Barstool sports commentator and Queens native Bill Cotter is running as a Republican for Congress in New York’s 3rd District.
cotter, aka billy footballwill try to unseat Tom Suozzi. NY-03, the state’s wealthiest district. That seat, of course, became vacant when Republican George Santos was expelled from the House. Santos plans to race NY-01 again.
As a Catholic and resident of the area, Mr. Cotter operates from strong conservative positions. The issues he covers not only reflect those of many contemporary MAGA enthusiasts, but are also topics with bipartisan appeal.
“What happened to the American Dream? What happened to good feelings not only about this country but about the nation?” Cotter said. newsmax.
“I would never allow my child to ride public transportation in a time where crime is so high. There are shootings, there are stabbings. There are people running around New York City with cellphones on them. You’re just hitting random people in the face with your phone. It’s horrible. This is what the situation is.” It’s getting out of control. ”
The 25-year-old also cited the city’s failure to adequately support police, which is included in his report. platform Along with supporting the Second Amendment.
“What part of ‘non-infringement’ is so difficult to understand?” his website says. Other platform points include preventing insider trading, ending the opioid crisis and holding “big pharma” accountable.
In addition to requiring ID from voters and securing borders, Cotter is sure to win the hearts of many with his views on affordable housing.
Mr. Cotter explained that even his wealthiest friends won’t be able to buy a home in the next few years.
“There’s a housing crisis in this country. If you ask anyone my age, ‘Hey, do you think you’ll be able to buy a house in the next five years?’ I don’t think any of them have a chance of saying ‘yes.’ Not even,” he said. fox newsMartha McCallum. “Inflation is robbing us of our savings, the value of the dollar is falling, wages are not rising, and the American Dream is out of sight for us as young people,” she continued.
“I want to regain my confidence and belief in the American Dream.”
The Fox News host questioned whether Mr. Cotter had obtained and submitted the required number of signatures, but Mr. Kotter’s team later confirmed via social media that Mr. Cotter did indeed receive the required number of signatures on June 25, 2024. He confirmed that he is on the list of candidates for the Republican primary election.
When asked if he planned to receive support from the owner of Barstool Sports, dave portnoyCotter said he “has to earn” his vote just like everyone else.
When asked if he was a Trump supporter, Kotter flipped the question and said you would have to be an “idiot” to reject grassroots support from the 45th president.
Voting in New York’s 3rd District has historically been close. Since then, no candidate has won with more than 59% of the vote. peter king It ruled the district for 20 years from 1993 to 2013.
The last Republican candidate in this district is Maji Melesa Piliplost to Suozzi in February 2024 by less than 14,000 votes.
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