The LuLac Edition #5, 237, January 16th, 2025

 

TJ FITZGERALD’S REPUBLICAN DIVIDE: LOYALTY OR BUST

The ever-controversial TJ Fitzgerald, the figurehead of the ultra-MAGA Luzerne County Republicans, has made his latest move to divide the local Republican Party into those who pledge loyalty to his agenda and those he labels as RINOs (Republicans In Name Only).

On social media, Fitzgerald has publicly outlined his "approved" list of MAGA-aligned Republicans: Alec Ryncavage, Leann McDermott, Brenda Pugh, Jamie Walsh, Dave McCormick, Rob Bresnahan, and Dan Meuser. If you're not on this list, chances are you're on his radar for destruction.

Fitzgerald's targets include long-time GOP stalwarts like Senator Lisa Baker and County Councilman Harry Haas, who have both reportedly fallen out of favor for refusing to align with his abrasive and divisive rhetoric, which many in the party view as toxic.

Adding fuel to the fire, Fitzgerald announced plans to create a "politician rating" system that will soon appear on the Luzerne County Republican Party’s website. This system seems aimed at further cementing his influence by labeling those who fail to tow the MAGA line as unworthy of Republican support.

The Luzerne County Republican Party under Fitzgerald's leadership continues to face criticism for alienating moderates and promoting candidates and policies that lean heavily into far-right extremism. With his growing "loyalty checklist," Fitzgerald is cementing his role as a polarizing force in Luzerne County politics.

Political MAGA Protest

The Luzerne County Republicans’ rally in Scranton today to demand the removal of President Joe Biden’s name from local streets turned into a gathering of familiar MAGA figures in county politics. Among those present were Steve Urban, Walter Griffith, Jamie Walsh, and insurrectionist Frank Scavo, along with the infamous Bob Bolus and his "Truck of Bigotry and Ignorance." Adding to the embarrassment was a misspelled sign addressed to Governor Shapiro.

What’s even more disheartening is the exploitation of Sandy Fonzo, the grieving mother of a suicide victim linked to the Kids for Cash scandal, who was roped into this politically charged event. Using such a deeply personal tragedy to further a divisive agenda is a new low, even for Luzerne County’s political extremists.

The rally’s tone-deaf messaging reveals just how out of touch this faction of the local Republican Party has become.

Stay tuned for more developments as Fitzgerald’s plans unfold. Meanwhile, you can visit the Luzerne County Republican website to see how the party's direction evolves: Luzerne County Republicans Website

Let’s hope for more unity and less division in the year ahead.  (MAGA News)

 

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The LuLac Edition #5, 236, January 15th, 2025

BIDEN SAYS FAREWELL

The LuLac Edition #5, 235, January 14th, 2025

 

BRESNAHAN HOLDS CEREMONIAL SWEARING-IN IN LUZERNE COUNTY

Congressman Rob Bresnahan Jr. (PA-08) held a ceremonial swearing-in at the Luzerne County Courthouse, where he took the Oath of Office as a Member of Congress. Congressman Bresnahan first officially took the Oath of Office in Washington, D.C., on January 3, 2025.

Speakers at the event included Wilkes-Barre Mayor George Brown, Father Joe Elston of St. John the Evangelist, former Nanticoke Mayor Joe Dougherty, State Senator Lisa Baker, and Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09). President Judge Emeritus, Correale F. Stevens delivered the Oath of Office.

“It was a privilege to stand before family and friends today and take the Oath of Office as a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives,” said Congressman Bresnahan. “It was incredibly important to me to emphasize my commitment to Northeastern Pennsylvania in person, because I am here to serve all the people of NEPA. Thank you to everyone who participated in today’s event. I am honored to represent my home in Washington, and I am ready to make you proud.”

Born in Kingston and raised in Wyoming Borough and Hughestown, Rob Bresnahan Jr. lives and breathes Northeastern Pennsylvania. From an early age, Rob was an avid participant in his family’s businesses, starting from sweeping the floors at 10 years old to running his grandfather’s electrical contracting company after college. As CEO of Kuharchik Construction, he expanded the business to more than 150 employees. He later founded The Landmark, Pittston, a real estate development group in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Additionally, before coming to Congress, Rob served as Chairman of the Joint Apprentice Training Committee, was a Trustee for the Health Wellness and Annuity for IBEW 163, was the treasurer for tecBridge, and previously served on the boards of Junior Achievement, the Wilkes-Barre Catholic Youth Center, Luzerne County SPCA, National Electrical Contractors Penn-Del-Jersey, and the Forty Fort Cemetery Association.  

As a new Member of the 119th Congress, Rob was chosen to serve on the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, the House Committee on Agriculture, and the House Committee on Small Business.

The LuLac Edition #5, 234, January 13th, 2025

 

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QUESTIONS

Our 13 Questions” logo.

 

1.   The elephant in the room. The Trump sentencing, thoughts?

 

Well, it was coming, he knew it was coming. What it did was mark him as a felony. Paperwork errors or not, HE BROKE THE LAW. That is the mantra used against immigrant children crossing the border.  SHE BROKE THE LAW. Funny, MAGAs use that all the time for the purpose of their selective arguments. The Chair of the Luzerne County GOP kept saying that to me about immigration, no ifs, ands or buts, THEY BROKE THE LAW. The bottom line here is that he was convicted by a jury of his peers. They were not New Yorkers, they were United States citizens. Was it a crime that endangered people? No.  But by a law existing TODAY, it was a crime.

Right now we have on line betting. TV ads for betting. Former Attorney General Ernie Preate served jail time for a joker poker scandal. At that time, it was a crime. Trump violated laws on the books. He is a felon. It can be overturned. But until the day he dies, Trump will be the first EVER President investigated, charged, tried and convicted as a felon. All the whining and bitching will not change any of that. 

If a MAGA tells you how unfair it all is, reply with these four words; HE BROKE THE LAW.

 

2.   Joe Biden gave a wonderful eulogy for President Carter. Were you holding your breath when he was speaking?

Absolutely not. He was great. He spoke from the heart, was cogent and outdid anyone else on that day.  I can’t imagine Trump doing that ever in his life.

 

3.    Are you going to be involved in local elections this year?

The two big races in Luzerne will of course be the lone Judicial race. Plus MAGA man Walter Griffith will be running again for Controller. It will be interesting to say the least. 

 

4.   How was your Christmas and New Year’s?

Never had a bad Christmas. New Year’s was good but not my favorite holiday since I dread a new year. Happy to be living in it but you never know what’s going to hit you in the unforeseen future. 

 

5.   On the Carter funeral, what did you think of the addition of Gerald Ford’s and Walter Mondale’s son?

Only Carter would think of that. He beat Ford (not by a lot) but they remained friends for years.  He also had a very good relationship with Walter Mondale making the office of Vice President more accessible to the West Wing. Plus, he saved Mondale’s campaign for President in 1984 by endorsing him in the southern states to stop the Gary Hart momentum. 

 

6.   Do you think J.D. Vance will have a role in the new administration.

Not sure. He certainly hasn’t been front and center on any news  regarding the Cabinet. 

 

7.   Your Packers! Thoughts?

Just happy they got there.

 

8.   What did you think of the Supreme Court decision that went against Trump regarding the New York case?

I think John Roberts and Amy Cohen Barrett want to be on the right side f history unlike the four horsemen asses of Alito, Thomas, Gorsich and Cavanaugh.

 

9.   Are you a viewer of Morning TV news?

No, but I do make sure that I DVR “Morning Joe” to see what might have taken place via drama.

 

10.               What’s the story of the red coat?

 

I believe that Christmas should not start before Black Friday and not end until after the Epiphany. Thus I wear the red coat during that time.

 

11, What did you think of the show 1923?

Too many gratuitous sex and violence scenes.  People screwed each other and beat the shit out of each other 100 years ago. WE GET IT!

 

11.               Tell us about the King Day celebrations this year that you are involved in.

 

12.               Biggest pet peeves? 

Snow. You walk into a restaurant, the woman is dressed to the nines, the guy is in a backwards baseball cap and a wife beater.  Negative people who bitch all the time.

 

13.               In your estimation did Biden make any mistakes?

Hell yeah. 

A. Picking Garland, an ex Judge for AG, not a red ass prosecutor.  There would be no Trump today if he acted sooner than 2023. 

B. Not getting tougher on the border. 

C. Not caving in to the people who pushed him out of the race. He had time to recover.

D. Not debating Trump. Joe faltered because of a cold, Trump LIED his ass off. No reward, very deadly risk.