Governor Kathy Hochul confidently dismissed the specter of a 2026 challenge from Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik, encouraging competition with her remark, "Bring it on." Hochul criticized the Republican Party's reputation in New York as severely damaged by Donald Trump. Despite Stefanik's claims of being in a strong position for a campaign with focus on pressing issues like taxes and crime, Hochul remains assertive about her leadership and the challenges any GOP contender would face due to party baggage. This confrontation reveals the stark partisan divide and Hochul's readiness for a potential electoral battle.
Hochul asserted that any GOP challenger, including Stefanik, would face significant hurdles due to the reputational damage done to the Republican Party by Trump.
Stefanik expressed confidence in her potential candidacy, emphasizing that the Republicans have a track record of winning across party lines, which Hochul lacks.
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