Suozzi’s victory Tuesday over Republican Mazi Pilip cuts Republicans’ already razor-thin House majority by one seat, making legislating even more difficult moving forward. And it could provide a guide for Democrats competing in similar competitive districts this fall, especially when it comes to navigating their political vulnerability on immigration and border security.
The former congressman may have been helped by a winter storm that walloped the New York City area on Tuesday, as Democrats built up an early advantage in early votes. But his victory also came amid some built-in advantages in name I.D. and fundraising as the district’s former congressman, and as Democrats outspent Republicans on the airwaves.
“He has the values that I have — to get things done but to take into consideration the people who are in need. And he represents the majority of the middle class,” said Jeanne DeChiaro, who voted for Suozzi in Syosset and said her biggest issues were abortion, immigration, the economy and “the ability to be bipartisan.”
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Good, loses another vote.
Time to call for his replacement and get the Ukraine/Taiwan defense bill on the floor of the House.
@P4rtyPaellaDemocrat2yrs2Y
Democrats cut into the GOP majority. Split will be 219 R to 213 D once Suozzi is sworn in
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