Political analyst Dick Morris delivered sharp criticism of New York Gov. Kathy Hochul and Democratic leadership during an appearance today on Newsmax TV’s “The Count,” arguing that recent fiscal and immigration decisions point to deeper problems in governance.
His remarks followed a report showing that New York City spent roughly $81,000 per individual on homeless services last year, a figure that has sparked concern as residents face rising costs and ongoing budget strain.
“She’s not using money, currency. She’s using votes,” Morris said of Hochul.
Morris contended that spending decisions are being shaped more by political strategy than by responsible budgeting.
He said the governor’s policies are designed to maintain support by expanding programs, even if they do not align with taxpayer preferences.
“Her goal here is to try to get enough people to cough up enough money so that she can continue to spend it on programs that they don’t want,” he said.
Expanding his critique beyond New York, Morris tied the issue to broader Democratic policies on immigration and national security.
He argued there is an inconsistency between confronting global threats and limiting enforcement measures at home.
“We’re reaching a historic moment here with the Democratic Party standing up and saying, in the middle of a war on terror against the chief terrorist country in the world, we’re closing down Homeland Security,” Morris said.
He also criticized policies related to illegal immigration, suggesting they are influenced by political calculations during an election season.
Morris said the overall messaging sends a problematic signal both to taxpayers and to those considering entering the country.
“We’re telling people, stay away, come home, and we’ll tax you and put up with it and smile,” he said.
He went on to argue that these decisions reflect broader dysfunction within the party.
“This Democratic Party has lost its collective mind. Just absolutely lost it,” he said.
“And if you ever wanted a display of the Democrats’ inability to govern, this is it.”
Hochul’s office did not issue a direct response to Morris’ remarks, though state officials have previously defended spending on homelessness, saying it is necessary to address growing demand for shelter and to meet legal requirements to provide housing.
But do I as a tax payer have to fund $81,000 PER PERSON who are homeless because they are illegal immigrants? I don’t make that much and I am a family of 5 and I don’t qualify for programs other than medicaid. And I pay taxes! These immigrants, if they work, get cash. So they don’t pay taxes, yet get govt handouts. And now the hochul/ mamdani govt want to tax even more, add on more meters, make speed limit 15 miles an hour ( nothing to do with safety, mind you, just the cameras will pick up more violations ) so mamdani can pay for free busses ( which a lot of users are the immigrants). And this is making ny more affordable???????
Mamdani’s take on E scooters, making it a civil penalty for breaking the law (such as riding on the sidewalk, going through red lights) makes him and the City Council rodfim.