New York CD1 & The Fitzpatrick Factor

Politics in New York is a rough and tumble thing; the intrigue of Albany permeates our state, leaving no hamlet free from the taint of Tammany Hall. Eastern Long Island is no exception. Smithtown, however, though not immune from political intrigue, has proven to be a model of republican governance and of principled, conservative leadership throughout the past decade.



Smithtown Republican Party Chairman Bill Ellis has successfully combined an innate political savvy with a learned philosophical integrity that has produced a class of elected officials second to none in New York. Mike Fitzpatrick and John Flanagan, Smithtown’s representatives in the State’s Assembly and Senate respectively, have consistently espoused a message of limited government, fiscal responsibility and tax-reform that is both refreshing and necessary in a state on the brink of insolvency. Smithtown residents should take pride in their representatives’ commitment to public service. From the legendary pragmatic-conservatism of Town Supervisor Patrick Vecchio, to the tireless efforts of County Legislator John M. Kennedy Jr., our elected officials have continually fought to improve our way of life and have brought hope to a state otherwise entrenched in endless demagoguery.


No one represents this political skullduggery more than 1st district Congressman Tim Bishop. The incumbent Democrat has consistently voted in lockstep with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, irrespective of the consequences for Long Islanders. He has publicly professed his belief that tax cuts are the cause of our current economic crisis, reflecting his conviction that the inverse is also true; tax increases are his solution to fiscal calamity. This would be consistent with his yea vote on Obama-Care, his approval of “Cap and Trade” and his defense of tax-hikes on businesses. These votes and endorsements have earned Bishop points with the Democrat elites and have been rewarded with lucrative fundraisers hosted by top members of the Obama White House. Whether Congressman Bishop’s motives are political or ideological, I can only speculate, but the immense cash reserves he has acquired as a result of this party obedience creates a great obstacle for those who seek to oppose him. And so are the ways of politics; money talks and principles walk; but alas, not so in Smithtown.


Republican Assemblyman Mike Fitzpatrick has entered the race of 2010 in opposition to Congressman Bishop; a four-way September primary will decide the Republican Party’s endorsement. While Fitzpatrick faces a daunting task in keeping up financially with his opponents, this adversity has merely served to strengthen the resolve of his candidacy. He is a member of Suffolk County’s middle class and a conduit of the will of his constituency. Having been born and raised in the district that he seeks to represent, Fitzpatrick is a pragmatic, conservative candidate with a record of political integrity. If ever a party had the ability and resources to assist in spreading his message, the Smithtown Republicans are it. Its leaders are proficiently trained and its members are uniquely motivated to fight this uphill battle. They can be counted on to prevail and to do all within their power to insure a Fitzpatrick victory in both the primary and general elections.


As Smithtown has long been a bastion of conservatism in a state with liberal pluralities, this town now has a chance to extend its influence beyond the New York borders. Mike Fitzpatrick will bring to Washington the high moral standard and philosophical fortitude representative of Smithtown Republicans. He will usher into Congress a conservative, grassroots movement based on the reforms and common sense solutions Long Islanders have grown to expect. The Fitzpatrick factor will set a tone for New York devoid of political intrigue and will undoubtedly establish a foothold in our nation’s capitol. New York will reassert its integrity on the national stage and Smithtown will lead the way.






Jeremy Pitcoff


Smithtown Republican Committeeman