Blakeman Courts Bronx Democrats With $150 Million Tax-Cut Record Against Hochul

1 articles · Updated · Fox News · Oct 25

Bronx outreach is central to Bruce Blakeman’s bid to peel off Democratic voters, with several residents and former Democratic Assemblyman Stephen Kaufman saying affordability, crime and the party’s leftward shift are pushing them toward the Republican challenger.
Blakeman is framing Kathy Hochul’s record around taxes, utility costs and public safety, accusing her of backing policies such as cashless bail and citing repeated utility-rate increases as evidence New York needs new leadership.
His pitch leans on Nassau County: Blakeman said he has not raised taxes in five years as county executive and has cut them by $150 million, promising to lower taxes and utility bills statewide while improving safety.
The appeal to disaffected Democrats comes as New York’s socialist wing gains influence, with DSA-backed candidates winning high-profile races and giving Republicans a broader argument that moderates no longer control the party.