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Following the expulsion of controversial Queens/Long Island Congressman George Santos from the House of Representatives Friday morning, several Queens community leaders and some of Santos’ political rivals were quick to react to the news.
Local elected officials, as well as those who have run or intend to run for Santos’ seat representing New York’s Third Congressional District, issued statements in light of the news.
“This is a much-needed step in our journey to repair a broken system,” said Tom Suozzi, Santos’ predecessor who is now running for the Democratic nomination for the seat. “We must move beyond our petty, partisan, performative finger-pointing and address the real problems Americans face. Let’s fix this!”
Michael Sapraicone, who is running for the Republican nomination for Santos’ seat, called Santos “a crook and fraudster who has no business serving in Congress”
“His expulsion underscores the will of New York’s Third Congressional District residents who have lacked true representation on Capitol Hill,” Sapraicone said. “I look forward to restore an honest, hardworking Republican voice for my neighbors.”
Kellen Curry, who is also running for the Republican nomination for Santos’s seat, said Santos’ ouster “closes an ugly chapter in our country’s politics and opens an opportunity to get our district back on track.”
“America is in desperate need of leadership. Today marks the beginning of a renewed focus on the issues that matter, instead of the distraction of the last 11 months,” Curry said. “NY-3 constituents are calling for experienced, next generation leaders to serve in Congress who will fight to keep us safe, control spending and bring people together around a shared vision of getting America back on track. I’m humbled to step forward to be that leader.”
Fellow NY-03 Republican candidate Tom Ludwig said Santos’ expulsion is “the first…
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