By Accusing Pregnancy Centers Of False Advertising, Pro-Abortion Politicians Prove They Can’t Handle The Truth
It should be easy to recognize that those seeking new 'deceptive advertising' laws are trying to protect Big Abortion profits.It should be easy to recognize that those seeking new 'deceptive advertising' laws are trying to protect Big Abortion profits.Democrat who has served 30 years in Congress blames 'sexist systems and misogyny' for landslide primary loss
Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.) is blaming sexism for her landslide primary election loss on Tuesday.
Maloney campaigned for New York's redrawn 12th Congressional District against fellow Democratic congressman Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.). Because New York lost one congressional seat after the 2020 census, sitting Democratic lawmakers were forced to make tough campaign decisions and, in some cases, to run against each other.
Maloney lost by 30 points. She has served in Congress since 1993.
What is Maloney saying?
Speaking to supporters in a concession speech, Maloney immediately turned to gender after listing her congressional accomplishments.
"I am proud to have followed in the footsteps and stand on the shoulders of the strong New York women who opened doors and took on the tough battles," Maloney said, citing Shirley Chisholm, Bella Abzug, and Geraldine Ferraro.
"These heroic women fought sexist systems and misogyny that continues today — as we know from my campaign," Maloney added, which the New York Post called "an obvious dig" at Nadler.
Maloney later said again, "I’m really sad that we no longer have a woman representing Manhattan in Congress."
Anything else?
While Nadler and Maloney showed respect for one another on election night, the Democratic lawmakers took potshots at one another in the closing days and weeks of their primary campaigns.
For example, Nadler boasted to reporters on Tuesday before his victory that his record is more progressive than Maloney's.
"I think Carolyn and I have worked on a lot of things together, but I think I have a more principled, progressive record," Nadler said after casting his ballot, the New York Post reported. "She voted for war in Iraq, I voted against it. She voted for the Patriot Act, I voted against it. She voted against the Iran deal, I voted for the Iran deal."
On the other hand, Maloney appeared to question Nadler's mental faculties over the weekend, targeting a recent debate gaffe of his.
"I think that you should read the editorial in the NY Post today. They call him senile," Maloney told reporters. "They cite his performance at the debate, where he couldn’t even remember who he impeached. He said he impeached [former President George W.] Bush."
Rep. Jerry Nadler beats Rep. Carolyn Maloney in New York Democratic primary
Rep. Jerry Nadler decisively defeated Rep. Carolyn Maloney in a New York Democratic primary that the two long-serving liberal lawmakers had been battling to win.
The two legislators ended up running against each other due to redistricting.
"Well New York…we did it! I'm so deeply grateful for your continued support and trust—I promise to keep on fighting for New Yorkers in Congress. Onwards!" Nadler tweeted on Tuesday night.
\u201cWell New York\u2026we did it!\n\nI\u2019m so deeply grateful for your continued support and trust\u2014I promise to keep on fighting for New Yorkers in Congress. Onwards!\u201d— Jerry Nadler (@Jerry Nadler) 1661308167
Republican Michael Zumbluskas will be competing against Nadler during the general election later this year.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York had endorsed Nadler earlier this month.
"New York has a lot of outstanding leaders but few of them lead with the courage, conviction, and brilliant legislative effectiveness of my friend, Jerry Nadler. Having worked alongside Jerry for years, I've watched as time after time, Jerry —a critical partner of mine in the House — was right on the issues years before so many others," Schumer said in a statement.
\u201c\u201cAs Judiciary Chair, Jerry has waged the fight to protect our democracy from Trump\u2019s abuses, worked to defend voting rights and restore abortion access,\u201d @chuckschumer says in endorsing @JerryNadler\u201d— Emily Ngo (@Emily Ngo) 1660590561
The New York Times reported that Schumer spokesperson Angelo Roefaro noted that the senator had "deep respect for Carolyn Maloney's significant accomplishments in Congress."
Maloney's loss means that the congresswoman will depart from Congress at the end of her current term after having served 30 years in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Maloney has been openly supportive of Drag Queen Story Hour, which involves cross dressers reading books to children.
"I had the honor of assisting with a Drag Queen Story Hour in New York in April," Maloney tweeted in June. In April, the congresswoman declared in a tweet that because of the New York Public Library "and programs like Draq Queen story hour, NYC's next generation are getting a well rounded education about LGBTQ+ issues and gender identity."
\u201cAcross the country, books are being banned, which are depriving our nation\u2019s youth. \n\nBut thanks to @NYPL and programs like Draq Queen story hour, NYC\u2019s next generation are getting a well rounded education about LGBTQ+ issues and gender identity. \n\n@YuhuaHamasaki\u201d— Carolyn B. Maloney (@Carolyn B. Maloney) 1649709775
Trump expertly trolls New York Democrats with resounding 'endorsements' — and their opponents quickly take the bait
Former President Donald Trump trolled New York Democrats on Wednesday by issuing "endorsements" of their congressional campaigns.
What did Trump say?
First, Trump issued a resounding "endorsement" of Daniel Goldman, a former federal prosecutor who is campaigning as a Democrat for New York's 10th Congressional District.
Interestingly, Goldman was lead majority counsel during both impeachment proceedings against Trump.
"It is my great honor to Strongly Endorse him," Trump said. "I do this not because of the fact that he headed up the Impeachment Committee and lost, but because he was honorable, fair, and highly intelligent. While it was my honor to beat him, and beat him badly, Dan Goldman has a wonderful future ahead."
Trump added that Goldman will be "very compassionate and compromising to those within the Republican Party."
Then Trump "endorsed" Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.), who is campaigning against Rep. Jerry Nadler (D) for New York's redrawn 12th Congressional District.
"A vote for Carolyn Maloney in NY-12 is a vote for the future! She is a kind and wonderful person, who has always said terrific things about me, and will support me no matter what I do, just as I supported her very early on," Trump said. "She begged for a check with no quid pro quo, and I gave it to her. In fact, I gave her many."
The former president mocked Nadler for being "high energy, sharp, quick-witted, and bright."
"You can’t go wrong with either," Trump added, referring to Maloney and Nadler, "but Carolyn Maloney is the better man."
What was the response?
Goldman quickly responded to Trump's endorsement by rejecting it and insulting the former president.
"Last week Donald Trump attacked Dan Goldman, who led his impeachment. Now he’s pretending to endorse Goldman. True to form, Trump is trying to meddle in an election," the Goldman campaign said in a statement.
"This is a pathetic attempt at fooling Democrats who are far smarter than Trump is, and it’s clear that only one candidate in NY-10 is living rent-free in Trump's head. Buckle up Donald," the statement added. "Dan’s coming for you."
Maloney similarly rejected Trump's endorsement.
"This is laughable and I reject any endorsement from Donald Trump," Maloney tweeted. "Trump doesn’t respect women. He instigated the attacks on January 6th and claimed that the 2020 election was a big lie.
"Thanks, but no thanks. I’ll pass," Maloney added.
However, multiple Democratic candidates seized on Trump's "endorsements" to tie their opponents to Trump.
"Donald Trump just endorsed my multi-millionaire opponent, in case you needed a reminder of what the stakes are. #NY10, choose your fighter," tweeted Yuh-Line Niou, who is running against Goldman for the Democratic nomination in New York's 10th district.
"Donald Trump is scared of a younger, more dynamic Democratic Party. He knows how much more effective a new generation of diverse, energetic Democrats will be in stopping his movement," reacted Suraj Patel, who is running against Maloney and Nadler in the 12th district.
Meanwhile, Rep. Mondaire Jones (D-N.Y.) repeatedly used Trump's statements against Goldman at a debate on Wednesday, the New York Times reported.
"Mr. Goldman is fulfilling Donald Trump’s vision of him being a moderate person who is attempting to defeat progressives in this race," Jones reportedly said.
Jones later described Goldman as "the first candidate on this stage to be endorsed by Donald J. Trump."
'Off the record, he's not running again': Maloney doubles down after apologizing for throwing Biden under the bus — and loses a major endorsement
U.S. Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.) just lost a major endorsement for re-election after she slipped up in a New York Times interview and said President Joe Biden is not running for a second term in 2024 — doubling down on comments for which she had already publicly apologized.
Maloney, the chairwoman of the House Oversight committee, is a powerful House Democrat who has been pitted against veteran lawmaker Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.), the chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, in a primary fight between two incumbents in New York's newly drawn 12th Congressional District representing Manhattan.
In an interview with the New York Times published Saturday, Maloney appears to have mistakenly believed that she was not on the record and made a statement indicating that Biden, 79, will not run for another four-year term when he is up for re-election in 2024, at which time he would be 82 years old.
"Off the record, he’s not running again," Maloney told the New York Times Editorial Board when board member Eleanor Randolph asked whether Biden should run again.
"Not off the record. On the record," board member Jyoti Thottam told Maloney.
"On the record? No, he should not run again," the congresswoman replied, apparently unaware that the Editorial Board had not agreed to take her comments off the record.
Maloney had already stirred controversy earlier this month when, during a primary debate against Nadler and political newcomer Suraj Patel, she said, "I don't believe [Biden's] running for re-election."
It was a bad look for Biden, who is already facing questions about his age and his declining poll numbers. Her comments made it appear he was losing confidence from a top Democratic lawmaker as well.
Recognizing her misstep, Maloney issued statements saying the president has "shown exemplary leadership" and has her full-fledged support for re-election in 2024. She attempted to apologize directly to the president on CNN days after the debate, but undermined her own apology by saying, "I happen to think you won't be running."
After Maloney doubled down in the New York Times interview, she lost a major endorsement.
On Monday, Democratic Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) endorsed Nadler in the Aug. 23 primary — a last-minute, surprising move from the state's most powerful Democrat.
“New York has a lot of outstanding leaders, but few of them lead with the courage, conviction and brilliant legislative effectiveness of my friend, Jerry Nadler,” Schumer said in a statement reported by the New York Times. “I’ve watched as time after time, Jerry — a critical partner of mine in the House — was right on the issues years before so many others.”
In a second statement, Schumer said that he had "deep respect for Carolyn Maloney’s significant accomplishments in Congress." A spokesman for Schumer's office told the Times he had spoken with Maloney before making his endorsement.
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