I mean the guy proved he CAN get votes in Republican area’s….
He’s NOW a National Political figure….
And he’s got political chops….
And while political analysts warn against extrapolating too much from a special election victory defined by unusual circumstances — including a snowstorm that might have impacted turnout — Suozzi’s win could also offer lessons for Democrats running in competitive districts as the party grapples with President Biden’s unpopularity.
“Special elections are not 100 percent predictive, but they are always instructive,” said former Rep. Steve Israel (D-N.Y.), who previously represented Santos’s district and was a chair for the House Democrats’ campaign arm.
“What we learned from the [New York race] is that suburban battleground districts remain up for grabs in the presidential election and that when you have a candidate like Tom Suozzi who doesn’t try and run away from tough issues but leans into them, you can win,” he added.
Democrats entered Tuesday’s special election in need of a win….
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“Tom Suozzi talked about issues, fixing challenges [and] solving problems,” Jeffries said. “And there certainly are lessons to be learned in that regard for other candidates.” ….
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Democrats said Suozzi’s approach should provide a roadmap for how members of the party can handle the thorny issue of immigration.
“Yesterday was a great victory and a sign that the best defense is a strong offense,” Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-N.Y.) told reporters on Wednesday.
He argued that Suozzi’s win demonstrates that Democrats’ ability to clearly articulate their position on immigration is key to their success….
image…..The Guardian