Vance rallies for Republican House candidate in New York on eve of midterms
Constantino's Democratic opponent, Gendebien, says the rally shows Republicans are worried, while Vance urges supporters to vote.
Vice President JD Vance rallied Republican voters in Rome, New York, on Monday, Nov. 2, the day before the elections. He appeared with Anthony Constantino, a businessman and the Republican candidate in New York's 21st District, where Rep. Elise Stefanik is retiring. Trump carried the district by 21 points.
Vance was also due to campaign in Ohio that day. In his speech, Vance compared the North Country's manufacturing towns to his hometown of Middletown, Ohio, and praised Constantino for paying for his own campaign. The New York Post reports that he also urged Republicans to "ditch the witch," meaning Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul.
The Post says Donald Trump Jr. and Energy Secretary Chris Wright also came, while Stefanik did not. Constantino's Democratic opponent, Gendebien, said the rally showed Republicans were worried. According to the Post, Democrats have made the seat a target and spent $1.4 million on ads there on Friday.
The Daily Wire reports Vance was in the state to boost Constantino and Kailee Buller, who is challenging Democratic Rep. John Mannion. New Yorkers will also pick a governor and an .
- 21 points Trump's margin in the district, as reported by The Hill — The Hill
- 24 points Republican margin in the district in 2024, per the New York Post — New York Post
- $7 million Constantino's own money in the general election race, per the Post — New York Post
- $1.4 million Democratic ad spending in the district on Friday, per the Post — New York Post
- 4 points Gendebien's lead in a poll Constantino's campaign called a scam, per the Post — New York Post
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Vance's final push before the midterms
The Hill's live-video item describes Vance's Monday stops in New York and Ohio as a last push for Republicans, with the midterms a day away. The first is a Rome, New York, rally with House candidate Anthony Constantino, whose district gave Trump a 21-point win.
Conservative4 outlets
Vance's election-eve pitch and a tight race
The New York Post reports Vance's visit to the former Griffiss Air Force Base for Constantino and says the seat in New York's 21st District has become a "surprise target" for Democrats. It quotes Vance comparing Rome to Middletown and calling Trump's presidency an "America First revolution." It also reports Constantino railing against press coverage of his race, a poll showing Gendebien up 4 points that his campaign called a "scam," and Gendebien's statement that the rally shows Republicans are worried.
The Daily Wire starts with a family story. Vance said his daughter picked two of her brother's toys to donate, so he had "apparently raised a Democrat." The Wire adds that Vance was in the state for Constantino and Kailee Buller, and closes on his appeal that America "belongs to those who love it."
It also lists the governor and attorney general races on New York ballots.
Which side made the stronger case?
All sources: 7 articles from 6 outlets
Liberal (1)
- The New Republic: JD Vance Kicks Off New Conspiracy to Sow Doubt About Election
Center (1)
Conservative (5)
- Breitbart News: Men on a Mission: Trump, Vance Made 50 Travel Stops Since First-Ever Midterm RNC Convention
- New York Post: JD Vance rallies GOP House candidate Anthony Constantino in final stretch of campaign
- The Daily Wire: Vance Turns Daughter’s Toy Heist Into An Election Eve Roast Of Democrats
- The Epoch Times: VP Vance Campaigns for Ohio Republicans on Election Eve
- The Epoch Times: VP Vance Delivers Remarks at Midterm Rally in Rome, New York
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