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Blakeman, Stefanik trade insults as New York Republicans lick their wounds after election defeat

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New York Republicans are in disarray after getting wiped out by the big blue wave in the 2026 general election. Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and outgoing Rep. Elise Stefanik, once rivals for the Republican gubernatorial nomination, publicly attacked each other Thursday as the party grapple…

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  1. Just the News

    New York Republican Bruce Blakeman blasts Stefanik as 'selfish' for not being more involved (opens Just the News)

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    Stefanik, who served as the chair of the House Republican Conference, announced her campaign for governor last year but withdrew her candidacy a month later and opted out of seeking an eighth term in office.

  2. New York Post

    Blakeman unloads on ‘selfish’ Rep. Elise Stefanik as NY GOP points fingers after election drubbing (opens New York Post)

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    Blakeman, who who was trounced by incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul in a 60.1% to 39.7% loss, blasted his fellow Republican for not doing more to help GOP candidates win and called her career lackluster.

  3. The Hill

    Blakeman rips 'selfish' Stefanik after losing New York governor's race (opens The Hill)

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    Republican Bruce Blakeman ripped outgoing Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) in a Thursday social media post following his loss in the New York governor's race to incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul (D). “Elise Stefanik is a selfish, do nothing politician that didn’t lift a finger to help Republican candidates in…

  4. New York Post

    Stefanik sets record straight on GOP election beef with subtle Blakeman own (opens New York Post)

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    Stefanik rebuts Blakeman’s post-election criticism, citing GOP fundraising and her unbeaten record. Read the latest on the NY Republican rift.

  5. amNewYork

    Blakeman, Stefanik trade insults as New York Republicans lick their wounds after election defeat (opens amNewYork)

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    New York Republicans are in disarray after getting wiped out by the big blue wave in the 2026 general election. Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and outgoing Rep. Elise Stefanik, once rivals for the Republican gubernatorial nomination, publicly attacked each other Thursday as the party grapple…

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