Stefanik exits New York governor race and Congress
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GTN
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WTF!
Gotta wonder what is being held over her head. Money? Previous bad behavior?
So after all this time and publicity on how she was going to fight heil hochul for the governorship Elise just up and quits. Now we're stuck with Blakeman (who the fuck is Blakeman???). Another no-name Republican who hasn't even said a single word in public.
Might as well not even bother voting next year. It's all a game, and We The People are not meant to win. New York will remain painfully stuck under a one-party tyrannical regime.
So after all this time and publicity on how she was going to fight heil hochul for the governorship Elise just up and quits. Now we're stuck with Blakeman (who the fuck is Blakeman???). Another no-name Republican who hasn't even said a single word in public.
Might as well not even bother voting next year. It's all a game, and We The People are not meant to win. New York will remain painfully stuck under a one-party tyrannical regime.
GTN
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Or a pay out
What the Fuck indeed.
I just don't know...the Republican Party of New York sucks, and I am sick of backing candidates that abjectly FAIL to "bring it" and don't give me that "I want to spend more time with my Family bullshit, because it's just that; BULLSHIT!
Saltwater60
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She dropped out because she knew she wasn’t going to win and it was like lighting cash on fire. Mandami just won overwhelmingly in NYC where 45% of our population is. Take into account the other large cities and there’s no way she will win. Sorry I’m just being real.
Saltwater60
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The Republican Party sucks in NYS for sure. My town just went full democrat on a completely lie and off of a mayor that has done more than any other mayor I’ve ever seen. There was zero social media posts or anything about the increased revenue from these projects, the huge grant money he brought in, the increased amount of investments or anything else. No one knew what the guy did because they suck and do not support republicans in NYS.
We have two democrats that are horrible people. We have one that has verbally assaulted numerous residents yelling, screaming, swearing and losing his temper. No mention of that. We have another one that lost his job at the NYPD for cause and no word of that. I saw not a single thing to help any Republican candidate in my town.
While spending precious time with my family this Christmas season, I have made the decision to suspend my campaign for Governor and will not seek re-election to Congress. I did not come to this decision lightly for our family.
I am truly humbled and grateful for the historic and overwhelming support from Republicans, Conservatives, Independents, and Democrats all across the state for our campaign to Save New York.
However, as we have seen in past elections, while we would have overwhelmingly won this primary, it is not an effective use of our time or your generous resources to spend the first half of next year in an unnecessary and protracted Republican primary, especially in a challenging state like New York. And while many know me as Congresswoman, my most important title is Mom. I believe that being a parent is life's greatest gift and greatest responsibility.
I have thought deeply about this and I know that as a mother, I will feel profound regret if I don't further focus on my young son's safety, growth, and happiness - particularly at his tender age. I am incredibly grateful to the people of New York's 21st District for entrusting me to represent you in the United States Congress.
Thank you to my dedicated staff over the past decade. I am proud of the significant results that we successfully delivered for the hardworking families in our district and across America. It has been a tremendous professional honor to serve as your Congresswoman over the past eleven years. Thank you for your support and encouragement as my family and I look forward to the next meaningful personal and professional chapter.
God Bless and Merry Christmas
I am truly humbled and grateful for the historic and overwhelming support from Republicans, Conservatives, Independents, and Democrats all across the state for our campaign to Save New York.
However, as we have seen in past elections, while we would have overwhelmingly won this primary, it is not an effective use of our time or your generous resources to spend the first half of next year in an unnecessary and protracted Republican primary, especially in a challenging state like New York. And while many know me as Congresswoman, my most important title is Mom. I believe that being a parent is life's greatest gift and greatest responsibility.
I have thought deeply about this and I know that as a mother, I will feel profound regret if I don't further focus on my young son's safety, growth, and happiness - particularly at his tender age. I am incredibly grateful to the people of New York's 21st District for entrusting me to represent you in the United States Congress.
Thank you to my dedicated staff over the past decade. I am proud of the significant results that we successfully delivered for the hardworking families in our district and across America. It has been a tremendous professional honor to serve as your Congresswoman over the past eleven years. Thank you for your support and encouragement as my family and I look forward to the next meaningful personal and professional chapter.
God Bless and Merry Christmas
Bigfoot
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< sigh >
Phazer
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I love a cheerful uplifting message during the holiday season. Thanks.
gunpoliticsny
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Good. Her campaign was laughably bad. Roughly 3/4 of the population lives south of Albany and 2/3 south of I-84. She made one appearance in Dutchess prior to officially announcing her campaign and one appearance in Rockland after. You cannot win by refusing to campaign where the voters actually live.
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Celt
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Thats what i was thinking.
tony
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It will be monkey business as usual in NY...
RedBreast21
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Mandami effect I would imagine. NY is lost. Its has the "not in my backyard progressive mindset" from the wealthy and is one the the most corruption riddled states in the nation. NY get relief once it completely collapses. 
Vicarious
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Rumors are flying that she was receiving a LOT of hate and threats and decided the risk wasn't worth it.
Saltwater60
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Not from the ever tolerant left? I can’t believe this. I think she was likely receiving threats as you say but Hochul was polling so much better than her she hasn’t a chance in hell of winning. She knows that and mentioned that in the speech. It’s not worth her time, effort, and our money.
Bustedknees
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something stinks. Long Island strikes again..
TEOTWAWKI inc.
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Seems like a lot of politicians have quit politics in the last couple years. (Brief pause for research)
Yup - from ChatGPT
As of late 2025, trackers reported over 50 members of Congress who won’t return to their seats after the next elections — including about 10 senators and 44 House members — due to retirements, running for other offices, or resignations.
Yup - from ChatGPT
As of late 2025, trackers reported over 50 members of Congress who won’t return to their seats after the next elections — including about 10 senators and 44 House members — due to retirements, running for other offices, or resignations.
I really did not have too much faith in Stefanik anyways. She would have been an all talk no action just like the GOP Congress is in DC, which would have been extremely frustrating. Not much hope for NY when our side does not show up to vote. IT IS PATHETIC HOW LAZY OUR SIDE IS IN ELECTIONS! I am a republican Committeeman and that is my biggest beef! If we show up 80% WE WIN ALL ELECTIONS!
There we go! ARG!!!!!
ask GTP if that is normal. I believe if is mostly.,
Steal2B
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Blakeman is left of center and has a record of trampling 2A rights in Nassau County. I don't see him either turning out conservative voters or stealing votes from blue democrat God forsaken hell holes.
Steal2B
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What's Pierre Rinfret doing?
Trump may have had a hand in this?
www.zerohedge.com
After Trump Withholds Endorsement, Stefanik Suddenly Bails On NY Gov Bid And Congress Too | ZeroHedge
ZeroHedge - On a long enough timeline, the survival rate for everyone drops to zero
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Old Jalopy
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That bullshit about our side doesn't vote is a huge crock, man! It's a tired, old lie! We vote! The problem is, we're outnumbered at least 8 to 1 by the big cities like downstate, CNY and WNY. Go get a new ecord because that one's been broke for decades.
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