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In reply to the discussion: Russian Oligarch funneled Cash to "George Santos" [View all]ancianita
(42,421 posts)14. Something's not right about this whole district.
        How could it swing so extreme right since Biden, unless the ad buy spilled over from the Manhattan districts, but still, ads are not usually an influence in elections. Per Ballotpedia, Santos beat an actual DNC member. Weird. 
George Devolder-Santos (R) defeated Robert Zimmerman (D) in the general election for New York's 3rd Congressional District on November 8, 2022.[1] Incumbent Tom Suozzi (D) ran for governor instead of seeking re-election.
Zimmerman, a Democratic National Committee member, owned a marketing communications company. Zimmerman said, "In Congress, I'll fight to defend abortion rights, stop gun violence, protect voting rights, address the climate crisis, and make Long Island and Queens more affordable for middle-class families."[2]
Devolder-Santos worked in finance and investing and was the district's Republican nominee in 2020. In a Candidate Connection survey submitted to Ballotpedia, Devolder-Santos said, "I will work to end the inflation crisis ... make New York's Third Congressional District a safer place for everyone ... [and] preserve the American dream for many generations to come."[3]
The 3rd District was redrawn following the 2020 census to encompass the northern portion of Nassau County and parts of Queens. Joe Biden (D) defeated Donald Trump (R) 54% to 45% in the redrawn 3rd District in 2020.
In 2021, Republican candidates won a number of local races in the district, including the defeat of Nassau County's incumbent executive and winning the county's open district attorney position.[4]
As of June 2022, 40% of the district's active voters were registered Democrats, 28% were registered Republicans, and 32% were either registered with some other party or unaffiliated.[5]
https://ballotpedia.org/New_York%27s_3rd_Congressional_District_election,_2022
Zimmerman, a Democratic National Committee member, owned a marketing communications company. Zimmerman said, "In Congress, I'll fight to defend abortion rights, stop gun violence, protect voting rights, address the climate crisis, and make Long Island and Queens more affordable for middle-class families."[2]
Devolder-Santos worked in finance and investing and was the district's Republican nominee in 2020. In a Candidate Connection survey submitted to Ballotpedia, Devolder-Santos said, "I will work to end the inflation crisis ... make New York's Third Congressional District a safer place for everyone ... [and] preserve the American dream for many generations to come."[3]
The 3rd District was redrawn following the 2020 census to encompass the northern portion of Nassau County and parts of Queens. Joe Biden (D) defeated Donald Trump (R) 54% to 45% in the redrawn 3rd District in 2020.
In 2021, Republican candidates won a number of local races in the district, including the defeat of Nassau County's incumbent executive and winning the county's open district attorney position.[4]
As of June 2022, 40% of the district's active voters were registered Democrats, 28% were registered Republicans, and 32% were either registered with some other party or unaffiliated.[5]
 
   
  
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        But he's not very good at it. His resume is full of lies that were easily punctured
        Ocelot II
        Dec 2022
        #4
      
        
        Democrat Robert Zimmerman needs to get a refund from his opposition research crew
        prodigitalson
        Dec 2022
        #35
      
        
        The worst part is the Republican Party will unify in supporting this corrupt creature.
        Midnight Writer
        Dec 2022
        #8
      
        
        How many more crimes has he successfuly buried. If I were in the press, I'd be on his tail ...
        marble falls
        Dec 2022
        #9
      
        
        As someone fleeing to the US to escape criminal forgery and kiting charges, he should be deported.
        TheBlackAdder
        Dec 2022
        #11
      
        
        Then how come Biden beat Trump by 11% in '20, then this fraud zooms ahead in '22? Really?
        ancianita
        Dec 2022
        #37
      
        
        There are a lot of Republicans in Congress whose behavior makes it seem that they're being
        lees1975
        Dec 2022
        #17
      
        
        Well noted. And strange that their handlers would tell them to lay low for a bit.
        erronis
        Dec 2022
        #24
      
        
        "authoritarian oligarchs are actually conspiring to make a one world government." - Yes, this.
        erronis
        Dec 2022
        #26
      
  