Rep. Hakeem Jeffries introduced that he's endorsing Gov. Kathy Hochul within the 2022 gubernatorial race.
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Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, a high Democrat within the Home, backed Gov. Kathy Hochul’s gubernatorial bid Sunday, including to her lengthy record of endorsements from New York lawmakers.
Jeffries — a front-runner to substitute Home Speaker Nancy Pelosi when she leaves Congress — stated Hochul had “hit the bottom operating” since changing disgraced ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo in August.
“Governor Hochul has confirmed herself to be a tireless advocate for all New Yorkers and is devoted to addressing the wants of working households,” he stated in a press launch. “From creating good-paying jobs to holding our communities protected and getting our faculties again on observe, Governor Hochul has hit the bottom operating to construct a New York that leaves nobody behind.”
“She is the best alternative for governor and I’m proud to endorse her for a full time period,” added Jeffries, who represents swaths of Brooklyn and Queens.
Hochul — who revealed shortly earlier than taking workplace she would search a full time period because the state’s chief govt — welcomed Jeffries’ help forward of the June Democratic main.
“I'm honored to be endorsed by Congressman Hakeem Jeffries whose management in Congress has benefited households throughout New York and the nation,” she stated in a ready assertion.
“Hakeem has a confirmed observe document of getting issues accomplished and championing insurance policies that make his district a greater place to dwell, work and lift a household,” the governor added. “I'm grateful to have Congressman Jeffries’ help and sit up for constructing on our progress to ship outcomes for New Yorkers.”
A number of different Democratic members of New York Metropolis’s congressional delegation have backed Hochul as Cuomo has each publicly and privately indicated he's contemplating launching a longshot try to oust her.
On Thursday, Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-Bronx) endorsed the sitting governor, touting her “confirmed document combating for New Yorkers,” a day after Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-Higher Manhattan) did so whereas praising her “work ethic, willpower, and a dedication.”
Rep. Gregory Meeks, the Queens Democratic Get together boss, and Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-Higher West Aspect) have additionally not too long ago backed Hochul.
Within the Democratic main, Hochul presently faces a subject that features Public Advocate Jumaane Williams to her left and Rep. Tom Suozzi of Lengthy Island to her proper.
Hochul has a cushty lead in most polls, although a latest Emerson Faculty survey exhibits the scandal-scarred Cuomo would path his former operating mate by simply 4 factors ought to he enter the Democratic main race.
In November’s basic election, Hochul will probably face Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-Lengthy Island), who in June will compete towards a crop of Republican main candidates that features Andrew Giuliani, former Mayor Rudy Giuliani’s son, and GOP businessman and former state comptroller candidate Harry Wilson.
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