Presumptive GOP gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin headlines local Republican fundraiser
GOP gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin (left) poses with Sherburne Mayor William Acee and Congresswoman Claudia Tenney at a Republican fundraiser held Saturday at the Mountain Top golf course in Sherburne. (Photo by Shawn Magrath)
SHERBURNE - Chenango County Republicans threw their support behind gubernatorial candidate Congressman Lee Zeldin during a fundraising event held at Sherburne’s Mountain Top golf course Saturday.
Zeldin, who was elected to represent New York’s 1st Congressional District on Long Island in 2015, has gained traction among GOP and Conservative Party voters as the presumptive nominee to run against incumbent Gov. Andrew Cuomo in 2022.
This election, he said, will prove if New York can establish “political balance” in Washington.
“It’s one of those elections that will prove if the pendulum swings,” he said. “Right now, it’s one party Democratic rule, for the first time in my lifetime, going into a midterm at every level of government - D.C., Albany, and New York City.”
Zeldin says it’s that one-party rule that’s actually giving his campaign an advantage, arguing that elections historically favor the opposing political party in the White House.
Since his announcement to run in April, the Zeldin campaign has raised more than $4 million from GOP donors in all 62 New York counties, 94 percent of which have been contributions of $250 or less. He’s also received backing from the Republican and Conservative parties, running on a platform to lower the state’s cost of living, bolster public safety and support for law enforcement, and improve the quality of education.
“There are a lot of overlapping reasons why people are leaving New York right now,” he said. “It’s unsustainable for us to keep going the trajectory we’re on right now. And I believe it’s going to be important for New Yorkers to work together instead of pitting region against region, party against party. We need to unite the state.”
In spite of current challenges faced by incumbent Gov. Cuomo, including some calls for his resignation from members of his own party, Zeldin said his campaign’s moving ahead with the assumption that Cuomo will be his political rival come next November. Cuomo’s presently facing multiple allegations and investigations for his handling of COVID-19 deaths in New York nursing homes, as well as accusations of sexual harassment and misconduct.
“The opponent hasn’t been this weak, this vulnerable, this beatable in several cycles,” Zeldin said. “Cuomo hasn’t ever run against a campaign like us with timing like this, and with as many New Yorkers knowing him for who he is - someone who wants to rule by fear, bullying, harassment, intimidation, abuse, investigations now by multiple levels of government, and a lot of serious allegations that have infuriated New Yorkers.”
Saturday’s event was attended by several Republicans hitting the campaign trail, including 52nd District State Senate hopeful Rich David, who currently serves as mayor for the City of Binghamton. If elected, David will take the seat of Republican incumbent Fred Akshar who announced in June that he will not seek re-election in favor of running for Broome County Sheriff.
David has been at the helm of the Binghamton legislative council for seven years but will not seek re-election in the city due to term limits.
“I’m very concerned about the direction the state is going, particularly with the one-party rule that has gripped Albany,” said David. “I think that our state and region need individuals who will fight for lower taxes, who will stand up for farmers and small businesses, who will focus on rebuilding our state and making it more attractive for people who want to stay, return, and invest, not continue to flee.”
Being a Republican mayor in a largely Democratic city, David says he aims to bring his ability of reaching across party lines to Albany.
“If we truly want to build back New York State, our state is a collection of cities, towns and villages, large and small,” he added. “We need to improve the economies of our municipalities to have significant growth in the state.”
Several other Republican candidates also attended Saturday’s fundraiser. Brian Wessels, who’s running for Chenango County Clerk, and Madison County Judge Patrick O’Sullivan, who’s vying for a seat on the State Supreme Court’s Sixth Judicial District, encompassing Broome, Chemung, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Madison, Otsego, Schyler, Tioga, and Tompkins counties.
“There’s an undertone of enthusiasm among Republicans,” said Chenango Republican County Committee Chairman Robert Brooks, adding his optimism for the GOP for this election cycle. “People have finally woken up to what’s going on statewide with our governor. This is our year to change some minds.”
Zeldin, who was elected to represent New York’s 1st Congressional District on Long Island in 2015, has gained traction among GOP and Conservative Party voters as the presumptive nominee to run against incumbent Gov. Andrew Cuomo in 2022.
This election, he said, will prove if New York can establish “political balance” in Washington.
“It’s one of those elections that will prove if the pendulum swings,” he said. “Right now, it’s one party Democratic rule, for the first time in my lifetime, going into a midterm at every level of government - D.C., Albany, and New York City.”
Zeldin says it’s that one-party rule that’s actually giving his campaign an advantage, arguing that elections historically favor the opposing political party in the White House.
Since his announcement to run in April, the Zeldin campaign has raised more than $4 million from GOP donors in all 62 New York counties, 94 percent of which have been contributions of $250 or less. He’s also received backing from the Republican and Conservative parties, running on a platform to lower the state’s cost of living, bolster public safety and support for law enforcement, and improve the quality of education.
“There are a lot of overlapping reasons why people are leaving New York right now,” he said. “It’s unsustainable for us to keep going the trajectory we’re on right now. And I believe it’s going to be important for New Yorkers to work together instead of pitting region against region, party against party. We need to unite the state.”
In spite of current challenges faced by incumbent Gov. Cuomo, including some calls for his resignation from members of his own party, Zeldin said his campaign’s moving ahead with the assumption that Cuomo will be his political rival come next November. Cuomo’s presently facing multiple allegations and investigations for his handling of COVID-19 deaths in New York nursing homes, as well as accusations of sexual harassment and misconduct.
“The opponent hasn’t been this weak, this vulnerable, this beatable in several cycles,” Zeldin said. “Cuomo hasn’t ever run against a campaign like us with timing like this, and with as many New Yorkers knowing him for who he is - someone who wants to rule by fear, bullying, harassment, intimidation, abuse, investigations now by multiple levels of government, and a lot of serious allegations that have infuriated New Yorkers.”
Saturday’s event was attended by several Republicans hitting the campaign trail, including 52nd District State Senate hopeful Rich David, who currently serves as mayor for the City of Binghamton. If elected, David will take the seat of Republican incumbent Fred Akshar who announced in June that he will not seek re-election in favor of running for Broome County Sheriff.
David has been at the helm of the Binghamton legislative council for seven years but will not seek re-election in the city due to term limits.
“I’m very concerned about the direction the state is going, particularly with the one-party rule that has gripped Albany,” said David. “I think that our state and region need individuals who will fight for lower taxes, who will stand up for farmers and small businesses, who will focus on rebuilding our state and making it more attractive for people who want to stay, return, and invest, not continue to flee.”
Being a Republican mayor in a largely Democratic city, David says he aims to bring his ability of reaching across party lines to Albany.
“If we truly want to build back New York State, our state is a collection of cities, towns and villages, large and small,” he added. “We need to improve the economies of our municipalities to have significant growth in the state.”
Several other Republican candidates also attended Saturday’s fundraiser. Brian Wessels, who’s running for Chenango County Clerk, and Madison County Judge Patrick O’Sullivan, who’s vying for a seat on the State Supreme Court’s Sixth Judicial District, encompassing Broome, Chemung, Chenango, Cortland, Delaware, Madison, Otsego, Schyler, Tioga, and Tompkins counties.
“There’s an undertone of enthusiasm among Republicans,” said Chenango Republican County Committee Chairman Robert Brooks, adding his optimism for the GOP for this election cycle. “People have finally woken up to what’s going on statewide with our governor. This is our year to change some minds.”
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