News flash: the economy still stinks.  If you blame the government, you have shocking company in The Buffalo News, which ran a story Sunday on how the feds aren’t quite fixing everything or anything.  Unfortunately, the paper claims that Washington is at fault for a curious reason, namely because...

Politico’s Patrick O’Connor ranks Rep. Chris Lee as one of Congress’s “Rookies of the Year.” A political neophyte just a year ago, New York Rep. Chris Lee looks like a veteran lawmaker when he’s interacting with colleagues on the House floor. And he’s fostered close...

From Chris Lee’s remarks… A great hero by the name of Brian Schramm, who grew up in Monroe County, a native of the Town of Greece, heard the call to serve early on in his life. He signed up not long after graduating high school and went on to become a tremendous Marine. On October 15, 2004,...

Earlier this week, Congressman Chris Lee voted to reauthorize the State Children’s Health Insurance Program (SCHIP) — a bill previously vetoed by President Bush, because of various expansions made by Democrats that undermined the programs original intent, which was to cover children living in...

I have just received word from Washington D.C. that Chris Lee has been assigned to the House Financial Services Committee. UPDATE: Press Release from Ranking Member Spencer Bachus: Bachus Welcomes Chris Lee to Financial Services Committee Ranking Member Spencer Bachus announced today that Congressman...

It is my pleasure to pass on the latest news from Congressman Chris Lee: Congressman Chris Lee Sworn-In, Pledges to Fight for Jobs, Fiscal Responsibility New U.S. Representative Announces Open Houses for District Offices WASHINGTON – Congressman Chris Lee was sworn-in today to represent New York’s...

Got this email today from Chris Lee to his supporters: Dear Friend,  I wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for all you have done to support this campaign. Whether it was putting up a lawn sign, going door-to-door, participating in phone banks, coming out to our rallies, or investing in the...

in an otherwise sad election, it does give me great pleasure to see Chris Lee elected to Congress. Alice Kryzan’s smears didn’t work, and the voters of the 26th District have chosen someone who will look out for their best interests. I also feel honored to have been a part of the fight to...

The Buffalo Bean recently had the opportunity to interview Chris Lee, candidate for U.S. Congress in New York’s 26th district. The interview was conducted via email and is posted below: THE BUFFALO BEAN: You have been the target of some false negative ads put out by the DCCC on behalf of Alice Kryzan....

I just heard that Channel 2 News released a new SurveyUSA Poll during their noon news broadcast with the following results for the congressional race in the 26th district: Chris Lee 48% Alice Kryzan 34% Undecided 18% Looks like Alice’s smear campaign isn’t working out for her, and Chris...

UPDATE: The DCCC and Alice Kryzan are continuing their smear campaign against Chris Lee… Here a mailer that was recently sent out:  

Today, Vets for Freedom, the largest Iraq and Afghanistan veterans’ organization in America, endorsed Chris Lee for congress. David Bellavia, decorated Iraq War veteran and Vets for Freedom Co-Chairman was with Lee today to announce the endorsement. “As a veteran who has proudly served my...

This morning a number of candidates attended the Town of Amherst Center for Senior Services Coffee With the Candidates Debate. Candidates in attendence included State Senate candidates Mike Ranzenhofer and Joe Mesi, Assemblyman Jim Hayes and Jerry Schad, Amherst Town Clerk candidates, NYS Supreme Court...

As you may be aware, Chris Lee and Alice Kryzan will be debating tonight. I had an opportunity to attend, but I had previously made arrangements to make my first return visit to Boston, MA since I moved to Western New York in March of this year. So, I will unfortunately miss the debate. I hope to acquire...

Today, Chris Lee was endorsed by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).: “I am pleased to have the endorsement of the nation’s leading small business association,” said Chris Lee. “Small businesses are the building blocks of our economy, however red tape and...

Chris Lee has a new ad running. Here it is: How long before Alice In Liberal-land whines about being attacked?