Joe's Pals
2024-03-09 07:55:27 UTC
Former GOP Rep. George Santos, who was expelled from the House last year
and is facing federal charges, announced Thursday night that hes running
for Congress again this time to challenge a Republican congressman in
New York.
Tonight, I want to announce that I will be returning to the arena of
politics and challenging Nick for the battle over #NY1, Santos wrote on
X, referring to GOP Rep. Nick LaLota. I look forward to debating him on
the issues and on his weak record as a Republican. The fight for our
majority is imperative for the survival of the country.
The former congressman, who had represented New Yorks 3rd District, made
his announcement during President Joe Bidens State of the Union address
Thursday during which he was spotted at the US Capitol.
Santos enters a battleground contest in New York thats among several
races in the state that could decide the House majority though hell
face steep odds for his comeback bid, even setting aside his personal
baggage, in challenging an incumbent in a June primary.
LaLota quickly hit back at Santos new bid Thursday night. To raise the
standard in Congress, and to hold a pathological liar who stole an
election accountable, I led the charge to expel George Santos. If
finishing the job requires beating him in a primary, count me in, LaLota
said.
LaLota had introduced a resolution to expel his fellow New York Republican
last fall, saying that he deserved to be in prison.
In his announcement for his new campaign, Santos called his former
colleague a RINO, or Republican in Name Only. New York hasnt had a real
conservative represent them since I left office arbitrarily, thanks to
RINO, empty suits like @nicklalota, he wrote on X.
A crowded field of Democrats has assembled to try to flip New Yorks 1st
District, which is rated Lean Republican by Inside Elections with Nathan
L. Gonzales.
John Avlon, a former CNN commentator, and Nancy Goroff, a professor
emeritus at Stony Brook University who lost a bid for the House in 2020,
are among the lead contenders on the Democratic side.
Bring it on, Avlon said in a statement Thursday night responding to
Santos new campaign.
The Santos for Congress campaign also filed organization paperwork with
the Federal Election Commission on Thursday night, stating his intention
to run in the 1st District. The campaigns new filing identified the
return of a treasurer who previously worked for Santos.
Santos is the sixth lawmaker ever to be expelled from the chamber. He has
separately pleaded not guilty to 23 federal charges, including allegations
of fraud related to Covid-19 unemployment benefits, misusing campaign
funds and lying about his personal finances on House disclosure reports.
This story has been updated with additional information.
https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/07/politics/george-santos-running-
again/index.html
and is facing federal charges, announced Thursday night that hes running
for Congress again this time to challenge a Republican congressman in
New York.
Tonight, I want to announce that I will be returning to the arena of
politics and challenging Nick for the battle over #NY1, Santos wrote on
X, referring to GOP Rep. Nick LaLota. I look forward to debating him on
the issues and on his weak record as a Republican. The fight for our
majority is imperative for the survival of the country.
The former congressman, who had represented New Yorks 3rd District, made
his announcement during President Joe Bidens State of the Union address
Thursday during which he was spotted at the US Capitol.
Santos enters a battleground contest in New York thats among several
races in the state that could decide the House majority though hell
face steep odds for his comeback bid, even setting aside his personal
baggage, in challenging an incumbent in a June primary.
LaLota quickly hit back at Santos new bid Thursday night. To raise the
standard in Congress, and to hold a pathological liar who stole an
election accountable, I led the charge to expel George Santos. If
finishing the job requires beating him in a primary, count me in, LaLota
said.
LaLota had introduced a resolution to expel his fellow New York Republican
last fall, saying that he deserved to be in prison.
In his announcement for his new campaign, Santos called his former
colleague a RINO, or Republican in Name Only. New York hasnt had a real
conservative represent them since I left office arbitrarily, thanks to
RINO, empty suits like @nicklalota, he wrote on X.
A crowded field of Democrats has assembled to try to flip New Yorks 1st
District, which is rated Lean Republican by Inside Elections with Nathan
L. Gonzales.
John Avlon, a former CNN commentator, and Nancy Goroff, a professor
emeritus at Stony Brook University who lost a bid for the House in 2020,
are among the lead contenders on the Democratic side.
Bring it on, Avlon said in a statement Thursday night responding to
Santos new campaign.
The Santos for Congress campaign also filed organization paperwork with
the Federal Election Commission on Thursday night, stating his intention
to run in the 1st District. The campaigns new filing identified the
return of a treasurer who previously worked for Santos.
Santos is the sixth lawmaker ever to be expelled from the chamber. He has
separately pleaded not guilty to 23 federal charges, including allegations
of fraud related to Covid-19 unemployment benefits, misusing campaign
funds and lying about his personal finances on House disclosure reports.
This story has been updated with additional information.
https://www.cnn.com/2024/03/07/politics/george-santos-running-
again/index.html