White House officials are universally angry with Rudolph W. Giuliani and blame him for both of President Trump’s impeachments. But he remains one of few people still willing to join Mr. Trump in the foxhole. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Presidential Election of 2020”
Can Andrew Yang Make It in New York City Politics?
By Gotham Rex on January 11, 2021
Mr. Yang has name recognition, fund-raising ability and some different ideas on how to run a government. How will that play in a city ravaged by the pandemic? Source: New York Times
How New York’s Representatives Voted After the Capitol Riot
By Gotham Rex on January 8, 2021
When the state’s representatives and senators in Washington returned, four voted to sustain objections to the presidential election. Source: New York Times
The Surprising Places in NYC Where Trump’s Support Grew
By Gotham Rex on December 24, 2020
Joseph R. Biden Jr. won President Trump’s hometown handily. But a deeper look at election data suggests a surge in support for the president in some districts. Source: New York Times
Manhattan D.A. Intensifies Investigation of Trump
By Gotham Rex on December 11, 2020
Prosecutors have recently interviewed employees of President Trump’s lender and insurance brokerage, in the latest indication that he still faces the potential threat of criminal charges once he leaves office. Source: New York Times
Trump Faithful Asked to Donate $3 Million to Buy His Boyhood Home
By Gotham Rex on December 8, 2020
The owner of the house in Queens wants supporters to purchase the home as a parting gift to the president. Source: New York Times
How Republicans in N.Y. Are Responding to the Election
By Gotham Rex on November 17, 2020
Many of New York State’s top Republicans have stayed largely silent about President Trump’s refusal to concede. Source: New York Times
As Soon as Trump Leaves Office, He Faces Greater Risk of Prosecution
By Gotham Rex on November 13, 2020
The president is more vulnerable than ever to an investigation into his business practices and taxes. Source: New York Times
Man Arrested Over Threat to Schumer and Vow to ‘Blow Up’ F.B.I.
By Gotham Rex on November 10, 2020
Federal prosecutors said the Staten Island man cited the reactionary anti-government novel “The Turner Diaries.” Source: New York Times
How New York Reacted to Biden’s Win
By Gotham Rex on November 9, 2020
In heavily Democratic New York City, Joseph R. Biden Jr.’s victory over President Trump predictably drew jubilation. Source: New York Times
What Biden’s Win Could Mean for New York: 5 Takeaways
By Gotham Rex on November 9, 2020
A Biden presidency could bring more recovery funds to the city and boost plans to build a new rail tunnel under the Hudson River. Source: New York Times
Cheers Erupt on N.Y.C. Streets After Biden’s Victory Is Declared
By Gotham Rex on November 7, 2020
People honked horns, danced and celebrated in the city, which is President Trump’s hometown but had turned its back on him. Source: New York Times
How ‘Defund the Police’ Became a Flashpoint in Competitive N.Y. Races
By Gotham Rex on November 6, 2020
Democrats are debating whether the party’s stances alienated moderates, but progressives like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez challenged that narrative. Source: New York Times
New York State Election Results: What We Know Today
By Gotham Rex on November 6, 2020
Republicans were ahead in key congressional races in the state, with mail-in ballots yet to be counted. Source: New York Times
‘Not a Great Outcome’ for N.Y. Democrats as G.O.P. Gains
By Gotham Rex on November 5, 2020
Preliminary tallies seemed to dash the hopes of progressives and indicated a resurgence of Republican power in areas across the state. Source: New York Times