- November 4, 2022
- Posted by: Stratford Team
- Category: Economy
ALBANY — The state of the economy and concerns with crime have been common themes in Republican congressional campaigns in New York as the state GOP hopes voters will back its candidates.
The Democratic campaigns, after initially focusing on abortion rights and election integrity, have recently expanded their messaging by warning a GOP-led House would result in threats to Social Security and Medicare benefits.
New York will send 26 congressional representatives to Washington in January, a reduction of one seat as a result of redistricting. The current delegation consists of 19 Democrats and eight Republicans.
GOP officials voice optimism they can gain seats, arguing voters are increasingly frustrated with inflation’s toll on their earnings and savings and President Joe Biden’s leadership on economic issues.
Nationally, a new CNN poll found Democratic enthusiasm for voting is significantly lower than where it stood four…
