“Sometimes party loyalty asks too much,” President John F. Kennedy once said.
New Yorkers understand the meaning of this statement, as they are currently experiencing one of those times.
There is no doubt that President Biden bears responsibility for the ongoing migrant crisis and the open southern border.
During his short time in office, over 6 million people have crossed the border, a number far surpassing any previous president.
Every day, people from all over the world come in record-breaking numbers.
The Border Patrol has reported the arrest of 16,500 people in just two recent days, and this doesn’t include those who managed to escape.
Tens of thousands of others are moving north through Mexico, and more caravans and packed freight trains are following them.
The city estimates that nearly 120,000 newcomers are in the five boroughs, with most of them filing asylum claims. Governor Hochul and Mayor Adams have expressed concerns about the cost and logistical implications of this situation.
However, despite the perfect opportunity to join forces with Governor Abbott of Texas, who is facing even greater problems, both Hochul and Adams defended President Biden.
It’s evident that their loyalty to their political party took precedence over the interests of the people of New York.
Two-faced Adams
If Governor Abbott were a Democrat, Hochul and Adams would have collaborated with him to find a solution to their shared problem.
Instead, they viewed him solely as a member of the opposing party and chose to defend a policy and a president that are causing harm in New York.
Adams once warned that the migrant surge would “destroy New York City,” yet he now sides with the man responsible for that destruction.
When Adams was elected, he promised to be the new face of the Democratic Party and show America how to lead a city.
What happened to that promise?
It is especially disappointing to see that both Hochul and Adams have recently criticized President Biden for not doing enough to help.
However, when it came to agreeing with a Republican, they chose to retreat behind party lines instead.
They should be ashamed for turning New York into a state driven by partisan politics.
Being a leader in New York requires having a vision that goes beyond party allegiance, something successful mayors and governors from both parties have always understood.
While in New York for a Manhattan Institute event, Governor Abbott actually praised Hochul and Adams for demanding more financial support from President Biden.
His focus, however, was on the fact that both New York and Texas would benefit if the president fulfilled his duties.
“Joe Biden can flip that switch any day and stop New York dealing with the consequences of an open border. Until that is done, New York and other states are going to continue to deal with this,” Abbott said.
These reactions were disheartening and disingenuous.
Hochul was quick to attack Abbott, claiming that Republicans are hypocritical for trying to instruct New York on how to handle a crisis that could be resolved if they worked together.
Adams later echoed the same sentiment, accusing Abbott of using this issue to gain political points instead of offering real solutions.
Bipartisan approach
Both statements sound as if they were written by the White House, and they probably were.
The notion that Republicans hold the key to the crisis is fundamentally dishonest, but it has become a Democratic talking point due to President Biden’s failure to secure the border.
Aside from the expiration of a provision allowing him to turn away crossers during the COVID emergency (a provision he intended to eliminate anyway), the laws haven’t significantly changed since he took office.
What has changed is President Biden’s determination to undo nearly everything Donald Trump did, resulting in a disastrous situation at the border.
The number of people crossing the border and seeking asylum has dramatically increased because President Biden promised a more welcoming approach than Trump.
The migrants took him at his word, and many have stated that they came because Biden invited them.
Coyotes and cartels have amplified this message to profit while causing suffering and death. President Biden should have considered the consequences before opening his mouth and the nation’s doors.
Remember when Vice President Kamala Harris promised to address the “root causes” of mass migration by working with Central American governments? How’s that going?
Given the lack of response from Washington, Abbott realized that a bipartisan approach was necessary to capture President Biden’s attention.
Thus, he devised a plan to bus migrants to New York and other Democratic-led cities, including Chicago and Washington, DC.
About 13% of the migrants in New York arrived on Abbott’s buses, and his office confirms that they all expressed a desire to come here.
Unfortunately, Adams is quick to play the race card and accused Abbott of sending migrants solely to cities led by black officials.
This accusation is unfounded, considering that Adams himself worked with the Democratic mayor of El Paso to bring thousands of migrants to New York while promoting the city’s sanctuary status.
New York divided
It’s important to note that Adams and Hochul are currently at odds because Adams wants Hochul to distribute some of the migrants to the suburbs.
However, Hochul refuses to do so because she knows it would be highly unpopular and detrimental to her career.
After mishandling the problem for over a year, Adams has recently taken steps to challenge the city’s unique obligation to provide shelter for all arrivals.
Yet, they still send mixed messages by urging the federal government to expedite work authorization for the migrants, which only contributes to New York’s appeal and blurs the line between legal and illegal immigration.
In short, the problems and costs will continue to worsen, and Democrats in Washington, Albany, and City Hall are to blame.
No-Don debate farce
Reader Howard Siegel criticizes the GOP face-offs without Donald Trump, likening them to “The Producers” using Ryan Seacrest instead of Nathan Lane as Max Bialystock.
Suit, tie & donor names
Reader Keith Linton proposes that government officials should display “sponsorships” on their clothing, similar to golfers and racecar drivers. This would include lobbyists, donors, corporations, dark money, foreign governments, and more.
He suggests that the more sponsors an official has, the more income they receive, potentially explaining how legislators can retire as millionaires within a few years. Linton believes that making these sponsorships visible would provide transparency.
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