NY-21 Congressional District Special Election

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
Democratic candidate Blake Gendebien is running for the House seat vacated by Rep. Elise Stefanik, with support from NY-21 Democratic chairmen. Gendebien faces criticism from Republican state leadership for past comments on labor market and immigration. He expressed preference for Hispanic labor over local workers and criticized Border Patrol actions in a 2013 interview.

Key Points

  • Gendebien preferred Hispanic labor over local workers due to perceived issues with local workforce
  • He criticized Border Patrol actions in a 2013 interview, expressing concerns about profiling and apprehensions

Pros

  • Blake Gendebien is supported by NY-21 Democratic chairmen as an authentic voice for sensible solutions
  • Gendebien has experience as a dairy farmer and small business owner

Cons

  • Gendebien faces criticism from Republican state leadership for past comments on labor market and immigration
  • Republican state leadership labels Gendebien as a 'far-left Democrat'