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'