Republicans Paint Long Island Completely Red: ‘This Is a Political Earthquake’
Republicans Paint Long Island Completely Red: ‘This Is a Political Earthquake’
It was not all bad news for the GOP coming out of Tuesday’s off-year elections.
Republicans continued their winning ways on Long Island, New York, with a landslide victory for Suffolk County executive.
The New York Post reported that Ed Romaine’s win over Democrat David Calone means the GOP now holds every countywide office in both Suffolk and Nassau counties, which are the two largest on the island.
Romaine won with 57 percent of the vote, beating Calone by a more than 26,000 vote margin.
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.@suffolkcountyny Legislature #ElectionDay2023 turns #LongIsland a beautiful, bright RED! pic.twitter.com/Z8KU4txmsr— Anthony P. D’Esposito (@ANTHONYDESPO) November 8, 2023
News 12 Long Island reported that Republicans now also have a supermajority in the Suffolk County legislature.
Tuesday’s results come on top of the GOP taking all four of Long Island’s congressional seats last fall for the first time since the 1990s.
Long Island, New York: new Republican stronghold .
Anything is possible.
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— Monica Crowley (@MonicaCrowley) November 8, 2023
“This is a political earthquake,” former U.S. Sen. Al D’Amato told the Post.
He explained, “The borders are in chaos. There’s nothing for Democrats to come and vote for. And those who are coming to vote are voting for Republicans in local races.”
Former GOP Congressman Lee Zeldin, who lost in a surprisingly close race to Democrat Gov. Kathy Hochul last year, told the Post, “You’ve got independents and blanks [not registered with a party] voting Republican. You’re even seeing Democrats voting Republican.”
“The electorate is not happy with what they see coming out of the city. There are issues like the migrant crisis and cashless bail,” added Zeldin, who campaigned with candidates throughout the Empire State this election cycle.
The Long Island resident, who is Jewish, said the rising antisemitism sit the outbreak of the Israeli-Hamas war is also “waking up the electorate.”
Lawrence Levy, dean of Hofstra University’s National Center for Suburban Studies, noted, “Long Island for now is defiantly returning to its red roots.”
Looking beyond New York, there were other bright spots for Republicans, despite not winning the Kentucky governor’s race and losing the Virginia House of Delegates to Democrats.
Some were also surprised how close Mississippi GOP Gov. Tate Reeves’ re-election race was.
Conservative commentator Todd Starnes offered some thoughts Tuesday night.
A few thoughts about tonight’s contests:
1. Kentucky’s incumbent Democrat governor comes from a political dynasty. It was always an uphill climb. Other Republicans on the ticket CRUSHED their opposition.
2. Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has faced stiff opposition from within…
— toddstarnes (@toddstarnes) November 8, 2023
“Kentucky’s incumbent Democrat governor comes from a political dynasty. It was always an uphill climb. Other Republicans on the ticket CRUSHED their opposition,” Starnes posted on X.
He’s right.
Incumbent Gov. Andy Beshear is the son of former Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear, who handily won two terms leaving office in December 2015.
Republican Attorney General Daniel Cameron lost to Gov. Andy Beshear, 52.5 to 47.5 percent Tuesday night.
However, the GOP swept the other statewide offices in the Bluegrass State, including for AG and secretary of state, by over 20 percentage points each.
“Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves has faced stiff opposition from within his own party. Lots of issues internally. However, every other Republican on the ticket CRUSHED their opposition tonight,” Starnes wrote.
Reeves pulled off a 51.6 to 47 percentage point win over Democrat Brandon Presley, but again Republicans won by massive margins in the lieutenant governor, attorney general, and secretary of state races.
Reeves’ win was nearly identical to his margin of victory in 2019.
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How is the GOP gaining momentum at the national level and impacting the Democratic Party?
They are seeing at the national level and they are taking it out on the party in power and in this case that’s the Democrats,” Zeldin added.
This shift towards Republicans on Long Island reflects a broader trend across the country as the GOP gains momentum heading into the crucial 2024 midterm elections.
According to the Hill, Democrats are concerned about the inroads the GOP is making in suburban areas, traditionally seen as Democratic strongholds.
The Democratic Party has long relied on suburban voters to secure electoral victories, but recent elections have shown a growing dissatisfaction among these voters with Democratic policies and leadership.
Issues such as rising crime rates, inflation, and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic have led many suburban voters to question the effectiveness of Democratic governance and look for alternatives.
Republicans have been able to capitalize on this sentiment by presenting themselves as the party of law and order, fiscal responsibility, and a strong economy.
This messaging has resonated with suburban voters who are worried about their safety, their financial well-being, and the future of their communities.
Furthermore, Republicans have been successful in attracting voters from all political affiliations, not just traditional Republicans.
This broadening coalition of voters poses a significant challenge for the Democratic Party, especially as they prepare for the 2024 midterm elections.
If Democrats want to maintain their majority in Congress and secure victories at the state and local levels, they will need to address the concerns of suburban voters and offer a compelling vision for the future.
The Long Island election results serve as a warning sign for Democrats and a hopeful sign for Republicans. It demonstrates that no political stronghold is unbreakable and that voters are not simply loyal to any one party.
Republicans have successfully made inroads in a traditionally Democratic area, and this should be a wake-up call for Democrats to reevaluate their strategies and connect with voters on a more meaningful level.
The 2024 midterm elections will be a critical moment for both parties, and the outcome will shape the future of our country. The Republican victories on Long Island suggest that the GOP is gaining momentum, but it remains to be seen whether they can maintain that momentum and translate it into broader electoral success.
In the meantime, Republicans are celebrating their victories on Long Island, viewing them as a sign that their message is resonating with voters and that there is an appetite for change.
Only time will tell if this is a temporary shift or a more permanent realignment in the political landscape.
Regardless, one thing is clear: the political earthquake on Long Island has shaken up the status quo and sent shockwaves through the Democratic Party.
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