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Fox News
13 hours ago
- Politics
- Fox News
Major Republican rumored for gubernatorial run, hits back against Dem: ‘Worst governor in America'
Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., a key Trump ally who is rumored to be planning a gubernatorial run in 2026, hit back hard against New York Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul, calling her the "worst governor in America" after the Democrat dinged her over Medicaid cuts. In a Friday post on social media, Hochul accused Stefanik of voting "to put five hospitals in her district on the chopping block, endangering her own constituents' lives, health, and jobs—all to serve Donald Trump." "I won't stand for it. I'm fighting like hell to save New Yorkers' health care," said Hochul. In response, Stefanik posted on X, "Hi @KathyHochul! Welcome to the fight." "You didn't get exposed enough during our last round when you testified and were totally exposed for your dangerous and failed sanctuary state policies ?? Let's do Medicaid now," she wrote. Stefanik slammed Hochul for giving Medicaid benefits to illegal immigrants, "putting New Yorkers most vulnerable LAST." "NY's Medicaid program is rampant with tens of billions of waste, fraud, and abuse under Kathy's watch," she wrote. "Kathy Hochul, the Worst Governor in America oversees the worst run Medicaid program in the country harming NYers. Medicaid is an incredibly important program that I have worked to strengthen for New Yorkers." The New York congresswoman then added, "Oh and Kathy, your numbers in rural NY are plummeting" and "I have been nationally recognized as the TOP advocate to deliver results for rural hospitals due to my work for hospitals in my district." In another post, Stefanik said, "Oh Kathy. I'm glad I set your schedule these days - from setting your Tweet schedule by forcing you to tweet on the Communist Mayor who just won in your Democrat Party in NYC. To you now scrambling to go to Saranac Lake because of news articles. When I have an announcement to make, believe me you'll know." This comes after Stefanik pressured Hochul to say whether she supported the new Democratic nominee for New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani, who has made controversial statements criticizing Israel and promoting Palestine and who identifies as a Democratic Socialist. Hochul has since said she plans to meet with Mamdani to discuss his ideas for the city but has not yet issued a full endorsement. Stefanik has said that as the leader of the New York Democratic Party, Hochul "fully embraced the antisemitic, Communist nominee," adding, "she owns this catastrophe." Earlier this month, Stefanik told a Republican crowd in Staten Island she was "strongly considering" entering the race for governor. She unveiled a new state political action committee, Save New York, which appears aimed at further cementing her status as a heavyweight in Empire State GOP politics.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Lindsey Graham Relays Netanyahu's Messages on Iran
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R., S.C.), a Trump ally and military hawk, spoke to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday morning and said the leader had two messages to pass along. Asked if he would support Israel pursuing regime change in Iran, Graham responded: "If I were Israel, I would have done it a long time ago."
Washington Post
02-06-2025
- General
- Washington Post
After Noem's CPAC speech, Nawrocki wins Polish presidency
Politics After Noem's CPAC speech, Nawrocki wins Polish presidency June 2, 2025 | 6:25 PM GMT Speaking in Poland on May 27, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stumped for conservative nationalist presidential candidate Karol Nawrocki. The right-wing candidate and Trump ally was declared the winner on June 2.
CBS News
10-05-2025
- Politics
- CBS News
Marjorie Taylor Greene says she won't run for Senate against Jon Ossoff
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene announced Friday she will not run in next year's Georgia Senate race, a closely watched contest as Republicans hope to eject Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff. "I'm not running," Greene, a Georgia Republican and staunch Trump ally, wrote in a post on X that excoriated Senate Republicans, saying she "won't fight for a team that refuses to win." Greene's decision came days after Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, who was widely seen as a top contender for the Senate seat, chose not to seek the Republican nomination Monday, leaving the primary field largely open. Georgia GOP Rep. Buddy Carter entered the Senate race Thursday, branding himself a "MAGA Warrior" and a close ally of President Trump's. The Georgia seat is important to both parties' Senate ambitions. Republicans are looking to oust Ossoff to expand their 53-47 majority in the chamber, while holding onto the seat could be crucial to Democrats' efforts to win control of the Senate. Recent elections in Georgia have been razor-thin, despite the state's history as a reliably conservative state. Ossoff won his seat by less than two points in a 2021 Senate runoff. And Democratic Sen. Raphael Warnock was reelected by under three points in 2022. First elected in 2020, Greene is one of the House Republican caucus' best-known — and most polarizing — members, known for her heated rhetoric, hard-right views and clashes with her party's leadership. She's also a prolific fundraiser, and a Trump loyalist: Mr. Trump said in 2023 he would "fight like hell" to elect Greene to the Senate if she chose to run. But Greene's polling numbers against Ossoff lagged behind Kemp's. One hypothetical Atlanta Journal-Constitution poll from last month showed Ossoff leading her 54%-37%. Kemp, meanwhile, led Ossoff 49%-46% — within the 3.1-point margin of error. Before making his public announcement, Kemp told Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina — chair of the National Republican Senatorial Committee — he would not run for Senate, noting concerns from his family, a source familiar with the matter told CBS News. However, Kemp is still considering his future in the party and may have higher aspirations, according to a senior GOP operative. contributed to this report.
