New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently made headlines with strong statements against New Yorkers voting Republican in the state’s closely contested congressional races. On MSNBC’s “PoliticsNation,” Hochul claimed that those who support Republicans in New York are aligning themselves with values she describes as “anti-woman” and “anti-American.”
“If you’re voting for these Republicans in New York, you are voting for someone who supports Donald Trump, and you’re anti-woman, you’re anti-abortion, and basically, you’re anti-American,” Hochul stated. She emphasized that by voting Republican, constituents are “trashing American values,” adding that such a choice symbolizes a departure from the values she believes America stands for.
Hochul’s comments come at a time when top Democrats, including herself, are pushing to mobilize voters not only for Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential bid but also to secure wins in tight House races across New York. This includes races in New York’s 17th and 18th Congressional Districts, where polls indicate mixed results. Democratic Rep. Pat Ryan currently leads his Republican opponent, Alison Esposito, in the 18th District, while Republican Rep. Mike Lawler has a slight edge over former Rep. Mondaire Jones in the 17th District.
In response to Hochul’s remarks, Rep. Mike Lawler took to social media to criticize her as an “embarrassment” to New York. Lawler wrote, “@KathyHochul is an embarrassment to our state — completely incoherent and incapable of leading. Attacking New Yorkers who support President Trump as un-American? She previously told New Yorkers who didn’t agree with her to move to Florida.”
Hochul’s comments also follow a rally held by former President Donald Trump in New York City’s Madison Square Garden. While Manhattan typically leans heavily Democratic, the rally was aimed at energizing Republican voters and candidates in surrounding congressional districts as both parties vie for control of the House in the coming term.
As Election Day approaches, Hochul’s statements highlight the polarizing atmosphere surrounding New York’s competitive races. With strong language and pointed accusations, Hochul seeks to rally Democratic support, while her remarks have ignited criticism from Republican leaders, reflecting the high stakes and tensions in these final days of the campaign.New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently made headlines with strong statements against New Yorkers voting Republican in the state’s closely contested congressional races. On MSNBC’s “PoliticsNation,” Hochul claimed that those who support Republicans in New York are aligning themselves with values she describes as “anti-woman” and “anti-American.”
“If you’re voting for these Republicans in New York, you are voting for someone who supports Donald Trump, and you’re anti-woman, you’re anti-abortion, and basically, you’re anti-American,” Hochul stated. She emphasized that by voting Republican, constituents are “trashing American values,” adding that such a choice symbolizes a departure from the values she believes America stands for.
Hochul’s comments come at a time when top Democrats, including herself, are pushing to mobilize voters not only for Vice President Kamala Harris’s presidential bid but also to secure wins in tight House races across New York. This includes races in New York’s 17th and 18th Congressional Districts, where polls indicate mixed results. Democratic Rep. Pat Ryan currently leads his Republican opponent, Alison Esposito, in the 18th District, while Republican Rep. Mike Lawler has a slight edge over former Rep. Mondaire Jones in the 17th District.
In response to Hochul’s remarks, Rep. Mike Lawler took to social media to criticize her as an “embarrassment” to New York. Lawler wrote, “@KathyHochul is an embarrassment to our state — completely incoherent and incapable of leading. Attacking New Yorkers who support President Trump as un-American? She previously told New Yorkers who didn’t agree with her to move to Florida.”
Hochul’s comments also follow a rally held by former President Donald Trump in New York City’s Madison Square Garden. While Manhattan typically leans heavily Democratic, the rally was aimed at energizing Republican voters and candidates in surrounding congressional districts as both parties vie for control of the House in the coming term.
As Election Day approaches, Hochul’s statements highlight the polarizing atmosphere surrounding New York’s competitive races. With strong language and pointed accusations, Hochul seeks to rally Democratic support, while her remarks have ignited criticism from Republican leaders, reflecting the high stakes and tensions in these final days of the campaign.
