Blakeman Predicts Democratic Defections After 3 Socialist Primary Wins in New York
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Updated · Fox News · Jun 25
Blakeman Predicts Democratic Defections After 3 Socialist Primary Wins in New York
2 articles · Updated · Fox News · Jun 25
Summary
Bruce Blakeman said three socialist-backed primary victories in New York show Democrats have "lost control" of their party and will push traditional Democrats toward Republicans.
The Nassau County executive, running against Gov. Kathy Hochul, argued the party's leftward shift on taxes, public safety and government-run programs is alienating moderate, suburban and working-class voters.
Blakeman cast Zohran Mamdani's rise as proof socialists are gaining power, attacking proposals such as government-run grocery stores as unrealistic and harmful to small businesses.
He also tied Hochul to that progressive wing, saying she has failed to resist it, while framing affordability, lower taxes and public safety as the GOP's opening in deep-blue New York.
Trump has already endorsed Blakeman, giving his campaign a boost as Republicans try to turn socialist gains inside the Democratic coalition into a broader statewide argument.