Complicating matters for Maloney, who showed far more energy than Nadler in a recent debate on news station NY1. Among them is three-time nominee Suraj Patel — a 38-year-old lawyer who has turned most of the fire on his longtime rival, who has been unsuccessfully trying to oust him since 2018.
In the difficult redistricting process, Maloney, a crosstown colleague Nadler, played a leading role in Donald Trump's impeachment and cemented his reputation with voters. I was involved in a strange couple match with.
Amid mounting pressure, the prospect of her long political career coming to an end enlivened and frustrated members of Upper Her East Her Side Congress.
"He's kind of a broken record," Maloney said of Patel at a recent debate hosted byNew York Her Jewish She Agenda.} Records that sympathized with vaccine skeptics
"I have records. He's attacking me over and over again with the same thing. Broken records. How many vaccines?" Have you set up the center, Mr. Patel?" Maloney told him when the host tried to interrupt her. She was referring to her role in establishing a Covid-19 vaccine center on thepublic housing complex
at Manhattan's prestigious Roosevelt Mansion. , including New York President Sonia Ossorio, with civic activists supporting her candidacy.
"I went to Congress with a list of 10 things I wanted to do, including building the 2nd Avenue Subway. I did all of them except one — Equal Rights Ratification of the Amendment, I want to go back and make it happen," Maloney said after the event.
Nadler made hisJewish identity a central component of his campaignand Patel emphasized his relative youth and self-development. As she did, Maloney became gender-leaning by seeking support from other women involved. She talks about cutting abortion protection.
She has announced support for NOW NYC,Gloria Steinem,EMILY's List
, but occasionally She admitted that sometimes it isn't enough.
"For most of my career, I've been the only woman in the room. We've come a long way, but the Old Boys Club is still going strong," Maloney said. said in a statement.
Nonetheless, while her voting record, particularly her support for the Iraq war and her opposition to the Iran nuclear deal, has come under attack from her challengers, she remains determined to get through. emphasized. (Nadler opposed the war and voted for the Iran accord.)
"Many legislators may vote for the 'right way', but the doors are closed and the cameras are off." Who will fight so hard to defend women's rights when it's becoming? Women do," Maloney added. “We need strong, experienced women leaders in Congress now more than ever.
Her campaign manager, Sophia Brown, echoed that sentiment when she dismissed the Schumer and New York Times endorsements.
By endorsing men over qualified women and people of color, the Times "undermined voter confidence," said Brown, noting the wide range of candidates the paper pitched her support for. mentioned the person. "And it's clear that with Schumer, a network of older men will band together and do whatever it takes to push out eligible women." By Tuesday night, the 76-year-old Maloney was circulating rumors on television that he would not complete his term if Nadler, who is a year younger but seems lumbering, wins.
"If for some reason someone doesn't serve their term, and there are a lot of rumors out there, we should have an election, not an appointment," Maloney told NY1. "I think voters should be given a chance [a] to make that choice, not the Old Boys Club."
When NY1 pressed her about these rumors, she said: Refused to elaborate.
On Wednesday night, while speaking to voters in a park, reporters assured her that Nadler would indeed complete her two-year term if elected. she said.
A scant poll in the race showsNadler leading, with his upper West Side bases religiously highly voted known as the rate.
NY1's Tough Debate Despite his performance, Nadler has found his footing in recent weeks.
In addition to receiving recent support from Schumer and the editorial board of The Times, Nadler's supporters were in full force Monday at Broadway's famed Seber grocery store.
His 55-year-old Rebecca, who lives on the Upper West Side, said his James, "It was tough, but my gut was to pick him because he's been fighting Trump his entire career." I agree with all of that." Nadler supporter. "It's superficial, but I've just been accused by him and he's hysterical. …He's a real old-school politician." Judy Nierenberg, who doesn't reveal her age except to describe herself as "older," cited Maloney's East Side roots when explaining why she supports Nadler. "He did a good job with the impeachment," she added, referring to Nadler's role as chairman of the House Judiciary Committee.
The Upper East Side is home to New York's rich and famous, with Mike Bloomberg living in his five-story townhouse just blocks from the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The manicured tree-lined streets are dotted with fine French bistros and elegant clothing stores.
A few blocks west, residents openly embraced their secular Jewish identities, strolling the streets of Birkenstock and grabbing reusable tote bags for bagels and babkas at Zabal's. I buy, listen to public radio religiously, and read The New Yorker avidly.
Among Nadler's supporters outside a famous grocery store on Monday were Indonesian immigrants and street vendors who led the candidate's booth.
Khairy Guirgis explained his feelings for Nadler as he prepared to hand out his campaign flyers to passers-by.
About 25 years ago, he was trying to bring his two children from Indonesia to the United States while waiting for his mother's visa to become effective. He said.
"I will support Jerry until the day I die," he added.
"These people vote," City Councilman and former Manhattan borough mayor Gale Brewer said in an interview, referring to residents of the Upper West Side. She remembered when a group of panicked voters rushed to her office on Election Day after learning that polling places were closed.
"As we walk around, East he is amazed at Nadler's support, even on the side," added Brewer. She supported her 30-year Congressman over Maloney and Patel.
Consultant Chris Coffey, who describes Maloney as a friend, took a slightly different view.
"Carolyn is really enthusiastic non-stop, I think she runs races. She's always working," he said in a recent interview. “And the same goes for Suraj Patel. And we've got some support.We'll see how important a non-stop campaign is in this race."
"If people stick to their opinions and ask Jerry Nadler If you've been voting for 100 years, it doesn't matter how hard he's campaigning," Coffey added, criticizing Nadler's NY1 debate appearance. "But how many people will be watching the NY1 debate in August?"
Nadler declined to give an interview or statement.
For Mr. Patel, he hopes to eat up support at home for both incumbents and create a surprising upset.
Mr. Patel has established himself as an energetic candidate with a rapid release of policy ideas and a newcomer to the seniority ranks of Mr. Nadler and Mr. Maloney (both chairman of the Commission). I'm here.
"We need a generational shift, an energetic change. I am the only candidate in this race, in this ballot, pitching for the future of New York." said Patel in an interview Monday afternoon. He happily reached out to passers-by at the corner of 23rd Street and Eighth Avenue.
Patel believes his campaign is mobilizing a "new type of voter" made up of young voters, working-class residents and voters of color. He added that he has also "launched attacks" against older voters. He's a more coordinated voter who could normally flock to Nadler or Maloney.
Her 49-year-old Elizabeth Brown, who lives in the Chelsea area, said she supports Patel because "change is the only way forward." She said electing a veteran of the Obama campaign was "the only way out of repeating the past."
Patel, who nearly defeated Maloney in 2020 after eliminating him two years earlier, has been nominated in this race as he adjusts to a newly drawn district that excludes young progressives. changed the tone of
Once masquerading as an up-and-coming progressive to appeal to newly engaged voters, now Patel is a policy-focused, more politically moderate candidate. I have established myself as a person. He has defended Israel squarely — an unpopular position among many on the far left — and is the only one of the three candidates who is determined to re-elect President Joe Biden. Participated in a debate in favor of
He described this shift in a recent podcast, responding to the current political energies by "confronting institutional corruption and corporate his PAC funding." He said he was only "It wasn't really my core problem."
"The type of vibe we gave off — you're trying to run as this institutional progressive. And , you are not,” Patel added, referring to himself.
Democratic political consultant John Paul Lupo said he has not worked with any of the candidates, but Patel maximizes his potential, but incumbents and familiarity may not be enough in electoral districts that reward
"The status quo forces in this district are much larger than the rebels," Lupo said. "These are areas of Manhattan where people are generally happy with their lives. These are not areas where machines rage."
