the Skyline New York never sleeps—and neither does your voice on BETTR. Just like this breathtaking view from above Penn Station and Madison Square Garden, BETTR gives you a platform that’s bold, alive, and always active. No shadowbans. No censorship. No limits. Get paid to post, react, and engage in real time. Build a following. Make a difference. Do it BETTR. Start posting. Start earning. Start rising. Because the future of free speech isn’t on the ground—it’s rising above the noise. Hashtags: #BETTR #NYCViews #FreeSpeechPlatform #EarnWhileYouPost #SocialMediaRevolution #NoCensorship #MadisonSquareGarden #MAGAtoMainstream #BETTRNY #NYCfr

💸 Trump Meme Coin Faces $320M Shockwave as Token Unlock Begins The Trump meme coin ($TRUMP) is bracing for a major sell-off as 40 million tokens—valued around $320 million—are scheduled to unlock starting April 17, 2025. These tokens, reportedly tied to Trump Organization affiliates, could flood the market and cause a steep price dip. Crypto analysts expect a sharp drop from $8 to as low as $3, warning investors of extreme volatility. Despite hopes the token would evolve with real-world use cases, no value-driven utilities have emerged. 🚨 Why It Matters: This token unlock could be a turning point in meme coin speculation and is a reminder of how fast crypto markets can shift. Hashtags: #TrumpCoin #CryptoCrash #MemeCoin #TrumpNews #CryptoMarket #BETTRNews 🔗 Full Story: https://www.axios.com/newsletters/axios-crypto-e0d18040-1936-11f0-90fe-9fcf72d1e9c2

🌍 Global Citizen NOW Summit 2025: Bill Nye, Duchess of York, & More Join Star-Studded Lineup Big names are heading to New York City for the Global Citizen NOW Action Summit on April 30, 2025. The lineup includes Bill Nye, Sarah Ferguson (Duchess of York), Laverne Cox, and musician James Blake, with additional appearances by Hugh Jackman, Wyclef Jean, and Rachel Brosnahan. Hosted at Spring Studios in Manhattan, the summit will focus on ending global poverty, empowering women, climate solutions, and youth leadership. Rising changemakers will be honored with the Global Citizen Prize and Cisco Youth Leadership Award. 🌟 Why It Matters: The summit is more than just talk—it’s a call to action uniting global leaders, creators, and advocates to tackle real-world crises. Hashtags: #GlobalCitizenNOW #NYCEvents #SocialImpact #ClimateAction #YouthLeadership #BETTRNews 🔗 Full Story: https://people.com/sarah-ferguson-bill-nye-laverne-cox-join-global-citizen-now-action-summit-lineup-exclusive-11715181

🚨 Scare at Sea: Child Falls Between Pier and Royal Caribbean Ship at CocoCay A terrifying moment unfolded at Royal Caribbean’s private island, CocoCay, when a young child reportedly fell into the water between the cruise pier and a docked ship. Quick-thinking crew and bystanders sprang into action, pulling the child to safety in a dramatic rescue that was caught on video and shared across social media. According to eyewitnesses, the child slipped while disembarking and plunged into the gap between the ship and the pier—a dangerous situation in any port. The crew responded immediately, using emergency ladders and life rings to retrieve the child, who was later checked by medical staff and reported to be unharmed. Key Details: • Incident occurred during disembarkation at CocoCay, Bahamas • Child fell into water between ship and pier • Royal Caribbean crew and passengers performed a rapid rescue • Child received medical attention and is safe • Incident highlights the importance of cruise ship safety protocols 🌴 Why It Matters: Cruise line safety is a top concern for families. This near-miss reminds travelers to stay vigilant, especially when children are boarding or leaving ships. Hashtags: #RoyalCaribbean #CocoCay #CruiseNews #TravelSafety #BreakingNews #FamilyTravel #CruiseLife #BETTRNews 📲 Full Story & Video: https://www.cruisehive.com/child-falls-between-pier-and-royal-caribbean-ship-at-cococay/169716?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR73qhM01hnkPwn4IpxxAzndfvSsRK_3tyLZxKeaEz6ifCZ4VCuX5FnaYjZkiQ_aem_qX6kTbDgqnvfATwwmKlf6g#8c6jrgks9a9vuo5meqnn9y5y9rzb5xcc

🚨 Trump Says He Wants To Deport 'Homegrown' Criminals — Even If They're American Citizens In a controversial statement drawing legal and ethical backlash, former President Donald Trump has proposed deporting certain violent U.S. citizens to El Salvador, specifically to that country’s Terrorism Confinement Center (CECOT). Speaking during a recent conversation with Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele, Trump said, “We also have homegrown criminals... I’d like to include them in the group of people to get them out of the country.” The idea has sparked intense debate, as U.S. law currently does not allow the government to deport its own citizens under normal circumstances. Legal scholars quickly weighed in, calling the plan likely unconstitutional and unenforceable without massive legal reform or Supreme Court intervention. ⚖️ Legal Context: • The U.S. Constitution protects citizens from deportation • Only non-citizens or denaturalized individuals can be lawfully removed • Experts call Trump’s comments “dangerous rhetoric” with no current legal basis 🧠 Why It Matters: This proposal reopens questions about the limits of executive power, the weaponization of immigration policy, and due process protections for American citizens. Civil rights advocates warn this sets a troubling precedent if normalized in future campaigns. Hashtags: #Trump2024 #DeportationDebate #ImmigrationPolicy #USCitizenship #ConstitutionalRights #ExecutivePower #ElSalvador #BreakingNews #BETTRNews 📲 Full Story: https://www.forbes.com/sites/mollybohannon/2025/04/15/trump-doubles-down-says-he-wants-to-deport-homegrown-american-criminals/?utm_source=FBPAGE&utm_medium=social&utm_content=16706838959&utm_campaign=sprinklrForbesMainFB

🌌 Rare Sky Show: Northern Lights Expected Over Western New York Heads up, stargazers! Western New York is in for a celestial treat as the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) are expected to be visible this week thanks to a strong geomagnetic storm. This rare phenomenon, typically seen in far northern regions, could light up the skies over Buffalo, Rochester, and surrounding areas. According to NOAA’s Space Weather Prediction Center, a G3-level geomagnetic storm is boosting visibility far beyond its usual range. The best chance to catch the lights will be late tonight through early morning, with clear skies offering the best viewing. Tips for Best Viewing: • Head away from city lights • Look north between 10PM–2AM • Use long-exposure phone camera mode for visibility • Check real-time aurora maps to track activity 🌠 Why It Matters: The Northern Lights are caused by solar particles colliding with Earth’s atmosphere—a stunning natural reminder of the beauty beyond our world. For many in New York, this may be a once-in-a-lifetime view. Hashtags: #NorthernLights #AuroraBorealis #WesternNY #SkyWatch #Stargazing #SpaceWeather #BuffaloNY #RochesterNY #NYNews #BETTRNews 📲 More Info & Forecast Map: 🔗 https://www.swpc.noaa.gov/products/aurora-30-minute-forecast https://wblk.com/ixp/16/p/northern-lights-visible-new-york-state-2025/