Washington DC – Following reports that Democrat Tom Suozzi has won the special election to fill the seat of the disgraced and corrupt George Santos in New York's 3rd District. Rahna Epting, Executive Director of MoveOn Political Action released the following statement:
“Our Long Island and Queens members are motivated to head to the polls to stop pro-Trump, anti-abortion extremist Mazi Melesa Pilip from claiming her district. This is a tremendous victory for the residents of New York's 3rd District, who are finally free from the rule of MAGA and the legacy of lying lawmakers who cheat the system to line their own pockets and closets. “We look forward to being here to show MAGA the door and turning other New York House districts blue again this fall.”
As reported new york times, MoveOn has launched a $32 million political program to defeat MAGA, take back the House, win another top three Democrats, and protect democracy. Since George Santos took office, MoveOn and its Queens and Long Island members have been calling for a new representative and demanding that he resign or be expelled. In the weeks leading up to the special election to fill the old seat, MoveOn mobilized members and voters in the area to vote for MAGA through callbacks and targeted digital advertising. More than led to his ouster. 154,000 members signed. memorial So that Santos can step away from his rampant lies and corruption. And in December, MoveOn 15ft inflatable A disgraced former lawmaker is pictured outside Parliament House during a rally calling for his expulsion from parliament.
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