Conservative Leaders for Education is a campaign comprised of leading state lawmakers and education chairs focused on ensuring
conservative principles gain traction in state policy decisions as states begin to develop accountability plans under the new Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
Lorigo also claimed that his party applies its alleged
principles of smaller government and lower taxes when picking candidates, but a 2012 Buffalo News profile of the party entitled, «
Conservatives flock to the public payroll; Many party players hold jobs that rely on government's ability to tax and spend,» clearly outlines how the Lorigo machine uses its party endorsements simply to
gain power and influence, not help the taxpayers of Erie County.