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/

If Harvard University were to lose its accreditation — a highly unlikely scenario — the consequences would be enormous and far-reaching. Here’s a breakdown of the key effects: ⸻ 📉 Immediate Academic Consequences • Degrees Lose Prestige: Diplomas from an unaccredited institution carry far less weight, affecting both past and future graduates. • Transfer Problems: Credits from Harvard would likely not transfer to other accredited institutions. • Graduate School Admissions: Students applying to law, medical, or graduate programs elsewhere may be rejected or flagged due to a lack of accredited undergraduate credentials. ⸻ 💸 Financial Fallout • Loss of Federal Funding: Accreditation is a requirement for federal student aid. Harvard students would immediately lose access to Pell Grants, federal loans, and work-study programs. • Student Exodus: Enrollment would plummet as students seek transfers, reducing tuition revenue drastically. • Research Grants Lost: Most government grants (e.g., from NIH, NSF, DOE) require institutional accreditation. ⸻ 👨‍⚖️ Legal and Reputational Impact • Lawsuits Likely: Students and alumni may sue, especially those who recently enrolled or are in the middle of their degrees. • Massive PR Crisis: Harvard’s brand — arguably its most valuable asset — would suffer a historic collapse. • Employer Doubt: Employers might question the credibility of recent Harvard degrees, especially in regulated fields like law or medicine. ⸻ 🏛️ Wider Ripple Effects • Collapse of Trust in Elite Institutions: If a school as prominent as Harvard loses accreditation, the legitimacy of elite academia across the board could be shaken. • Policy Scrutiny: It would spark congressional hearings and calls for reforms in accreditation, education funding, and academic oversight. • Donor Withdrawal: Billion-dollar endowments could face funding freezes or restrictions. ⸻ ⚠️ Why This Would Happen (Hypothetically) Harvard could lose accreditation only for serious, sustained violations such as: • Academic dishonesty or fraud • Gross financial mismanagement • Discrimination, harassment, or systemic civil rights violations • Failing to meet standards for faculty qualifications, student outcomes, or institutional integrity ⸻ 📍 Final Thought Harvard losing accreditation would be like the U.S. defaulting on its debt — catastrophic, globally consequential, and almost unimaginable without massive institutional failure. But the precedent would change higher education forever.

🚨 Trump Moves To Scrap $100 Million Worth Of Contracts With Harvard In a bold new move, President Trump is targeting elite institutions, announcing plans to cancel over $100 million in federal contracts with Harvard. The move comes amid growing conservative criticism of Ivy League influence in government and culture. #TrumpNews #Harvard #HigherEdReform #DrainTheSwamp #JSA2026 #BETTR https://www.forbes.com/sites/siladityaray/2025/05/27/trump-reportedly-moves-to-cancel-remaining-federal-contracts-with-harvard-worth-100-million/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=ForbesMainFacebook&utm_campaign=socialflowForbesMainFB&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR6rB82sy4PTF0elTrifUIFbFr9vYMdz7zJYeWL8cRmlKh0cy6BJ8NNZg8PT-w_aem_iKUzoCfTOehuOAfE6eecJQ

🎓 Harvard Threatens Lawsuit Over Free Speech — But Is Silence Speech? Harvard University is reportedly preparing to sue the federal government, claiming First Amendment violations after funding threats tied to campus protests over the Israel-Hamas war. But the JSA2026 campaign has one question: How can you claim free speech protection… over what you didn’t say? Here’s the situation: The administration’s pressure isn’t about punishing student protests—it’s about holding elite institutions accountable for failing to denounce antisemitism in the wake of growing hate. Jewish students have faced intimidation, threats, and isolation. And while universities like Harvard have fiercely defended the right to protest, many have remained silent in the face of targeted harassment. 📣 JSA2026 Official Statement: “Free speech protections were never meant to shield cowardice. Harvard isn’t under fire for student protests—it’s under fire for institutional silence as Jewish students were vilified. You can’t hide behind the First Amendment while abandoning moral leadership. That’s not free speech. That’s failure.” If Harvard proceeds, the lawsuit may argue that the government retaliated against protected speech by threatening funding. But let’s be clear: this isn’t a defense of speech—it’s a deflection from refusing to lead. It’s time for universities to stop hiding behind legal jargon and start standing for all students. #Harvard #FreeSpeech #JSA2026 #CampusProtests #Antisemitism #FirstAmendment #BETTRNews #DefundIvies #MoralCowardice 🔗 Full story & campaign stance: www.BETTRsm.com 📅 April 23, 2025 📞 Campaign Contact: (516) 586-0660 📧 jaysarnold@icloud.com 🗽 "I’m not a good candidate. I’m the right one."