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15. "I do not understand why Elise chose to announce her candidacy on the heels of such an epic GOP defeat."

Fri Nov 7, 2025, 11:09 AM

Nov 7

After the UN Ambassadorship was ripped from her, she has been plotting her next move and it wasn't going to be in Congress (at least the House) at that point. She became "damaged goods" with that rebuke. So I think she was perhaps looking at either Senator or Governor. She's young (41) and has plenty of time. She had already put her D.C. townhouse up for sale in September.

Gillibrand JUST got reelected in the Senate (and she is from upstate too, where her original NY-20 adjoined the current NY-21 district that Stefanik is MIA from), so that option was out for her.

The gubernatorial race was up next as a jumping-off point to attempt to introduce herself to the rest of the state.

I expect she knows she will probably lose governor but Schumer will be up in 2028 and that election is sure to be a slugfest.

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Rep. Elise Stefanik announces run for New York governor, challenging Kathy Hochul in 2026 election [View all] BumRushDaShow Nov 7 OP

Hochul is tough cookie bucolic_frolic Nov 7 #1

Gov. Hochul is doing a great job by all normal standards FakeNoose Nov 7 #2

Desperation wolfie001 Nov 7 #7

Steffi has to win a primary first IbogaProject Nov 7 #20

Stefanik's manner that draws her supporters, alienates her with everybody else. She's so tied to TACO, she doesn't ... marble falls Nov 7 #3

She's like an obedient school kid sitting in class with her hands folded. BumRushDaShow Nov 7 #6

She's the one in high school who wanted to be a class officer, the home coming queen, etc and only became a hall guard.. marble falls Nov 7 #23

Ah, Yay: good luck with that Elaine! 🤣 Chasstev365 Nov 7 #4

elise niyad Nov 7 #11

Oh poop, and I just sent a nasty e-mail to Elaine Stefanik. marble falls Nov 7 #24

Actually, think about it as an implied insult. She isn't even worth getting niyad Nov 8 #25

Not enough Republicans in upstate New York -- and Staten Island no_hypocrisy Nov 7 #5

Governor Hochul just clapped back. . . DinahMoeHum Nov 7 #8

She was ready for that "official announcement" BumRushDaShow Nov 7 #9

One of Election Night 2025's Biggest Losers: Elise Stefanik Prairie Gates Nov 7 #10

She hasn't had a town hall ever, and the last public appearence she was booed off the stage. Historic NY Nov 7 #12

OMG! That was just WONDERFUL! JoseBalow Nov 7 #17

Classy Elise will turn the race into a "bitch fight"... maspaha Nov 7 #13

Stefanik is a loser PFparks Nov 7 #14

"I do not understand why Elise chose to announce her candidacy on the heels of such an epic GOP defeat." BumRushDaShow Nov 7 #15

She basically had to announce to keep the donors from fleeing Prairie Gates Nov 7 #16

She sucks JoseBalow Nov 7 #18

. dalton99a Nov 7 #19

Does that mean she automatically loses her Congressional seat when her campaign starts? Marie Marie Nov 7 #21

No, she can remain in Congress while she runs karynnj Nov 8 #29

Thanks for the info. May she run for both and lose both. Win win for us! Marie Marie Nov 8 #33

Trump's Toady May Want to Check The Poll Numbers DrFunkenstein Nov 7 #22

Her launch was an embarrassing disaster. Her website wasn't ready, but it went live anyway. lapucelle Nov 8 #26

LOL BumRushDaShow Nov 8 #28

Republican Mike Lawler was also thinking of running, but chose to clear the field lapucelle Nov 8 #31

Stefanik picked an easy red district upstate and won now she would lose pwb Nov 8 #27

No. (nt) Paladin Nov 8 #30

A vile person who wrecked her own career Hey Joe Nov 8 #32