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Democratic Donor Backs Republican Challenger | US News
A major Democratic donor, Bonnie Englebardt Lautenberg, is now backing Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman — a stunning political pivot that’s sparking buzz across New York. Known for her decades of support for Democrats like Governor Kathy Hochul, Lautenberg personally endorsed Blakeman, calling him a longtime friend and “great guy.” This crossover support comes as Blakeman, Nassau County executive and challenger to Hochul, narrows the gap in polls to just ten points. His campaign, centered on tax cuts, crime reduction, and “Protect the New York Dream” policies, has gained…
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