INDEPENDENT ISN’T A PARTY. IT’S A MINDSET. It means thinking for yourself. Voting for what makes sense. Refusing to be boxed in by labels, pressure, or party lines. Independent doesn’t mean standing alone. It means standing with people — not machines. New Yorkers aren’t looking for another party fight. They’re looking for leadership that answers to voters, not insiders. This election isn’t about left or right. It’s about whether the people are still allowed to choose. If you believe the state should belong to its citizens… you already understand the mindset. Write in: Jason S. Arnold New York gubernatorial race, 2026. I’m not a good candidate, I’m the right one.

Today we honor George Washington. Not just a general. Not just the first President. But a man who chose principle over power. Washington could have ruled for life. He could have made himself king. Instead, he stepped down — proving that leadership in America belongs to the people, not to a throne. That decision shaped our Republic. Presidents Day isn’t about parties. It’s about restraint. Integrity. Duty. It’s about remembering that government answers to citizens — not the other way around. In 2026, New Yorkers face a simple question: Are we voting out of habit? Or are we voting with purpose? The Great Write-In isn’t about rebellion for rebellion’s sake. It’s about restoring the idea that power flows upward — from everyday people — just like Washington believed. He warned us about factionalism and political parties dividing the nation. Maybe it’s time we listened. 🇺🇸 Jason S. Arnold Write-In Candidate for Governor JSA2026.com #PresidentsDay #GeorgeWashington #TheGreatWriteIn #NYGov2026 #WriteInJason

A Winnable Path for New York — Why an Independent Campaign Matters Now New York voters are tired of being told they only have two choices — and both are failing them. Based on recent public polling trends, voter registration data, and issue-based shifts we’re seeing across the state, it’s clear that a large and growing share of New Yorkers no longer feel represented by either major party. That frustration is not theoretical. It shows up in turnout, trust levels, and issue priorities — from affordability and public safety to foreign policy and government accountability. While early head-to-head polls between the Democratic and Republican frontrunners show a familiar two-party split, those same polls also reveal something important: neither side is consolidating a true majority, and enthusiasm remains soft. That’s where an independent campaign becomes viable. What the data tells us When voters are modeled in a three-way race — Democrat, Republican, and a serious independent option — the landscape changes: • A large independent bloc emerges that is not loyal to either party • Significant numbers of Democrats and Republicans express openness to an alternative focused on results, not party talking points • The leading candidates’ support shows a clear ceiling, while the independent lane shows room to grow This isn’t about slogans or personality politics. It’s about math, turnout, and trust. Why this campaign connects This campaign is resonating because it speaks to voters who feel ignored: • New Yorkers crushed by the cost of living • Families worried about safety but tired of empty rhetoric • Voters uneasy with endless political dysfunction and foreign entanglements • Independents, moderates, and working-class voters who don’t see themselves in party leadership anymore I’m not running as “anti-Democrat” or “anti-Republican.” I’m running for New Yorkers — with published plans, clear execution paths, and accountability that doesn’t depend on party loyalty. This race is winnable — together No independent wins alone. This path only works if New Yorkers come together across boroughs, regions, and backgrounds to demand something better than the same recycled choices. If we unite around affordability, safety, dignity, and honest government — and refuse to be divided into red vs. blue — this race becomes competitive and winnable. That’s not hype. That’s math, momentum, and reality. New York doesn’t need louder politics. It needs better leadership. Jason S. Arnold Independent Candidate for Governor of New York

I don’t regret my vote for President Trump. I know — without hesitation — that had I voted for Kamala Harris, the country would be in a far worse place right now. On that, I’m clear. But I also need to say this honestly: something unhealthy came with this era of politics, and we need to talk about it. Somewhere along the way, politics stopped being about ideas and started being about sides. You’re either Republican or Democrat — and if you don’t choose one loudly enough, you’re treated like you’re wrong, weak, or the enemy. I don’t like that. I don’t think it’s healthy. And I don’t think it’s sustainable. When you hear about Republicans getting shot, Democrats getting shot, people being attacked because of a label — that should stop all of us cold. That’s not strength. That’s not conviction. That’s a country losing its balance. What worries me most is this: You now have Republicans and Democrats arguing against things they would have agreed with five years ago, simply because their party told them to. Not because they thought it through — but because they felt they had to pick a side. That’s not leadership. That’s not independence. That’s conformity. When I hear language like “we’re not playing pancake with these people anymore,” I don’t hear toughness — I hear confusion. I hear a politics that’s drifting away from persuasion and toward hostility. And I’m being honest when I say this: I’m lost sometimes watching it unfold. I respect what President Trump changed in the political landscape. He disrupted a system that deserved to be disrupted. He forced conversations that were long overdue. But I don’t like the division that followed — where everything is zero-sum, everyone is an enemy, and there’s “no in between.” There has to be an in between. People should be allowed to think. To agree where it makes sense. To disagree where it doesn’t. Without being told they’re traitors, extremists, or idiots. That’s not weakness. That’s maturity. And if we don’t relearn that — no matter who wins elections — we all lose Jason S. Arnold Independent Candidate for Governor of New York (2026)

December 19, 2025 A Note on Leadership, Service, and What Comes Next To Elise Stefanik, Stepping away from a race doesn’t erase the work you’ve done or the people you’ve represented. Public service is rarely clean, rarely simple, and almost never appreciated in real time. Anyone who’s been in the arena knows that. New York is at a moment where pride, party lines, and old habits can’t be the priority anymore. What matters now is whether those with experience and influence are willing to put New Yorkers first—together, even when we don’t agree on everything. This isn’t a goodbye. It’s an open door. If the goal is a stronger, more stable New York—one that works for families, workers, and communities who feel left behind—then collaboration matters more than labels. BETTR exists because people are exhausted by division and hungry for honesty, accountability, and solutions. There’s real work to be done. And there’s room at the table for anyone willing to do it. — Jason S. Arnold Founder, BETTR Independent Candidate for Governor of New York (2026)

How Israel Became Treated as a “Religious Obligation” in America This did not come from the Bible alone. It came from a modern political theology, built deliberately in the United States. ⸻ 1. The Bible Does Not Command Unconditional Support of a Modern State This is the first truth that gets buried. • The Bible speaks of the land of Israel in ancient, covenantal terms • It does not command Christians to: • Fund a modern government • Support wars unconditionally • Suspend moral judgment of state actions Jesus never instructed: • Rome to fund Judea • Christians to back political power • Blind loyalty to governments using God’s name In fact, Christ consistently challenged political-religious authority, not endorsed it. So the idea that: “If you’re Christian, you must support the modern State of Israel” is not biblical doctrine. It is political theology. ⸻ 2. Where This Idea Actually Came From: American Christian Zionism The belief you’re describing took shape in the late 1800s and early 1900s, mainly in America and Britain. Key source: • Dispensationalism — a theological framework • Popularized by the Scofield Reference Bible (1909) This theology taught: • The return of Jews to Israel was required for end-times prophecy • Supporting Israel became part of “God’s plan” • Political events were framed as divine necessity Important: This belief is not universal Christianity It is one interpretation, heavily American, heavily modern. Most Christians globally — Catholic, Orthodox, many Protestants — do not hold this view. ⸻ 3. How Politics Locked It In After 1948 After Israel became a state: • The U.S. saw Israel as a strategic Cold War ally • Evangelical leaders framed support as biblical obedience • Politicians fused: • National security • Religious loyalty • Moral guilt Result: Opposing Israeli policy became framed as opposing God. That framing was politically useful, not theologically required. ⸻ 4. How Guilt Became the Enforcement Tool Over time, the messaging hardened into absolutes: • “If you criticize Israel, you’re anti-Christian” • “If you question aid, you’re antisemitic” • “If you don’t support every war, you don’t believe the Bible” That pressure forces silence, not faith. And it does something dangerous: • It weaponizes religion • It removes moral accountability • It erases Palestinian Christians, who are rarely mentioned ⸻ 5. The Missing Truth Most Americans Never Hear There are: • Christian Palestinians • Jewish Israelis who oppose their government • American Jews who reject unconditional support But their voices are inconvenient — so they’re pushed out. The conflict is framed as: God vs enemies Instead of: Governments vs people caught in between ⸻ 6. The Honest American Position (Without Religious Guilt) An American — Christian or not — can say this truthfully: “I respect Israel’s right to exist. I respect Judaism. But no government gets a blank check — financial, moral, or military — because of religion.” That position: • Is pro-faith • Is pro-human life • Is pro-American sovereignty • Is anti-propaganda That’s not betrayal. That’s responsibility. ⸻ Where did the connection come from? 👉 Not from Jesus 👉 Not from biblical command 👉 Not from ancient Christianity It came from: • Modern American theology • Cold War geopolitics • Political fundraising • Fear-based messaging And once religion was tied to loyalty, questioning became taboo. ⸻ Why This Matters for Leadership New York is home to: • Jews • Muslims • Christians • Atheists • Immigrants from every side of this conflict Leadership means lowering the temperature, not exploiting faith. ⸻ Bottom Line Faith should guide conscience — not silence it. Governments should answer to people — not hide behind God. That’s the line that has been crossed. ⸻ Date: December 12, 2025 Campaign: Jason S. Arnold for Governor of New York (2026)

🦃 A Thanksgiving Message to New York From Jason S. Arnold — Candidate for Governor of New York State “I’m not a good candidate. I’m the right one.” Today isn’t just about a meal — it’s about remembrance. Remembrance of how far we’ve come, what we’ve survived, and who we still carry with us in spirit. Thanksgiving is a moment where families gather, communities pause, and we recognize the quiet truth that gets drowned out the rest of the year: We are stronger when we stand together, and weaker when politics divides us. This year, let us give thanks for: • The families who hold each other up during hard times • The workers who keep New York moving while others rest • The service members and first responders who never get holidays off • The neighbors who give more than they take • And every New Yorker who still believes we can build something better than what the establishment has given us We lift up those we’ve lost, honor those still fighting their battles, and extend a hand to anyone spending today alone. Nobody should be forgotten in a state as rich as ours. New York deserves leadership that remembers the people — not the donors. The 99 — not the one. Today, let your home be filled with peace, gratitude, and the hope that tomorrow can be different. From my family to yours: Happy Thanksgiving, New York. Stay safe, stay grateful, and stay united. — Jason S. Arnold Candidate for Governor, New York State 🌐 https://JSA2026.com #Thanksgiving2025 #NYStrong #BETTR #NewYorkTogether #JSA2026 #TheRightOne

Nine Years in Congress — Nothing for New Yorkers After nearly a decade in Washington, Elise Stefanik can’t point to one major piece of legislation, reform, or initiative that has improved life for the people of New York. Not for small businesses, not for working families, not for veterans, farmers, or first responders. What she’s built is a national profile — not a record of results. Elise Stefanik has been in Congress since 2015. In that time, New York has faced rising costs, declining population, and deepening divisions — yet nothing in her record shows real change for the people who live here. There’s no comprehensive jobs plan. No statewide infrastructure success. No signature education, housing, or energy initiative with her name on it. For nine years, she’s been on television — not on task. Her focus has been national politics, not New York priorities. Leadership isn’t about sound bites; it’s about solutions. If you’ve spent nearly a decade in Congress and New Yorkers are still waiting for results, then maybe it’s time to admit you weren’t sent there to represent them — you were sent there to represent yourself. It’s time to bring leadership home. It’s time to rebuild New York with vision, accountability, and courage. #JSA2026 #NewYork #Leadership #Accountability #TurnNYRed #NYPolitics #ForThePeople 👉 JSA2026.com Jason S. Arnold — Candidate for Governor of New York State

New York Needs Blueprints, Not Buzzwords Every cycle, we hear the same promises: tax cuts, jobs, schools. But New York doesn’t need more talk — it needs a plan that actually builds something. From education zones to mental-health reform to energy independence, the JSA 2026 platform lays out how we fix this state — in law, in practice, and in people’s lives. We’re not running on slogans; we’re running on solutions. The School Empowerment Zones, the Liberty & Survival Act, and the state civic platform are concrete policy paths — not tweets. While others talk in sound bites, we write the blueprints for change. That’s the difference between a candidate and a leader. If Elise Stefanik and the party machine want to follow, they’re welcome to. But New York will be built by those who show up with tools in hand. #JSA2026 #BlueprintForNewYork #RebuildNY #Leadership #TurnNYRed #NewYorkFuture JSA2026.com Jason S. Arnold — Candidate for Governor of New York State

A Heartbreaking Day for Manhattan — Let’s Lead With Respect and Patience Yesterday, tragedy struck Manhattan. Families are grieving, communities are shaken, and an entire city is asking why. My heart is with every person affected. In moments like this, leadership means more than statements — it means discipline. We must let law enforcement do their work without interference, rumors, or speculation. The families deserve answers rooted in truth, not noise. This campaign has always stood for protecting New Yorkers — not just with policy, but with respect in moments of pain. We’ll continue to push for safer communities, stronger emergency response, and accountability at every level of government. For now, let’s show what it means to stand together: give the investigators the space they need, and give the families the support they deserve. #JSA2026 #NYGovernor #Manhattan #PublicSafety #NewYorkStrong https://jsa2026.com/a-heartbreaking-day-for-manhattan-leading-with-respect-and-patience/ ⸻ Jason S. Arnold Candidate for Governor of New York, 2026 “I’m not a good candidate, I’m the right one.” 📍 JSA2026.com | ☎ (516) 586‑0660 204 Airport Plaza #1081, Farmingdale, NY 11735

🔥 Musk Reignites Feud, Labels Trump Bill “Insane” and “Destructive” Elon Musk is turning up the heat on GOP leadership, calling Donald Trump’s mega spending bill a reckless move that would explode the national debt. Musk warned Republicans backing it: “You will lose your primary if it’s the last thing I do.” #ElonMusk #TrumpBill #BigBeautifulBill #GOPDivide #FiscalCrisis #DebtSpiral #BETTRNews https://www.aol.com/news/musk-reignites-feud-labels-trump-134216725.html

⚠️ Iran Threatens New Attacks on U.S. Military Bases Worldwide Iranian leadership is escalating rhetoric, vowing to strike more American military bases in response to recent U.S. actions. With tensions at a boiling point, Pentagon officials are on high alert for asymmetric retaliation targeting troops and strategic assets. #IranThreat #USMilitary #GlobalSecurity #MiddleEastCrisis #BETTRNews https://time.com/7297975/iran-trump-khamenei-israel-war-attack/