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Schumer endorses Nadler in NY Democratic House race

Schumer endorses Nadler in New York Democratic House race

Schumer endorses Nadler in New York Democratic House race

Newslooks- NEW YORK (AP)

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York is endorsing Democratic Rep. Jerry Nadler in his contentious primary contest with another veteran U.S. House member from New York, Carolyn Maloney.

Schumer said in a statement that “New York has a lot of outstanding leaders but few of them lead with the courage, conviction, and brilliant legislative effectiveness” that Nadler has.

He called Nadler a “critical partner” who “was right on the issues years before so many others.”

FILE – Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., speaks to reporters at the Capitol in Washington, July 26, 2022. A Democratic economic package focused on climate and health care faces hurdles but seems headed toward party-line passage by Congress next month. Schumer crafted a compromise package with Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., to the surprise of everyone, transforming the West Virginian from pariah to partner. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Nadler, 75, and Maloney, 76, have each represented Manhattan-area districts in Congress for 30 years but have gone from allies to rivals after their Upper West Side and Upper East Side districts were drawn together under new redistricting maps.

Schumer’s backing comes on the heels of Nadler winning an endorsement from The New York Times over the weekend ahead of the Aug. 23 primary. The newspaper’s endorsement carries a lot of weight in deep-blue New York City, but is expected to be especially decisive in a contest featuring two veteran lawmakers.

Nadler and Maloney chair the powerful House Judiciary and Oversight committees, respectively.

Rep. Carolyn Maloney speaks at the NY-12 Candidate Forum Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2022, in New York. Maloney is running in New York’s 12th Congressional District Democratic primary which will be held on Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022.(AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

Another Democrat, 38-year-old attorney Suraj Patel, is also running in the primary race for New York’s 12th District.

The district is expected to heavily favor Democrats in the general election.

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Schumer endorses Nadler in New York Democratic House race

Schumer endorses Nadler in New York Democratic House race

Newslooks- NEW YORK (AP)

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York is endorsing Democratic Rep. Jerry Nadler in his contentious primary contest with another veteran U.S. House member from New York, Carolyn Maloney.

Schumer said in a statement that “New York has a lot of outstanding leaders but few of them lead with the courage, conviction, and brilliant legislative effectiveness” that Nadler has.

He called Nadler a “critical partner” who “was right on the issues years before so many others.”

Nadler, 75, and Maloney, 76, have each represented Manhattan-area districts in Congress for 30 years but have gone from allies to rivals after their Upper West Side and Upper East Side districts were drawn together under new redistricting maps.

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FILE – House Judiciary Committee Chair Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., leads a hearing on the future of abortion rights following the overturning of Roe v. Wade by the Supreme Court, at the Capitol in Washington, July 14, 2022. The House is set to vote to protect same-sex and interracial marriages, a direct confrontation with the Supreme Court, whose conservative majority in overturning Roe v. Wade abortion access signaled that other rights enjoyed by countless Americans may be in jeopardy. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Schumer’s backing comes on the heels of Nadler winning an endorsement from The New York Times over the weekend ahead of the Aug. 23 primary. The newspaper’s endorsement carries a lot of weight in deep-blue New York City, but is expected to be especially decisive in a contest featuring two veteran lawmakers.

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Chairwoman Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-N.Y., asks a question during a House Committee on Oversight and Reform hearing to examine the practices and profits of gun manufacturers, Wednesday, July 27, 2022, on Capitol Hill in Washington. A U.S. House investigation has found that gun manufacturers have taken in more than $1 billion from selling AR-15-style guns over the past decade. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)

Nadler and Maloney chair the powerful House Judiciary and Oversight committees, respectively.

Another Democrat, 38-year-old attorney Suraj Patel, is also running in the primary race for New York’s 12th District.

The district is expected to heavily favor Democrats in the general election.

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