Newsday
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- Hochul says Stefanik would've been tougher GOP opponent than Blakeman in surprising swipe at rival
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul suggested Rep. Elise Stefanik would have been a tougher Republican opponent than gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman, prompting Blakeman to compare Hochul to Disney villain Cruella de Vil and criticize her record. Stefanik, who was a GOP front-runner before withdrawing, had support from party leaders, and Trump endorsed Blakeman after her exit.
- Hochul says Stefanik would've been tougher GOP opponent than Blakeman in surprising swipe at rival
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul stated that Rep. Elise Stefanik would have been a tougher Republican opponent than Bruce Blakeman in the gubernatorial race, while Blakeman criticized Hochul's record and compared her to Disney's Cruella de Vil. Stefanik had previously considered running for governor but withdrew, and former President Trump endorsed Blakeman after her exit. Hochul maintains a fundraising advantage over Blakeman.
- Trump pardons former Abramoff partner, 9 people convicted of violating vehicle emissions controls
President Donald Trump pardoned 11 individuals, including a former business partner of Jack Abramoff and nine people convicted of violating vehicle emissions controls. The pardons are part of Trump's second term actions, which include an EPA memo allowing Americans to fix their vehicles as they see fit.