Reason Behind Stefanik’s Decision to Leave Congress, End Governor Bid

to the source, Stefanik entered the race thinking she had a strong chance to challenge Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul.

That calculation changed after Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, a Trump ally, entered the Republican primary.

The source said Blakeman’s entry made it clear Stefanik would face a contested primary.

The source said Trump’s neutrality,continue reading …