Hochul Tells GOP Challenger to ‘Jump on a Bus’ to Florida ‘Where You Belong’
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) is taking aim at her Republican challenger, and other political rivals, by suggesting that they “belong” in Florida. During an event on Monday in support of Pat Ryan, the Democratic…
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) is taking aim at her Republican challenger, and other political rivals, by suggesting that they “belong” in Florida.
During an event on Monday in support of Pat Ryan, the Democratic candidate running in the special election for New York’s 19th Congressional district, Hochul said, “We are fighting for democracy. We’re fighting to bring government back to the people and out of the hands of dictators.”
“Trump and Zeldin and Molinaro – just jump on a bus and head down to Florida where you belong. OK?” she added.
Hochul referred to former President Donald Trump, New York Republican gubernatorial nominee Lee Zeldin, and Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro (R) — who is running against Ryan.
She got in another jab as she said, “You are not New Yorkers.”
Zeldin reacted to Hochul’s comments by tweeting, “What a psycho demand. I’m not going anywhere.”
“I’m a proud lifelong New Yorker who unlike you is willing to be a Governor for all New Yorkers,” he continued.
Zeldin added, “If someone disagrees with me, that doesn’t mean they aren’t a New Yorker must leave the state!”
Molinaro also fired back on Twitter, writing, “Really ? I’m not a New Yorker!? You sound exactly your predecessor.”