Republican Mazi Pilip says it was ‘mistake’ not to seek Trump endorsement in NY House race
Republican Maji Pilip lost a special election to replace the former congressman. House Representative George Santos (RN.Y.) said earlier this month that he made a “mistake” in not seeking former President Trump’s support during his campaign. Mr. Pillip has distanced himself somewhat from Mr. Trump, refusing to say whether he voted for Mr. Trump in […]
Mazi Pilip admits it was a ‘mistake’ not too seek Trump’s endorsement in New York special election race
Nassau County Legislator Maji Pilip expressed regret Wednesday for not seeking Donald Trump’s support in his bid for Congress to replace former U.S. Rep. George Santos. Mr. Pilip, who was registered as a Democrat at the time, ran as a Republican, but lost to Mr. Suozzi by more than 7 points in the February 13 […]
Kellyanne Conway: Mazi Pilip became ‘political roadkill’ in New York race
Kellyanne Conway, a former adviser to President Trump, recounted Maj Pilip’s defeat in the New York House special election on Tuesday, saying the Republican candidate was left in a “political deadlock” by poor campaign management. Mr. Pillip lost to former New York state Rep. Tom Suozzi by seven points in the Long Island race for […]
Trump lashes out at Mazi Pilip, calls for ‘real’ GOP candidate to face Tom Suozzi in November election
Former President Donald Trump has slammed fellow Republican Maj Pilip, claiming she lost Tuesday’s special election to replace the disgraced former congresswoman. George Santos because she did not support him as a presidential candidate. President Trump criticized Mr. Pillip on “Truth Social” and said that he is the “true candidate” who will face Democrat Tom […]
Tom Suozzi ahead of Mazi Pilip by 1 point on election eve: poll
Democrat Tom Suozzi narrowly leads Republican Maji Pilip in a poll released Monday night, hours before a special election to replace ousted Long Island Rep. George Santos. ing. A new poll obtained exclusively by the newspaper shows that Suozzi leads New York’s 3rd Congressional District race with 46% support, compared to Pilip’s 45% approval rating, […]
Blizzard set to impact Mazi Pilip vs. Tom Suozzi race for George Santos seat
Republican Maji Pilip and Democrat Tom Suozzi each made their final appeals to voters Monday in a closely contested House race to replace ousted Long Island Rep. George Santos. Mother Nature may be in charge. Political observers say the storm, which is expected to dump up to 8 inches of snow on the region on […]
Mazi Pilip, Tom Suozzi clash over abortion, border during first debate
Republican Maj Pilip and Democrat Tom Suozzi had a heated exchange Thursday over abortion and border security during the first debate in Congress to replace George Santos. Thursday’s pre-recorded town hall-style debate, hosted by News 12 Long Island, comes less than a week before the Feb. 13 special election for New York’s 3rd House of […]
Pro-Mazi Pilip PAC drops $1.35M Super Bowl ad rapping ‘soft’ Tom Suozzi
A super PAC supporting Republican House candidate Maji Pillip is targeting Democrats in a new TV ad that will air during Sunday’s Super Bowl, two days before the Feb. 13 special election to replace the ousted former congressman. He is putting a strain on his rival, Tom Suozzi. George Santos. The 30-second spot cost $1.35 […]
Tom Suozzi, Mazi Pilip spar over Senate border bill in NY race to succeed Santos
Two candidates are vying to replace the ousted former congressman. George Santos, who faces a special House election next week, clashed on Monday over a $118 billion Senate deal that would crack down on border crossings and provide aid to Israel and Ukraine. Former Democratic Congressman Tom Suozzi embraced the compromise as a sensible “bipartisan” […]
GOP NY candidate Mazi Pilip won’t back Trump if he’s convicted
Republican New York congressional candidate Maji Pilip said Tuesday that she will not support former President Donald Trump in November if he is convicted by Election Day. Pilip, who is running a close race against former Democratic congressman Tom Suozzi in a special election to replace George Santos, made the comments at the PIX11 candidate […]