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Dad, Husband, Army Lt. Colonel, Former U.S. Congressman, 2022 Candidate for NY Governor, Chair of Leadership America Needs PAC & Zeldin Cares.

Shirley, L.I., N.Y.
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Lee Zeldin
1 year
Attention New Yorkers…Don’t forget to change your clocks this Sunday and your Governor this Tuesday!
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Eliminate all COVID vaccine mandates on everyone.
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ALL COVID mandates must end NOW! RT if you agree!
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Parents will never forget!
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Everyone fired for refusing to get the COVID shot should get their jobs back with back pay. That includes our cops, our firefighters, and our nurses.
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1 year
We flipped 4 NY Congressional seats, broke the supermajority in the State Senate, and received the most votes of any GOP candidate since Nelson Rockefeller. Team Zeldin put in max effort every day and has no regrets. It was such an honor to lead this year’s ticket.
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Lee Zeldin on why he has 'zero regret' after losing to Gov. Kathy Hochul
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Every Republican should say thank you to @ScottPresler for his tireless efforts registering new voters this cycle. He takes the hits and uses it all as fuel for extra motivation to work even harder the next day. He’s not doing it for fame or glory. It’s all about love of country.
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It is so epic how @elonmusk is blowing the lid off how badly Twitter launched an all out assault on free speech.👏👏
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1 year
Not only should the Republican Party compete in all 50 states, but we need to go to all communities no matter how blue they are, show up often, build relationships, and advance our proposals on education, upward economic mobility, housing, mental health, public safety, and more.
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1 year
RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel should not run for a 4th term. I won’t be running for RNC Chair at this time with McDaniel’s reelection pre-baked by design, but that doesn’t mean she should even be running again. It’s time the GOP elects new leadership! It’s time for fresh blood!
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INCREDIBLE turnout tonight on Long Island for our Get Out The Vote Rally with Florida Governor @RonDeSantisFL ! THOUSANDS strong showed up for our event on only one day’s notice. 10 days until New York elects a new Governor. It can’t happen soon enough!
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States shouldn’t be passing laws to allow ballot harvesting, but wherever states decide to do it anyways, Republicans need to start doing ballot harvesting better than Democrats and make those Democrats deeply regret legalizing ballot harvesting in the first place.
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I’ve been seriously considering your requests to run for RNC Chair. I will announce my decision at 8am EST on December 7th, waiting until Wednesday to keep the focus on the Georgia runoff. If you live in Georgia, please vote for @HerschelWalker !
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Lee Zeldin
2 years
Thank you to everyone who reached out following tonight’s attack in Fairport. Someone tried to stab me on stage during this evening’s rally, but fortunately, I was able to grab his wrist and stop him for a few moments until others tackled him.
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TODAY is the day we FIRE Kathy Hochul, TAKE BACK our streets, END one-party rule, and SAVE Our State! It’s time to restore New York to glory  Get out and VOTE VOTE VOTE. 💪
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It’s time for Ronna McDaniel to step aside as Chair of the Republican National Committee. The GOP needs to move forward with new leadership.
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I have always condemned political violence of any kind, and Kathy Hochul must do the same. Her continued silence on her supporter choking out a woman simply exercising her First Amendment rights makes her complicit in this attack.
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Give @mirandadevine a Pulitzer for her outstanding reporting of the Hunter Biden laptop story! She was attacked, slandered, and censored. Twitter made sure of it. Miranda Devine was just doing her job…exceptionally.
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I will FIRE Alvin Bragg immediately upon taking office as New York’s next Governor in January!
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Congress is voting this week on a $1.7 trillion appropriations bill that is over 4,100 pages long. I will be voting NO!
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New Yorkers stepped up big time to FIRE Nancy Pelosi last Tuesday. Look at all of that beautiful red terrain heading down to Congress to be part of the 2023-2024 House Republican majority! 🇺🇸💪
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Now we know why Kathy Hochul didn’t want to debate. It’s clear she didn’t want to take any questions because she doesn’t have any answers. She just flat out refused to talk about the issues most important to New Yorkers - crime, corruption, and our cost of living.
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On Day ONE as Governor of New York next January, my first action will be to notify Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg that he’s being fired for refusing to do his job and enforce the law.
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The biggest threat @elonmusk appears to be presenting to the world is an unapologetic defense and promotion of free speech.
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2 years
We cannot live in a state where someone who commits a felony trying to stab me on stage at a campaign rally then gets immediately released. New York’s cashless bail law must be REPEALED!  Kathy Hochul refuses to get this job done. I will!
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An officer was just stabbed 15 times while on duty inside Rikers Island & is now in the hospital. We MUST repeal the HALT Act NOW & #backtheblue ! On Day 1, when I declare a Crime Emergency in NY, this dangerous law will be one of several pro-criminal laws that I'll suspend.
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As Governor, I will oppose mandating the COVID vaccine for grade school, college, employment or otherwise. Kathy Hochul needs to let the public immediately know exactly where she stands on this issue that is extremely important for so many New Yorkers.
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Wherever they propose ballot harvesting, totally oppose it. Wherever they pass ballot harvesting, do it so much better than them that they deeply regret ever passing it in the first place.
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Just left Borough Park. It’s clearer than ever we have all of the energy and momentum on our side, we have the issues on our side, and, in 9 Days, New Yorkers are ALL IN to FIRE Kathy Hochul, TAKE BACK our streets, and SAVE our State!
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First, the left lied that the contents of Hunter Biden’s laptop was about Russian disinformation. Now, the left is spinning the contents of the laptop as being about Hunter’s privates. The truth has always been about the Big Guy’s cut and their illegal international $$$ scheme.
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No matter what, NEVER stop fighting to reverse the attacks on freedom, safety, wallets, and our kids’ education. This is the greatest nation in the history of the world, but only if we are all always doing everything we can to save it with every ounce of our energy and effort.
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The power you are handed in government isn’t owned by you. It’s owned by the people who gave it to you. Never forget that public service is about serving the public. It’s not about being served by the public.
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Terrible news last night. An off-duty NYPD officer was shot in the head during a robbery in Brooklyn. He is a 26 year old father of two. Wishing him the very best as he fights for survival. 🙏
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Rep Gwen Moore traveled to DC to vote for Pelosi for Speaker 6 days after testing positive for coronavirus. “Rules for thee, but not for me." Businesses locked down, people out of work & told not to see loved ones, but none of that applies if you're helping Pelosi retain power.
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This is the dangerous reality of life in Kathy Hochul’s New York
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It was not an accident or a coincidence why a red wave crashed across New York in 2022, while also missing so much of the rest of the country.
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Yesterday, @BillClinton and @KathyHochul were laughing and joking about recent subway crimes. This tells you everything you need to know about how little they care about your life and safety. The countless victims of rampant crime do not think it's funny. We all deserve better.
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Republicans need to campaign much harder in the cities. It doesn’t matter how deeply blue the city is or how convinced people are you will get creamed there. Show up early and often, hit the issues hard, and generate the coverage that also reaches the neighboring suburbs as well.
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Under no circumstances, would I as Governor ever mandate the COVID vaccine on anyone of any age for any purpose. If you want to get it, then get it. If you don’t want to get it, then don’t get it. This is a personal decision and I respect medical freedom.
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The GOP needs to retool and transform in preparation for 2024: fundraising and expenditures, comms and messaging, data, ballot law work, voter reg, uniting, outreach, organizing and collaborating, field work, and more. It’s the only way to succeed with everything at stake.
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To TAKE BACK New York’s streets and subways, Kathy Hochul’s Gotta Go!
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This man is such a workhorse, registering new voters, going door to door, traveling the country, and working VERY long hours. The GOP needs to reach out to @ScottPresler immediately!
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@Brucekathy GOP leadership has never reached out to me.
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Losing is not an option! Keep pushing to the MAX. Work even harder now than ever before. Make sure everyone is in line for the polls by 9pm.
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2 years
🚨Just released our latest TV Ad: "Vote Like Your Life Depends on It”…because it does! RT to spread the word!
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Legislation should NEVER have to be passed to figure out what’s in it.
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Voting is a sacred right of US citizens. Today, a NY Supreme Court Judge correctly reaffirmed that right and put an end to NYC's new noncitizen voting law. No way should noncitizens be allowed to vote!
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Just left a FIRED UP, jam packed crowd at Sugar Loaf Performing Arts Center in Orange County! In 72 hours, with MAX effort between now and then, this race will be over, the vote results will be coming in, and a new Governor in New York will be announced. Let’s go Save Our State!
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It is time nationally for the Republican Party to retool, transform, win back the Presidency in 2024, expand our number of GOP-held seats in Congress, and elect the maximum number of down-ballot candidates across the country.
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Scoop: In a sign that he is inching closer toward running for chair of the RNC, Lee Zeldin is sending an email to committee members today that says he is “very seriously considering” a bid.
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Make sure you Get Out and VOTE! I just proudly voted to Save Our State. Polls close at 9:00PM.
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This is the reality of life in Kathy Hochul’s New York. Vote like your life depends on it, because it does.
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2 years
Incredible win tonight in Nassau County as Ari Brown becomes New York’s next State Assemblyman after crushing today’s Special Election. A massive Red Tsunami is inbound in 2022! 🇺🇸
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Lee Zeldin
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It’s a shame Schiff doesn't have to go under oath. He lied again in his opening. For example, he claimed POTUS demanded an investigation into Joe Biden in return for US $. This is false. If Schiff was bound to tell the truth, this sham would’ve been over before it started.
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Friday “Lee Zeldin For Governor” Vibes! 🤩 Let’s do this! 4 Days to Go! 💪
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On Day ONE as New York’s next Governor, I will use the authority vested in me as detailed in the New York State constitution to FIRE Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg for his refusal to enforce the law.
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The Republican Party needs to immediately get far more engaged in every city, including the bluest in the nation. We need to significantly generate earned media, and substantively talk with voters about our ideas to make families safer, kids’ schooling better, and wallets fuller.
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Term limits are a must! Our founding father’s intent was to bring your ideas and energy to the elected office, try to make a positive difference, and then move on.
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Just left another massive, FIRED UP crowd at our rally tonight in Franklin Square! We had more people outside in our overflow area than Hochul gets to attend at all on her best day. The enthusiasm gap between our two campaigns is getting wider by the day. Let’s get this done!💪
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2 years
On Day 1 as Governor of New York next January, I will fire Alvin Bragg as Manhattan DA for his refusal to enforce the law, end all COVID mandates, introduce legislation to repeal cashless bail, and take executive action banning CRT and all other divisive curriculums in schools.
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There must always be just one possible way to enter the USA: LEGALLY! End catch and release Enforce the Remain in Mexico policy Finish the border wall Support our Customs and Border Patrol Stop incentivizing and rewarding illegal entry
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New York leads the entire nation in population loss. Here’s why!
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The @nypost totally gets it! In 11 Days, we have an incredible opportunity to Save Our State! VOTE VOTE VOTE
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On Day 1 as Governor, I will fire Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg for his refusal to enforce the law.
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Congratulations @KathyHochul on her election to a full term. This once in a generation campaign was a very close margin in the bluest of states. If not for the dedicated, hard work of grassroots volunteers & supporters this incredibly close race wouldn’t have been possible.
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What we are witnessing in Chicago, Portland, Seattle and NYC right now is a warning shot of what one party Democrat rule would look like throughout our great country with the radical left in charge.
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Give me the choice between winning the substantive debates or just canceling out the opposing views, I’ll take the debate every time.
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Kathy Hochul's response to me tonight when I spoke about how we need to lock up criminals: "I don’t know why that's so important to you"? NYers are getting beaten, slashed, stabbed, and pushed in front of subway cars every day, yet @KathyHochul still can't address crime in NY.
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Just 17 Days Are Left Until Victory. FULL SPEED AHEAD! We have to work harder than ever. We got into this race over 18 months ago and this final stretch will be far more important than everything in the past combined.
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Show up in EVERY COMMUNITY, speak directly with people of EVERY BACKGROUND, and passionately promote safety, freedom, education, and economic opportunity for EVERY AMERICAN.
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His words as he tried to stab me a few hours ago were “you’re done”, but several attendees, including @EspositoforNY , quickly jumped into action & tackled the guy. Law enforcement was on the scene within minutes. The attacker will likely be instantly released under NY’s laws.
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🚨🚨🚨BREAKING: I'm running for Governor of NY in 2022. To save NY, #CuomosGottaGo ! I'll bring the kind of relentless, fighting spirit towards helping to save our state that Cuomo reserves for multi-million dollar self-congratulatory book deals, cover-ups, abuse & self-dealing.
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SPOTTED in Times Square!
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3 children will now grow up without a mother, because @KathyHochul refuses to overhaul cashless bail. She refuses to step up with leadership, boldness, and fight to truly take back our streets.
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The grassroots of the GOP is done with the status quo. They demand change and they deserve to get it!
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The author of this debunked 2016 Hillary Clinton lie is currently sitting inside of the White House as President Biden’s National Security Advisor.
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Computer scientists have apparently uncovered a covert server linking the Trump Organization to a Russian-based bank.
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Our campaign is made up of a winning coalition of Republicans, Democrats, and Independents. Yesterday, it was great to be joined on the campaign trail by Army veteran and former Democrat Congresswoman and Presidential Candidate @TulsiGabbard !
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No statues will be desecrated, no U.S. flags will be burned, and no federal buildings will be vandalized.
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Outside the White House this moment
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To SAVE New York, we need a SAFE New York.
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Vote like your life depends on it, because it does!
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A Vote for Hochul is a Vote for Crime!
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Require Voter ID in ALL 50 States!
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A judge just ruled that NYPD officers can’t be fired for refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine and ordered those fired officers to be reinstated. A big victory! All COVID vaccine mandates in New York need to go. Everyone fired should be offered their jobs back with backpay.
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As New York’s next Governor, my FIRST action on Day ONE will be telling Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg he’s being fired. New York doesn’t have recall elections, but the Governor does have the constitutional authority and duty to remove a DA who refuses to enforce the law.
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From the Zeldin Family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving!🦃
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To all of our amazing campaign volunteers, You poured your heart and soul into this race and were ALL IN. Your impact is far bigger than you may even realize. THANK YOU…for EVERYTHING. Already looking forward to our next journey together!
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New Hampshire is FIRED UP and READY to put President Trump back in the White House. We have a country to save!
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4 years
Great news for terrorists worldwide. The @JoeBiden platform just released doesn’t say a word about them. It’s not mentioned ONCE.
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2 years
Tuesday, Keaira Hudson’s husband was arrested & charged with many new domestic violence charges after attacking her. He was instantly released on cashless bail. Yesterday, he shot & killed Keira in front of her 3 kids. She had on a bulletproof vest.
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Not a single day should ever pass that we don’t feel totally blessed and grateful to be able to live our lives in the greatest nation in the history of the world.
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The status quo of the House of Representatives needed to be changed, not just challenged. The reforms the House GOP will now be implementing will make Congress and our nation stronger. The last few days have been a messy process, but the light at the end is beautiful.
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TOMORROW we make history.  TOMORROW we save our state.  ALL IN! 💪 Losing is not an option!!
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2 years
🚨 NY’s Court of Appeals just tossed the hyper-partisan, gerrymandered Congressional and State Senate maps for the state. This is excellent news for the people of New York and yet another big time defeat for Kathy Hochul and her Dem allies.
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2 years
On Tuesday, November 8th, we will FIRE Kathy Hochul and Save Our State! A new independent poll released yesterday by The Trafalgar Group and Insider Advantage now has the NY Governor's race at just a 4 point difference. You all know the stakes. LOSING IS NOT AN OPTION!
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Lee Zeldin trails Gov. Kathy Hochul by just 4 points, new poll finds
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New York went nearly 18 points to the right from 2020 to 2022. The GOP vote shot up in ALL of the state’s 62 counties. It’s important to stay on your message and campaign on your terms. Go everywhere, always be on offense, and never ever rest.
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The violence & threats of violence against political opposition is out of control. As for this video of unhinged Dems in front of Mitch McConnell's house calling for his murder, Twitter allowed MassacreMitch to trend, but suspended McConnell's account, bc he shared this 👇🤔
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Kathy Hochul is totally wrong wanting to mandate the COVID vaccine for children to attend school in New York. RT if you agree!
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2 years
Kathy Hochul has now been warned that NYers are coming for her job at the ballot box this November. We will secure our streets. We will make NY more affordable again. We will fight for our kids & our schools. We will fight to preserve freedom. We are ALL IN!
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On Day 1 as Governor, I will sign an Executive Order declaring a Crime Emergency in NY, & will immediately suspend the state's cashless bail law, discovery law changes, HALT Act, Less is More, & Raise the Age. It's time law-abiding NYers take back our streets & save our state!
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