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Hochul's going into overdrive to avoid another down-ballot disaster in New York: The New York governor is also adding staff, money and technology to state party ...
politico.com/news/2024/03/13/kathy-hochul-spotlight-new-york-elections-00146589
Rep. Nick LaLota invites race with George Santos: ‘Count me in’: Santos announced the run on Thursday. It was unclear if it was serious.
nydailynews.com/2024/03/08/rep-nick-lalota-invites-race-with-george-santos-count-me-in/
Democrats Reject Bipartisan Map and Will Redraw N.Y. House Districts: With the battle for House control likely to run through New York, Democrats in the State ...
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Quick Glance: Democrats Pass N.Y. House Map With Modest Advantage
- Democrats have passed a new map for the New York House that modestly benefits them.
- The new lines shift two key swing districts meaningfully to the left, giving Democratic candidates newfound advantages.
- The map once again positions New York as one of the nation’s pre-eminent House battlegrounds, with a half dozen seats in play.
Democrats win back George Santos seat in hotly contested election: The seat was formerly held by Republican George Santos.
politico.com/news/2024/02/13/democrats-tom-suozzi-flip-george-santos-seat-00141351
Quick Glance: Democrat Tom Suozzi Wins New York Election
- LIVE RESULTS: New York special election to replace George Santos
- Suozzi defeated Republican Mazi Pilip to win George Santos' vacant House seat.
- Suozzi's return to Washington may be impacted by the ongoing redistricting process.
- House Republicans voted to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas by a single vote.
Democrats get jolt of political momentum from Suozzi win: Democrats received a crucial jolt of momentum following former Rep. Tom Suozzi’s (D-N.Y ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4468654-tom-suozzi-new-york-george-santos-democrats-donald-trump-immigration/
Democrats see 2024 border blueprint in Suozzi's New York win: "It is imperative for Democrats to take the fight to Republicans and hammer them."
axios.com/2024/02/15/tom-suozzi-border-biden-democrats
Democrats Blew Their Big Opportunity to Make New York Winnable in 2024: “Republicans never behave this way,” one close observer of redistricting efforts said.
slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/03/new-york-redistricting-map-might-cost-democrats-the-house.html
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House Republican revolt kills New Yorkers' coveted tax bill: “This majority is so incompetent they couldn’t even manufacture a fake vote,” a top House Democrat ...
axios.com/2024/02/15/house-republicans-new-york-tax-bill
A White Liberal Is Trying To Oust A Progressive Black Congressman. His Comments Could Make That Job Harder.
huffpost.com/entry/george-latimer-race-comments-democratic-primary_n_65d8fac3e4b0cc1f2f7bafd8
It took cinematic levels of dysfunction for Democrats to finally get aggressive on their border strategy
politico.com/news/2024/02/09/new-york-democrats-border-fight-00140588
New York Democrats Are Publicly Furious About a New Congressional Map. They’re Secretly Thrilled.
slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/02/new-york-redistricting-maps-democrats-gerrymandering-house-majority.html
New York special election kicks off national fight for the House majority: If Democrats want to take back the House later this year, they’re going to have to ...
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/new-york-special-election-kicks-national-fight-house-majority-rcna137970
Long Island House hopefuls Tom Suozzi, Mazi Pilip joust on immigration, abortion in feisty debate
nydailynews.com/2024/02/08/long-island-house-hopefuls-tom-suozzi-mazi-pilip-joust-on-immigration-abortion-in-feisty-debate/
What to know about the special election to replace George Santos: The House voted to expel Santos this past December.
axios.com/2024/02/07/george-santos-special-elections-congress-new-york
New York Democrats Make Fundraising Gains in Key US House Races: Democratic challengers in three New York swing districts are closing the fundraising gap on ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-02-02/new-york-democrats-make-fundraising-gains-in-key-us-house-races
Democrats hopeful in special election for Santos’s House seat: Democrats are hoping to take back former Rep. George Santos’s (R) House seat in a special election ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4413910-democrats-hopeful-in-special-election-for-santoss-house-seat/
Eric Adams’ dire migrant messaging threatening Dems in pivotal election year : Incessant warnings about the migrant influx are giving New York Republicans a ...
politico.com/news/2024/01/08/eric-adams-migrant-messaging-election-year-00134228
Quick Glance: Eric Adams' Impactful Warnings About Migrants Threaten New York Dems
- The migrant crisis has undoubtedly had a major impact on New York City: Since last spring, over 160,000 individuals have been processed in the five boroughs, with approximately 68,000 still housed in shelters, as per City Hall.
- The moderate Democratic mayor consistently calls for Washington's assistance to control the inflow of migrants into the nation's largest city.
- The relentless and somber messaging poses a threat to Democrats in an important election year, providing suburban New York Republicans with a compelling issue in competitive congressional races.
- Indications suggest that the discourse on migrants is resonating similarly to the 2022 crime discussions, not only in the suburbs: A December survey revealed an 85% voter concern within New York City about the city's handling of the migrant surge, up from 63% ten months earlier.
Inside US President Joe Biden’s protective White House
nytimes.com/2024/02/10/us/politics/biden-white-house-aides.html
Suozzi disclosures give rare glimpse into how retired lawmakers cash in: In just a year since retiring, Suozzi tripled his income, raking in $652 ...
businessinsider.com/tom-suozzi-financial-disclosures-special-election-george-santos-mazi-pilip-2024-1
In special Long Island House race to replace George Santos, immigration dominates
nydailynews.com/2024/02/07/in-special-long-island-house-race-to-replace-george-santos-immigration-dominates/
Trump's Businesses Got $7.8 Million In Foreign Payments During His Presidency: Report
huffpost.com/entry/trump-foreign-payments-emoluments_n_659565d9e4b0f27b6e35ee22
Why Democrats can’t rely on abortion ballot initiatives to help them win: Voters decisively upheld abortion rights in every single case. But those margins were ...
politico.com/news/2024/01/03/abortion-democrats-2024-election-00133506
Dem group spending $5.2M to try to flip Santos’s seat in special election: The main super PAC aligned with House Democrats will spend $5.2 million in initial ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4379030-george-santos-house-seat-special-election-democrats-super-pac-spending-nearly-6-million-to-flip/
Republican Jewish Coalition endorses GOP nominee for former Rep. Santos’s seat: The Republican Jewish Coalition (RJC) announced Thursday that it would be ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4361492-rjc-endorses-gop-nominee-former-rep-santos-seat/
New York Democrats pick former Rep. Tom Suozzi to run for George Santos’s seat: New York Democrats on Thursday picked former Rep. Tom Suozzi (N.Y ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4348684-new-york-democrats-pick-former-rep-tom-suozzi-to-run-for-george-santoss-seat/
New York's top court orders new House district lines: A Court of Appeals decision ordered a bipartisan commission that deadlocked last year to reconvene.
politico.com/news/2023/12/12/new-yorks-top-court-orders-new-house-district-lines-00131360
New York’s top court clears way for new congressional map: A New York court agreed to allow the state to redraw its congressional map, giving Democrats a a boost ...
nbcnews.com/politics/new-york-court-new-congressional-map-democrats-rcna129292
New York, Wisconsin brace for critical redistricting battles: New York and Wisconsin are bracing for major decisions over the fate of their election maps in the ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4345556-new-york-wisconsin-brace-for-critical-redistricting-battles/
Republicans Nominate Mazi Melesa Pilip To Succeed George Santos: Pilip, an Ethiopian-Israeli immigrant to the U.S., flipped a Democratic-held seat in the Nassau ...
huffpost.com/entry/mazi-melesa-pilip-special-election-george-santos_n_657a4e1ce4b061b3c92e04d0
New York Redistricting Could Make or Break Democrats in 2024: Likely control of the U.S. House in 2024 has been teetering between the two parties for months ...
nymag.com/intelligencer/2023/12/new-york-redistricting-democrats-2024.html
Democrats Made It Their Mission to Oust George Santos. They May Regret That.: Especially the New York delegation.
slate.com/news-and-politics/2023/11/george-santos-congress-democrats-new-york.html
Quick Glance: George Santos Expelled from Congress
- House vote: New York Republican George Santos expelled.
- Santos, sixth member expelled in a Congress vote.
- Over 100 Republicans voted with Democrats for Santos' expulsion.
- Santos to be replaced in special election, date not set.
Embattled Rep. George Santos facing longer odds of staying in Congress as lawmakers flip on him
nydailynews.com/2023/11/20/embattled-rep-george-santos-facing-longer-odds-of-staying-in-congress-as-lawmakers-flip-on-him/
Editorial: Even Dems souring on Biden immigration policies: Democrats have ridden an abortion rights platform to outperform expectations in recent elections ...
bostonherald.com/2023/12/02/editorial-even-dems-souring-on-biden-immigration-policies/
Democrats’ border problem is getting real: The pro-immigration moment Donald Trump unwittingly ushered in has suddenly waned. And even many Democrats are quite ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/11/21/democrats-border-problem-is-getting-real/
Multiple congressional offices hit with pro-Palestinian graffiti: Several Democrats who have called for a ceasefire condemned the defacement of Rep ...
axios.com/2023/11/18/congress-offices-palestinian-graffiti
Opinion | A Gerrymander Mulligan in New York?: Democrats want to win the House in 2024 via a redistricting do-over.
wsj.com/articles/a-gerrymander-mulligan-in-new-york-election-vote-gop-democrats-map-ea181a78
Trump told ‘this is not a political rally’ as he testifies in New York civil fraud trial
irishtimes.com/world/us/2023/11/06/rambling-and-defiant-trump-testifies-in-new-york-civil-fraud-trial/
Quick Glance: Trump complains of mistreatment in NY fraud trial
- Judge and Trump clash as Trump tries to air grievances in court.
- Engoron has already found Trump, his sons, and 10 companies liable for fraud and criticized the fabricated valuations harshly.
- Trump admits involvement in some documents of the fraud case, where his company inflated property values.
- It was also found that Eric and Donald Jr. manipulated the values of luxury properties.
House vote on Rashida Tlaib censure divides N.Y. congressional Democrats: Twelve New York Democrats, including the Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of Brooklyn ...
nydailynews.com/2023/11/08/house-vote-on-rashida-tlaib-censure-divides-n-y-congressional-democrats/
Quick Glance: Rashida Tlaib Censured for Israel Remarks
- The sole Palestinian-American politician in the US Congress was censured for her comments about Israel.
- The House of Representatives voted 234 to 188 in favor of censuring Rashida Tlaib.
- Rashida Tlaib, a Democrat from Michigan, was accused of promoting 'false narratives' about Hamas's attack on Israel.
- Republicans and 22 Democrats voted for the censure of Ms. Tlaib.
The power grabs that will determine control of Congress: Partisan gerrymandering isn’t new, but what’s happening right now is far from normal.
politico.com/news/2023/11/11/new-york-democrats-redistricting-congress-00126682
NYC GOP councilwoman arrested for bringing gun to pro-Palestinian rally: Inna Vernikov’s arrest comes as the week-long war between Israel and Hamas ignites ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/10/14/israel-nyc-councilwoman-gop-vernikov-gun/
Quick Glance: NYC councilwoman arrested for bringing gun to pro-Palestinian rally: NYPD
- Inna Vernikov surrendered her weapon and permit to the police.
- Republican Inna Vernikov was filmed with a handgun at the Thursday rally.
- Despite having a concealed carry permit, the councilwoman violated the city's ban on firearms at protests, according to the police.
- Protesters gathered at Brooklyn College in Midwood, Brooklyn, to support Palestine on Oct. 12, 2023.
House Speaker chaos threatens GOP majority: The political chaos surrounding the vacant Speakership in the House threatens to upend Republican efforts to hold ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4246450-house-speaker-chaos-threatens-gop-majority/
'Although Trump lost in 2020, his immigration policies have won out': The latest Instant Opinion,/instant-opinions,,instant-opinions, breaking news, comment ...
theweek.com/politics/although-trump-lost-in-2020-his-immigration-policies-have-won-out
Schumer, Jeffries are laying low on the migrant crisis. Here's why.: Schumer, Jeffries are trying to mend Democratic fences on migrants. But they are doing ...
politico.com/news/2023/10/10/schumer-jeffries-migrant-crisis-divides-ny-democrats-00120372
Control of US House in the balance as redistricting fights rage: The GOP's House control in 2024 could depend on a few crucial races and ongoing redistricting ...
scrippsnews.com/stories/control-of-us-house-in-the-balance-as-redistricting-fights-rage/
DE RUGY: No populists in sight in the world of politics: Democrats have long waltzed to the melody of progressivism while ridiculing Republicans' preference for ...
torontosun.com/opinion/columnists/de-rugy-no-populists-in-sight-in-the-world-of-politics
Republican groups sue New York, governor over absentee voting: Several Republican groups are suing the state of New York and Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) after she ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4214409-republican-groups-sue-new-york-governor-over-absentee-voting/
Democrats wary of electoral fallout over NY migrant infighting: New York City Mayor Eric Adams’s confrontation with the Biden administration over immigration ...
thehill.com/homenews/administration/4203131-democrats-wary-of-electoral-fallout-over-ny-migrant-infighting/
U.S. Will Allow Nearly 500,000 Venezuelan Migrants to Work Legally: The move, announced late Wednesday, followed intense lobbying by New York Democrats before ...
nytimes.com/2023/09/20/nyregion/biden-adams-migrants.html
Democrats must take cue from Eric Adams and acknowledge migrant crisis: New York Mayor Eric Adams expressed outrage recently over the numbers of migrants ...
dallasnews.com/opinion/commentary/2023/09/16/democrats-must-take-cue-from-eric-adams-and-acknowledge-migrant-crisis/
White House creates gun violence prevention office, drawing New York cheers: New York Democrats cheered Friday after the White House established its first-ever ...
nydailynews.com/2023/09/22/white-house-creates-gun-prevention-office-drawing-new-york-cheers/
Quick Glance: New Office for Gun Violence Prevention Established in the White House
- Vice President Kamala Harris will lead the new office and collaborate with leading gun safety advocates.
- The office will implement existing safety laws and work with states.
- Establishing a new office for gun violence prevention has been a long-standing goal for violence prevention groups.
- The office will focus on bringing together political leaders and advocates to build upon the progress that has been made.
Redistricting battles roil fight for House majority: Redistricting challenges in states across the country are roiling the battle for the House majority ahead of ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4198368-redistricting-battles-roil-fight-for-house-majority/
States have big hopes for renewable energy. Get ready to pay for it.: $48 billion in projects is set to be funded by consumers over the next two decades.
politico.com/news/2023/08/22/new-york-renewable-energy-cost-00112126
Migrant shelters in NYC spark protests, animate local Republicans ahead of 2024 elections
nydailynews.com/news/politics/new-york-elections-government/ny-migrant-shelters-nyc-spark-protests-animate-republicans-20230903-2aymtg4kpbb3bojiscq2r5jvtm-story.html
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Migrant Crisis Puts Kathy Hochul at a Political Crossroads: Gov. Kathy Hochul’s role in responding to an influx of migrants to New York has put her in an ...
nytimes.com/2023/08/17/nyregion/hochul-migrant-crisis.html
New York court rules in favor of Democrats in redistricting battle: A New York court on Thursday ruled in favor of Democrats’ efforts to get their congressional ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4095448-new-york-court-rules-in-favor-of-democrats-in-redistricting-battle/
Voters appeal New York redistricting ruling that favored Democrats: A group of voters on Tuesday appealed a state court decision that favored New York Democrats ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4118839-voters-appeal-new-york-redistricting-ruling-that-favored-democrats/
Republicans Appeal New York Redistricting Decision That Could Give Democrats Advantage In 2024
forbes.com/sites/anafaguy/2023/07/25/republicans-appeal-new-york-redistricting-decision-that-could-give-democrats-advantage-in-2024/
Donald Trump once called for his execution. Now he’s headed to City Hall.: Yusef Salaam, one of five teenagers convicted in the 1989 Central Park jogger case ...
politico.com/news/2023/07/10/yusef-salaam-central-park-five-headed-to-city-hall-00105405
Did a New York Court Just Hand Democrats Control of Congress in 2024?: The possible triumph would be huge for New York Democrats and national Democrats.
slate.com/news-and-politics/2023/07/2024-election-new-york-redistricting-congress-speaker.html
The ‘AOC Left’ Has Achieved Plenty: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has proven, once and for all, that the left will gain nothing by engaging with the Democratic Party ...
nymag.com/intelligencer/2023/07/the-aoc-left-has-achieved-plenty.html
The US House majority is in play next year after a weak GOP midterm showing and recent court ruling
abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/us-house-majority-play-year-after-weak-gop-101203412
The D.N.C. Has a Primary Problem: The White House wanted South Carolina to vote first in 2024. The Democratic National Committee obliged ...
nytimes.com/2023/07/05/magazine/democratic-national-committee-2024.html
Hakeem Jeffries is staging a takeover of the New York Democrats. His hope to become Speaker may depend on it.
cnn.com/2023/06/28/politics/hakeem-jeffries-takeover-new-york-democrats/
Democrats Celebrate Trump Indictment, but Fear Consequences for Nation: In interviews, dozens of Democratic officials nearly all agreed that Donald Trump ...
nytimes.com/2023/06/14/us/politics/democrats-trump-indictment.html
Quick Glance: Florida Grand Jury Joins Probe into Trump's Classified Docs
- Federal prosecutors are presenting evidence to a grand jury in Miami as part of the investigation into former President Donald Trump's alleged mishandling of classified documents.
- Several witnesses have testified before the Florida grand jury, with more expected in the coming days.
- The investigation previously relied on grand juries in Washington, D.C. It's unclear why the south Florida grand jury is now involved.
- However, a Florida court approved the warrant to search Mar-a-Lago, where Trump kept classified documents, and an assistant US attorney from Miami was present during the raid, according to CNN.
Will Abortion Ballot Initiative Boost 2024 Turnout for New York Democrats?: New York Democrats, via the Legislature, have provided for a constitutional-amendment ...
nymag.com/intelligencer/2023/06/new-york-democrats-plan-abortion-rights-initiative-for-2024.html
Alabama ruling could bring good news to Florida Democrats: A win in court in either Florida case, experts say, could help Democrats take back control of the U.S ...
orlandosentinel.com/2023/06/26/alabama-ruling-could-bring-good-news-to-florida-democrats/
House Republicans Stall Effort to Expel George Santos From Congress: Democrats tried to force a vote to expel Mr. Santos, a Republican of New York who was ...
nytimes.com/2023/05/17/nyregion/george-santos-vote-expulsion.html
Quick Glance: Democrat Initiates Vote to Expel Republican George Santos
- Democratic Representative Robert Garcia starts process to force a vote on expelling George Santos
- Santos faces federal charges of fraud, money laundering, and theft of public funds
- Two-thirds of the House of Representatives must vote in favor for expulsion
- Nine House Republicans, including six from New York, call on Santos to resign
Marjorie Taylor Greene Moves To Impeach D.C. DA Matthew Graves: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene indicated she would move to impeach D.C. District Attorney Matthew ...
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/marjorie-taylor-greene-impeach-dc-da-matthew-graves-1234736664/
New York Democrats press Biden to relax job rules for asylum seekers: The letter is signed by a group of 13 Democrats who represent New York City — including ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/05/12/new-york-lawmakers-asylum-jobs-biden/
Harry Belafonte, 96, Dies; Barrier-Breaking Singer, Actor and Activist: In the 1950s, when segregation was still widespread, his ascent to the upper echelon of ...
nytimes.com/2023/04/25/arts/music/harry-belafonte-dead.html
Quick Glance: Harry Belafonte, singer, actor, and activist, has died at the age of 96.
- Harry Belafonte, an American icon, has died.
- Harry Belafonte and his daughter, Gina Belafonte, hold hands.
- Gina Belafonte: We need to reclaim marginalized peoples' stories.
- Gina and her father, Harry Belafonte, formed Sankofa, a social justice non-profit, to rekindle the activist heritage.
AOC is ‘not planning’ to run for Senate in 2024: New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is clearing her path to reelection.
politico.com/news/2023/04/30/aoc-is-not-planning-to-run-for-senate-in-2024-00094454
After taking NY for granted, Democrats have a new plan to win back the House in 2024
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2023/05/06/2024-elections-ny-democrats-winning-house/70174400007/
'Big Win': New York to Build Publicly Owned Clean Energy, Electrify New Buildings
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Control of the House goes through the Empire State: Dems fared shockingly poorly in 2022. The one lawmaker who defied that trend has some thoughts about the ...
politico.com/news/2023/04/24/control-of-the-house-new-york-elections-00092933
Rep. George Santos announces 2024 reelection run: Rep. George Santos, the Republican who concocted a series of elaborate lies on his way to electoral victory on ...
nydailynews.com/news/politics/new-york-elections-government/ny-george-santos-announces-reelection-run-20230417-64gghrvwazcuhpfxqmwvjq73zq-story.html
Quick Glance: Rep. George Santos, who admitted lying about his CV, has announced his reelection candidacy for 2024.
- On January 31, 2023, George Santos (R-NY) departs the Capitol Hill Club in Washington, DC.
- According to several polls, voters in Santos' district perceive him poorly across party lines.
- A Democratic PAC is spending $45 million in New York alone for the 2024 election cycle, focusing on Santos' seat and a half-dozen others as the party seeks to retake control of the House.
- Former Santos district representative Tom Suozzi.
How Democrats Are Thinking About the Santos Seat: No matter who the Republican is next year, it’s a must-win race for both parties for the New York congressional ...
nymag.com/intelligencer/2023/05/how-democrats-are-thinking-about-the-santos-seat.html
Quick Glance: NY Representative George Santos Faces Multiple Criminal Charges: CNN Report
- Federal prosecutors have filed criminal charges against New York representative George Santos, less than five months after it was revealed that he fabricated much of his life story.
- The charges have been filed under seal, and Santos could appear in federal court in Brooklyn as soon as Wednesday.
- The nature of the charges is still unclear, but prosecutors have been investigating Santos and his unusual campaign financial disclosures since December.
- Santos has admitted to several of his fabrications and lies, despite announcing in March that he would run again for his seat representing parts of Long Island and Queens in 2024.
Column: As Trump faces historic criminal charges, will local GOP leaders support his bid for president?
chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/opinion/ct-sta-slowik-trump-arraignment-reaction-st-0405-20230404-5zzag4skcjcvho734o442ue6nq-story.html
Quick Glance: Trump Pleads Not Guilty After Being Charged with 34 Felonies
- Former President Donald J. Trump exited Trump Tower and drove to the Manhattan district attorney's office in a motorcade.
- The hearing was also historic for Alvin L. Bragg, the Manhattan district attorney who brought the case.
- The case, which was filed in Mr. Trump's hometown, marks the start of the former president's journey through the criminal justice system.
- He accused Mr. Trump of falsifying business records related to the hush money, which appear to be felony charges based on a novel application of the law.
Critics of Jay Jacobs put out ‘job description’ for new chairman as New York State Democrats ready to meet
nydailynews.com/news/politics/new-york-elections-government/ny-jay-jacobs-replacement-job-description-20230510-gdwfuun25bbyjieutzrqvswjpq-story.html
New York Democrats Push for Pathway to Televise Trump Trial: On Monday, state Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Brad Hoylman-Sigal introduced legislation to ...
newsweek.com/new-york-democrats-push-pathway-televise-trump-trial-1792331
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