Why the Race to Replace George Santos Is So Close

为什么取代乔治·桑托斯的竞争如此激烈

The Daily

2024-02-13

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Voters in New York are choosing the successor to George Santos, the disgraced Republican who was expelled from Congress in December. Nicholas Fandos, who covers New York politics and government for The Times, explains how the results of the race will hold important clues for both parties in November. Guest: Nicholas Fandos, a reporter covering New York politics and government for The New York Times.
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  • From the New York Times, I'm Sabrina Tavernisi, and this is the daily today voters in New York will choose the successor to George Santos, the disgraced Republican who was expelled from Congress in December.

  • Democrats would seem to have the advantage instead, it's a dead heat.

  • My colleague Nick Fandos explains why and tells me how the results of the race will hold important clues for both parties come November.

  • It's Tuesday, February 13.

  • So, Nick, you've been following the race for the seat formerly occupied by George Santos.

  • And, you know, setting aside Santos brief and kind of riveting congressional tenure, I'd like to start with the most basic question, which is, why does this race over this one house seat on Long island matter?

  • It's a great question.

  • Now I'd start by saying, let's not just so quickly race over George Santos.

  • This was a guy whose year long embarrassment put this district on the map, I think left a lot of voters there really exacerbated.

  • I mean, it is probably the reason why you and I are talking right now.

  • That's very true.

  • But we're also talking because this is a really special district.

  • We're talking about a slice of Queens and Long island that is racially diverse, ethnically diverse.

  • Got people of all kinds of socioeconomic statuses.