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
Posts published in “Republican Party”
Meet the Voters Who Fueled New York’s Seismic Tilt Toward the G.O.P.
By Gotham Rex on November 27, 2022
Republicans used doomsday-style ads to prey on suburban voters’ fear of crime in New York, helping to flip enough seats to capture the House. Source: New York Times
Swing Voters Rejected Far-Right Candidates. But Not So Much in New York.
By Gotham Rex on November 10, 2022
In suburban and exurban areas that had favored President Biden, voters showed support for some Trump-aligned candidates. Source: New York Times
If Democrats Lose the House, They May Have New York to Blame
By Gotham Rex on November 9, 2022
Republicans flipped four congressional seats in New York, the most of any state in the country. How did this happen in one of the nation’s most liberal states? Source: New York Times
Sean Patrick Maloney Concedes to Mike Lawler in Loss for Democrats
By Gotham Rex on November 9, 2022
Mr. Maloney, who leads the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, was seeking to represent a different district after New York’s messy redistricting process. Source: New York Times
G.O.P. Retains House Seat on Long Island, a Swing-District Battleground
By Gotham Rex on November 9, 2022
Representative Andrew Garbarino defended his seat for the Republicans, who also held late leads in three other Long Island House races. Source: New York Times
Hochul Holds N.Y. Governor’s Mansion for Democrats
By Gotham Rex on November 9, 2022
Gov. Kathy Hochul became the state’s first woman to be elected governor, in a victory that was more decisive than some Democrats had expected. Source: New York Times
Rep. Tom Malinowski’s Rematch With Tom Kean Jr. in NJ Remains Undecided
By Gotham Rex on November 9, 2022
In another critical race, incumbent Rep. Andy Kim, a Democrat, defeated Bob Healey Jr., a Republican. Source: New York Times
Election Day in New York: Who’s Running and How to Vote
By Gotham Rex on November 7, 2022
Democrats are aiming to keep control of the governor’s mansion, the State Legislature and a majority of New York’s House seats, but Republicans seem to have momentum. Source: New York Times
Hochul and Zeldin Make Final Appeals in NY Governor’s Race
By Gotham Rex on November 7, 2022
In a last spurt of campaigning, the two candidates for governor of New York focus on encouraging their supporters to turn out on Election Day. Source: New York Times
Ronald Lauder: New York’s Billionaire Political Disrupter
By Gotham Rex on November 6, 2022
The cosmetics heir has pumped at least $11 million into efforts to elect Representative Lee Zeldin, a Republican, as governor of New York. Source: New York Times
Biden and Clinton Try to Narrow Hochul’s Enthusiasm Gap in New York
By Gotham Rex on November 6, 2022
The 11th-hour campaign visits by President Biden and Bill Clinton show that the governor’s race, once a worry-free contest for Democrats, may be up for grabs. Source: New York Times
In Affluent Greenwich, It’s Republicans vs. ‘Trumplicans’
By Gotham Rex on November 6, 2022
The Connecticut suburb was once home to George Bush and has historically been a moderate conservative stronghold. But new hard-liners are on the attack, galvanized by the culture wars. Source: New York Times
Letitia James Makes Famous Enemies. Will That Win Her an Election?
By Gotham Rex on November 5, 2022
The New York attorney general has taken on Donald Trump and the N.R.A. Her little-known opponent hopes that will help his chances. 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