"According to a statement from the organization, its executive committee made the decision in response to what they described as a snub by the governor in not consulting with its members or informing them of her decision prior to the announcement. Additionally, Bichotte Hermelyn reportedly expressed during a meeting that former Speaker Adams, who represented Queens, was "bad for Brooklyn" during her tenure, a sentiment echoed by others."
"Other Brooklyn Democrats, however, expressed support for Hochul and former Speaker Adams, including state Sen. Andrew Gounardes, Attorney General Letitia James and Assemblymember Brian Cunningham, who had been in the running for the lieutenant governor ticket slot."
The Brooklyn Democratic Party, led by Assemblymember Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn, rescinded its endorsement of Governor Kathy Hochul after Hochul selected former City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams as running mate without consulting the party. The executive committee described the move as a response to a perceived snub for failing to inform or consult party members before the announcement. Bichotte Hermelyn and others said Adams, who represented Queens, was "bad for Brooklyn" during her tenure. The party did not endorse an alternative candidate. Several other Brooklyn Democrats publicly supported Hochul and Adams, including Andrew Gounardes, Letitia James, and Brian Cunningham.
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