Mr. Penny, who has been charged with killing Jordan Neely, has been called a “hero” and a good Samaritan by conservative political figures. Source: New York Times
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In Affluent Greenwich, It’s Republicans vs. ‘Trumplicans’
By Gotham Rex on November 6, 2022
The Connecticut suburb was once home to George Bush and has historically been a moderate conservative stronghold. But new hard-liners are on the attack, galvanized by the culture wars. Source: New York Times
Can Lee Zeldin Reinvent His Way to the NY Governor’s Mansion?
By Gotham Rex on November 2, 2022
Representative Lee Zeldin’s political career reflects decades of preparation, alliances with more powerful Republicans and a hard-right embrace of former President Donald J. Trump. Source: New York Times
Elise Stefanik Believes She Can Turn New York Into a Republican State
By Gotham Rex on October 28, 2022
Ms. Stefanik, who leads the House Republican Conference, represents a hard right turn from New York’s tradition of so-called Rockefeller Republicanism. Source: New York Times
Chris Jacobs Drops Re-Election Bid After Bucking His Party on Guns
By Gotham Rex on June 3, 2022
Representative Chris Jacobs, whose district includes Buffalo suburbs, abandoned his campaign after his support for a federal assault weapons ban caused a G.O.P. backlash. Source: New York Times
Invitation to DeSantis Creates Clash at a Jewish Museum
By Gotham Rex on May 13, 2022
The Florida governor, who signed the law that opponents call “Don’t Say Gay,” was to speak at a conservative event at the Museum of Jewish Heritage. Source: New York Times
How Bruce Blakeman Used a Mask Rebellion to Revive His Career
By Gotham Rex on February 10, 2022
Since a surprise win on Long Island, Bruce Blakeman has been on a seemingly single-minded mission to challenge and defy Gov. Kathy Hochul over mask mandates. Source: New York Times