Will New York City elect a Ugandan communist mayor?

Will Virginia turn blue?

Will New Jersey turn red?

Will California be allowed to break the law and cheat for next years midterms?

It’s election day! Let’s take a look at some of what going on today.

New York

The mayoral race features Zohran Mamdani (Democratic socialist), former Governor Andrew Cuomo (Independent), and Curtis Sliwa (Republican). The contest is notable for the leftward shift in city politics and younger voter engagement.

What’s going on:

• The voting is over 50%. That’s not good.
• No one should be surprised. New York City is very diverse, with 147 different languages spoken.
  • This gives Mamdani an advantage.
  • Diversity is not our strength.
  • New York City is already a third world country.
• Curtis Sliwa should have have dropped out.
• Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani leads the polls, ahead of Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa.
• Current surveys suggest a margin of about 16-21 points separating Mamdani from Cuomo, with voter dissatisfaction toward the city’s direction being a major theme.
• This election will determine if the government reopens.
  • If Cuomo wins, the government reopens.
  • If Mamdani wins (which he should), the Dems have gone further Left and the government will stay closed.
• This election is the reason we need to control voting.

New Jersey

The gubernatorial race is between Democratic Rep. Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli. Both candidates are focusing on state-level issues with national implications for party strategy under President Trump’s current administration.

Some things:

• This is the closest race.
• Recent polls give Democrat Mikie Sherrill a slight lead over Republican Jack Ciattarelli, with several surveys showing a margin of 3 to 8 points.
• The last time New Jersey had a Republican governor was from 2010 to 2018, when Chris Christie held office as the 55th governor of the state. 

Virginia

Voters choose between Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears and Democrat Abigail Spanberger for governor. This race is closely watched as a possible indicator of suburban and independent voter sentiment during Trump’s second term. An Earle-Sears win would mark historic firsts for a Black woman governor in the U.S..

Some things:

• Democrat Abigail Spanberger leads Republican Winsome Earle-Sears, with polling averages showing a 53-43% advantage for Spanberger.
• The race is considered a key test of Trump’s influence and the Democratic Party’s ability to maintain momentum in a state Harris narrowly won in 2024.
• Other statewide offices and the House of Delegates are also at stake, making this a high-interest contest.

California

Voters are deciding on Proposition 50, which would temporarily allow the state legislature, dominated by Democrats, to control congressional redistricting instead of the independent Citizens Redistricting Commission. This could lead to new district boundaries and impact House control for future elections.

• Proposition 50, which would change congressional redistricting, is being closely watched, especially as recent polling shows strong opinions but no reliable margin released as of Election Day.
• Polls actually says the “Yes” vote will win by double digits.
• This may backfire for California. There is the possibility Dems will lose seats since the state is heavily gerrymandered. (51 of the 59 congressional delegates are Dems).
• This is illegal according to the California state constitution. Expect to see lawsuits.

The Current Election Laws Are Dumb!

We need to change the election rules. Here’s how I would do it.

• There should only be in person, day of elections.
• All elections should be by paper ballot.
• All elections should have a result by that night or early the next day.
• Identification should be required.
• Anyone who can’t read a ballot should not be voting.
• The voting age should be 25 years old.
• Citizens should be required to take a civics test to vote.
• Voters should be paying taxes and not on any government benefits (housing, welfare, food stamps).
• Candidates who are duel citizenship should not be allowed to run.

R.I.P. Dick

Dick Cheney has died at the age of 84.

Dick Cheney was an influential and controversial figure in American politics whose career spanned over four decades and included leadership roles under multiple presidents, most notably as vice president under George W. Bush from 2001 to 2009.​

Early Life and Education

Born January 30, 1941, in Lincoln, Nebraska, Cheney grew up in both Lincoln and Casper, Wyoming. His family background included a father working for the U.S. Department of Agriculture and a mother who excelled in athletics. Cheney attended Yale University but did not complete his degree, eventually earning both a Bachelor and Master of Arts in political science from the University of Wyoming.​

Political Career Beginnings

Cheney began his career as an intern for Congressman William Steiger and then joined the Nixon and Ford administrations, serving in rising White House roles—including Deputy Assistant and, eventually, Chief of Staff under President Gerald Ford from 1975 to 1977.​

Congressional and Defense Leadership

Returning to Wyoming, Cheney was elected the state’s sole member of the U.S. House of Representatives, serving from 1979 to 1989 in leadership roles such as House Minority Whip. President George H. W. Bush then appointed him Secretary of Defense (1989-1993), where Cheney directed U.S. military actions in Panama and during the Gulf War, earning the Presidential Medal of Freedom for his leadership.​

Business Career and Vice Presidency

After government service, Cheney became CEO of Halliburton, a major oil services company, from 1995 to 2000. His corporate experience was interrupted when George W. Bush selected him as his running mate for the 2000 presidential election. As vice president, Cheney played a central—often secretive—role in shaping U.S. foreign and energy policy, especially after 9/11, and advocated forcefully for the Iraq War, policies that drew both praise and heavy criticism. He was also known for his support of wiretapping and enhanced interrogation techniques.​

Later Years and Legacy

Cheney’s public popularity declined sharply by the end of his vice presidency, but he remained influential, critiquing the direction of the Republican Party and writing multiple books with his daughter, Liz Cheney. Plagued by heart disease, he survived several heart attacks and underwent a heart transplant in 2012.​

On November 3, 2025, Dick Cheney died at age 84 from complications related to pneumonia and cardiovascular disease.