Mr. Santos could change his mind, but witnesses in his campaign fraud case were told by federal prosecutors that he intends to plead guilty on Monday. Source: New York Times
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Hakeem Jeffries Elected Leader of House Democrats
By Gotham Rex on November 30, 2022
A new trio, including Representatives Katherine Clark of Massachusetts as No. 2 and Pete Aguilar of California as No. 3, will take the reins in January, replacing Speaker Nancy Pelosi and her team. Source: New York Times
Brooklyn’s in the House. And the Senate.
By Gotham Rex on November 19, 2022
With Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer poised to lead the Democrats in Washington, the New York borough that they live in enters the political spotlight. Source: New York Times
N.Y. Democrats Play the Blame Game Despite Hochul Victory
By Gotham Rex on November 10, 2022
Congressional losses in New York could be the deciding factor on whether Democrats keep the House. Source: New York Times
Can Lee Zeldin Reinvent His Way to the NY Governor’s Mansion?
By Gotham Rex on November 2, 2022
Representative Lee Zeldin’s political career reflects decades of preparation, alliances with more powerful Republicans and a hard-right embrace of former President Donald J. Trump. Source: New York Times
In Malliotakis vs. Rose Rematch, a Democrat Diverges From Party Orthodoxy
By Gotham Rex on October 26, 2022
The race between Representative Nicole Malliotakis, a Republican, and Max Rose, a Democrat, is a rare look at how national political campaign themes are playing in New York. Source: New York Times
In Fight for Congress, a Surprising Battleground Emerges: New York
By Gotham Rex on October 11, 2022
After a haywire redistricting process, New York has more congressional battlegrounds than nearly any other state. Even the Democratic campaign chairman is locked in a dead heat. Source: New York Times
Will Abortion Turn Tide for Democrats in House Fight for NY Suburbs?
By Gotham Rex on September 28, 2022
Several competitive House races on Long Island have become fertile ground for candidates to test out common Republican and Democratic campaign themes. Source: New York Times
Jim Florio, New Jersey Governor Undone by Tax Hike, Dies at 85
By Gotham Rex on September 26, 2022
A Democrat, he had successes on gun control, the environment and property-tax relief, but after raising income and sales taxes, he lost a bid for re-election. Source: New York Times
Niou vs. Goldman, Round 2? Won’t Happen, After All.
By Gotham Rex on September 6, 2022
Yuh-Line Niou, who finished second to Daniel Goldman in the Democratic primary for the 10th District seat, will not run on the Working Families Party line in November. Source: New York Times
Howard Rosenthal, Who Quantified Partisanship in Congress, Dies at 83
By Gotham Rex on August 25, 2022
He took part in studies that found the widening ideological divide to be the largest since post-Civil War Reconstruction. Source: New York Times
In N.Y. Primaries, a Fight for the Democratic Party’s Future
By Gotham Rex on August 24, 2022
The party’s more moderate establishment declared victory, but a closer look reveals the battle for the soul of the party will grind on. Source: New York Times
Daniel Goldman, Ex-Trump Prosecutor, Tops Crowded Field in N.Y. Primary
By Gotham Rex on August 24, 2022
Mr. Goldman won a heavily contested primary race for a rare open seat covering parts of Manhattan and Brooklyn. Source: New York Times
Meeting Emissions Mandates in New York’s Buildings, Explained
By Gotham Rex on August 23, 2022
Building owners are scrambling to meet new rules on greenhouse gas emissions. New York’s congressional candidates do the last-minute primary shuffle. Source: New York Times
Candidates Say No Thanks to Trump ‘Endorsements’ in N.Y. House Races
By Gotham Rex on August 18, 2022
The former president issued mock endorsements to two of his fiercest critics. Carolyn Maloney and Dan Goldman were quick to reject them. Source: New York Times