In a last-minute bid to sway voters, New York Governor Kathy Hochul sparked outrage by labeling Republican supporters as "Un-American," drawing sharp rebukes from GOP leaders who argue her divisive rhetoric reflects a troubling trend within the Democratic Party.
In a final campaign push, New York Governor Kathy Hochul sparked backlash after labeling Republican voters as "Un-American," adding to the intensifying rhetoric in the closing hours of a contentious election season. Hochul’s remarks, calling Republican supporters “anti-American” and “anti-women,” prompted swift condemnation, with House Conference Chair Elise Stefanik (R-NY) calling the statements “poisonous and divisive.”
Stefanik expressed frustration at what she sees as a consistent pattern within the Democratic Party to disparage those with opposing views. “First, they called us ‘Deplorables.’ Then, they called us ‘Nazis.’ Then, Joe Biden called us ‘garbage.’ Then, they said no ‘strong intelligent’ women support Trump,” Stefanik said, referencing a series of past comments from Democratic leaders.
The congresswoman went on to criticize Hochul as a top surrogate for Vice President Kamala Harris, dubbing her “the Worst and most unpopular Governor in America” and warning that such rhetoric could backfire. “Shamefully, the closing argument from Kamala Harris’ campaign is to attack voters. One of many reasons why it will be a losing campaign,” Stefanik added.
As Election Day looms, the intensifying verbal jabs underscore the high stakes, with both sides eager to rally their bases and capture key undecided voters in battleground states like New York.
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