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What You Need to Know About Republicans’ “Uphill Battle” in New York

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What You Need to Know About Republicans’ “Uphill Battle” in New York

Trump loyalist Elise Stefanik made clear that she was eyeing a run for New York governor this week. Here’s what you need to know about Stefanik’s disastrous record.

Republicans Face a “Steep Hill to Climb” in New York

Don’t take it from us – here’s what they are saying about the challenges the GOP faces in the Empire State:

  • New York Times: “A statewide race would be an uphill battle for Ms. Stefanik. New York has not elected a Republican governor since 2002, and Democrats expect to be able to capitalize on a midterm backlash against Mr. Trump.”

  • Washington Examiner: “Lawrence Levy, the executive dean of the National Center for Suburban Studies for New York’s Hofstra University, told the Washington Examiner that Stefanik and Lawler would face an ‘uphill fight’ given the ‘continuing lack of a strong Republican voter base and the suddenly shifting political winds against the party.’”

  • The Bulwark’s Jim Swift: “I think I have a better chance of becoming the next Pope than Elise Stefanik becoming governor of New York.” 

  • Politico: “GOP officials acknowledge Stefanik will have a steep hill to climb.”

Mike Lawler and Elise Stefanik Are Feuding – and the Primary is Only Set to Deepen the Rift

A must-read report from Politico details the deeply personal feud between House colleagues Mike Lawler and Elise Stefanik – and how their animosity is already making a potential Republican party nasty:

The Democratic Governors Association is Ready to Hold the Republican Gov Candidates Accountable

Watch DGA External Affairs Director Ofirah Yheskel join MSNBC yesterday to discuss the contrast between the potential Republican candidates and Gov. Kathy Hochul’s record of fighting to lower costs and protect fundamental freedoms: 

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FINALLY – Elise Stefanik is a Trump Loyalist Who is Out of Touch With New York 

Elise Stefanik couldn’t be more out of step with New York. She supports Donald Trump’s tariffs, which are devastating businesses and workers in the North Country and across New York. She just voted to gut Medicaid to give tax cuts to billionaires. Like Mike Lawler, she claims credit for projects in her district that she voted against. And she supports a national abortion ban and has tried to overturn elections.

It’s no wonder Stefanik has proudly called herself “ultra-MAGA”.

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