Staff ReportsNew York State Senator Liz Krueger is evidently living in her own little world where secession is just another Tuesday meeting agenda item. Back in September, before the political phenom known as Donald Trump snagged the 2024 election, Krueger tossed out the idea of withholding taxes from the federal government. As if that wasn’t eyebrow-raising enough, she went on to mused about forming a new Canadian province with her fellow Northeast Democrats. Apparently, the senator thinks that a little cross-border escapism is the perfect response to Trump’s plans for mass deportations.
In a classic display of progressive reasoning, Krueger proposed that rather than sneak across the border like characters from a bad action movie, states like New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Vermont merge into a cozy Canadian province. According to her, this would be a natural fit since these states are Martha Stewart levels of progressive. While Krueger may believe her vision aligns more with Canada than America, the math—much like her grasp on political demographics—seems off. New York, for example, still manages to elect a handful of Republican lawmakers. In fact, Trump’s recent performance in New York was better than many past Republican candidates, showing that maybe there’s life left in the red flag.
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Sure, Krueger’s bright idea was born out of frustration with Trump, but her remarks reveal a disconnect from her colleagues’ reality. The numbers tell an interesting story about how Vice President Kamala Harris won in those Democrat-stronghold states, but it’s clear the competition was hardly a blowout. Krueger’s own state is a prime example; while Harris secured a 55.9 percent win, Trump’s 44.1 percent was his best showing in decades of New York politics. It’s almost as if she’s overlooking the fact that many voters still have a taste for a little conservativism, despite some Democrats’ fantasies about a one-party state.
The left is getting fancy with their “Plans to Fight Trump” — especially the outlandish ideas coming from Krueger. Her new plan to withhold over $300 billion in federal taxes as a form of protest is like trying to hold a dance party without any music—plenty of noise, but no one’s really invited to join in on the fun. The reality check, however, is that New York’s $239 billion budget depends on the $85 billion it gets from the feds. If Krueger were to follow through on her threats, she’d be looking at a fiscal disaster instead of the new Maple Leaf-swathed utopia she imagines.
The Democrats in New York are in a bit of a tailspin, scrambling for strategies to fortify their blue oasis against Trump 2.0. They continue to press for special sessions aimed at different progressive causes, but the buzz is that they might be biting off more than they can chew. As Trump gears up to wield his influence once again, the cautious voices among New York Democrats remind everyone that the man managed to garner 43 percent of the vote. That’s a spike not seen in the Empire State for over 30 years. Concerns over crime and cost of living combined with a post-COVID voter hangover have sent ripples through the ranks, indicating that voters might be looking for a little less progressive noise and more pragmatic governance.
To add to the comedy of errors, Krueger’s antics have drawn eye rolls from those who recognize Trump’s willingness to invest in his home state. He’s already hinted at supporting some key infrastructure projects, yet the skepticism from local Democrats remains palpable. The turbulent waters of leftist politics in New York may find themselves facing a barrage of reality thanks to an ever-wily Trump who has no intentions of playing nice. With the courts stacked against them and an incoming federal power shift, it remains to be seen how long Krueger and her comrades can sugarcoat their declining relevance in a state that, while still blue, has a steadfast heart for its roots.
