New York City Dem endorses Republican Lee Zeldin instead of Gov. Kathy Hochul
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A New York City elected official is supporting a Republican congressman in his bid for governor against fellow Democrat, Gov. Kathy Hochul as crime continues to plague the city.
Central Islip, N.Y.: Congressman Lee Zeldin is joined by elected officials as they demand the demand a repeal of the cashless bail law on Nov. 10, 2021 in Central Islip, New York. (Photo by Alejandra Villa Loarca/Newsday RM via Getty Images) (Alejandra Villa Loarca/Newsday RM via Getty Images) New York City Councilman Robert Holden, a Democrat, on Monday endorsed Republican U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin for governor. (Councilman Robert Holden / Facebook) Louis Casiano is a reporter for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to louis.casiano@fox.com.
"Just look at the current condition of New York City and New York State: There’s mayhem in our streets, in our courts, in our jails," Holden said, according to the newspaper. "We’re headed in the wrong direction. The handwriting is on the wall. Lee Zeldin is the best option for voters."