I have been waiting for this……
Common sense has dropped in on Suozzi who gave up the House seat to run for Governor in New York but got nowhere….
Heck?
The way they feel about George Santos on Long Island and in his district?
Even Repulicans might vote heavy for Suozzi, who beat Santos in 2020…
Expect Democrats to spend heavily for this US House seat next year…
Suozzi has spoken with officials including House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., and New York Democratic Committee Chair Jay Jacobs about the prospect of launching a 2024 campaign for a district he represented for almost five years, according to those familiar with the conversations.
“He certainly is giving it consideration. I don’t think he’s made his mind up by any means,” Jacobs, who is also the chairman of the Nassau County Democratic Committee, told CNBC when asked about his discussions with Suozzi. The congressional seat is largely located in Nassau County.
A Suozzi advisor told CNBC that “Tom has been approached by Hakeem, Jay and many others in D.C.”
“He is open to it, but nothing is going to happen unless Santos leaves office and there is a special election, or possibly 2024,” the advisor said. If Santos stepped down — which he has insisted he will not do — it could trigger a special election before next year’s general election.
Suozzi in recent months has started meeting with wealthy donors in New York, including those in the influential real estate industry, other sources noted….
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Suozzi defeated Santos during his last run for Congress in 2020. He has name recognition and is a prolific fundraiser, which could make him a frontrunner in a Democratic primary for Santos’ seat. Democratic businessman Robert Zimmerman, who lost to Santos in 2022, has not ruled out running again for the seat….
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