Rep. Mondea Jones said he would embark on a multi-state "mission" after the Democratic primary in August. Express.
Jones was the first Democrat to cover most of Rockland County and part of Westchester with the current seats, and ring a hat on behalf of him. The reconstructed 10th Parliamentary District said it had moved to Brooklyn in early June after being thrown into.
Despite not spending a lot of time lately among the members he wants to represent, a 35-year-old legislator goes through the town to disseminate information on the post-election Democratic agenda. Said to skip.
Jones discusses travel plans in an episode of the "Staytuned with Preet" podcast on May 31, and swings to host Preet Bharara, using his voice as a political "leader." He said he wanted to persuade the voters of the state. It turns blue.
Congressman Barara, a former U.S. prosecutor in the Southern District of New York, will start barnstorming to help elect other Democrats once the votes for the August contest have been aggregated. Told.
"I will do my work from now until November, after my primary is over, how to go to the states where the Voter Repression Act was enacted and navigate those new laws. I think it's about educating people. "He said in," And re-elected people like Rafael Warnock and Mark Kelly to the US Senate and voted. Regarding the importance of acquiring two more seats to make future filibusters impossible. "
Jones is already did not run for reelection in District 17 when the episode released on June 2 was recorded Manhattan-Brooklyn House seat campaign was announced.
However, the podcast appearance quoted his representative, according to theNew York Times, seven days before he moved to Brooklyn. This indicates that a member of parliament had already crossed the country and had planned to pack his belongings into a new bargain.
Jones registered to vote at the address of Carroll Gardens' apartment on June 13, according to the city's Election Commission records. He was previously registered with White Plains in Westchester County.
When a New York Times reporter was recently asked when he moved to the district, Jones didn't answer and left the topic.
Article published by the spokesman on June 18 He replied before telling the newspaper that he had moved on June 6th.
Asked for more information on Congressman's travel plans, officials said Post Jones was "on a mission" to fight for leftist policy.
"Representative Jones is tasked with delivering progressive results to the New Yorker as much as possible, as shown by crossing the district and the entire city of New York. The House and Senate. The Democratic majority in New York, "said Bill Nadart, a spokesman for the campaign.
"Using years of conversation with the New Yorkers, Congressman Jones saves democracy, builds an economy that is useful to all, and protects fundamental rights.
Neidhardt did not answer the record question about the approximate time Jones would spend away from the members of Brooklyn-Manhattan that wanted to represent. He also elaborated on whether Jones would go on a trip even if he lost the primary, and why freshman lawmakers consider himself a national "leader."
The plugged-in observer told the post that it was "unusual" and "not a good idea" that Jones revealed that he wanted to leave Brooklyn and fly away before moving to the autonomous region.
"It's really unusual to announce that you've never spent five minutes in a district and will leave the district and campaign elsewhere as soon as you win," Highlevel said. Told. Political operatives who are not part of the 10th Parliamentary District Campaign.
"Mondea is far more interested in public attention than knowing the issues that are important to Brooklyn and southern Manhattan, as evidenced by the type of campaign he is running." Sources living in the district say. , Told the post.
"Brooklyn people want to know that you are fighting for their problems and their community. If you have never lived in the district, do it. It's difficult, and tell them that as soon as you win, you're leaving to raise your national profile. "
Jones will not bother voters on the national stage, but local Sources predicted that they would prioritize being in the limelight over paying attention to the population.
"I think New Yorkers want people to fight for national problems. I don't think fighting for national problems is a problem in itself, but I do it from Gowanus. You can, "they explained. "The only thing he says is that he intends to raise his profile by going out for other people when he doesn't know the district yet."
Podcast In an interview with Jones, Jones and Barara also discussed the expected overthrow of the Roe v. Wade case after thedraft opinion of the Supreme Court was leaked toPolitico in early May. They also talked about the then-decision , which overturned the law restricting the carrying of hidden firearms.
Barara urged the House of Representatives to anticipate the political implications of the ruling.
"People of Conscience — Republicans, Democrats, Independents — I'm stunned by what comes out of the Supreme Court, not to mention what my Republican colleagues are doing and what they aren't doing, and vote for their conscience, "Jones replied in an episode. "Does Congress pass gun control?"
"It's my project as a leader in American politics," Jones continued. "It's not just about enacting the law. It's not the way I see my work."
Jones, Support for Speaker Nancy Pelosi Jones from Nyack, who owns it, chose to compete for District 10 instead of fighting for a repeat election in May. Elections in the current district where Sean Patrick Flaney is seeking a representative, or an election for a constituency directly south of it.
Currently he is one of 15 candidates for a crowded race, including former mayor Bill de Blasio, Congressman Yuh-LineNiou. is. and JoAnne Simon, and Councilor Carlina Rivera — All of these have been elected to other positions representing parts of the district. Donald Trump's impeachment lawyer Daniel Goldman and former lawyer and city financial auditor Elizabeth Holtzman are also vying for this position.
Citizen-involved Democrats living in the district made a mistake by admitting before being elected to a Big Apple-based seat, he said outside. He said he wanted to spend a lot of time at. 5 autonomous regions.
"Basically, I don't think it's a good idea to publicly advertise that you're renting a seat for the purpose of running for public office," Brooklinite said. "I don't think it's a very wise strategy to tell people that you're not interested in knowing the neighborhood you're running in."
His post-Primary whereabouts are in August. It speaks of a wider pattern that could hurt his chances on the 23rd.
"That's not surprising. The man has traveled 100 miles to run for a district office," the insider told the post.
"The whole of his argument when he rushed to Rockland was that he was progressive and no one else was," sources said in his 2020. Said with reference to the campaign.
But now, "I don't think it's that attractive."
"He's got millions of dollars in the bank so far, so he's serious. It's a good candidate, but it's hard to see a deeper rationale. "
Jones' post-Primary Barnstorming trip isn't the first time he's left New York State recently.
In June Post another to let him vote on behalf of 17 bills while he was away, using the COVID rules of Congress last summer. Reported that he had appointed a member of parliament. He attends the gorgeous wedding of HBO show creator Issaley on the French Riviera.
He seems to have no regrets. The record of the online parliament shows that on the same day, the legislator again asked to vote through his agent . The post revealed the existence of a series of remote votes.
