New York GOP Gains Seen as Model for National Republican Efforts
Eschewing national debates and focusing on local issues made the difference for the New York GOP in 2022.
A disappointing election night for Republicans nationally led to a rush of blame and recrimination. Better-than-expected results in New York, though, have many calling attention to the state Republican Party’s organizing strategies and messaging, and asking whether they might be a national model for the party going forward.
The Republicans’ expected red tsunami was confined to two states: Florida and New York. Governor DeSantis cruised to re-election by nearly 20 points, but the Sunshine State has been leaning right in recent cycles. President Trump won the state in both 2016 and 2020.
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