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Instant fireworks in GOP gov showdown

Political shots come at lightning speed these days. Rep. Elise Stefanik, now competing with Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman for the Republican nomination for governor, is showing that even before Blakeman’s announcement Tuesday she was prepared to start hurling shade.

In this arena, her congressional seasoning already comes into play. Her campaign team clearly knows how to conduct intrapartisan brawling.

There is also a potential generation gap between the contenders. Blakeman came from a local political world where bipartisan compromises were once recognized as necessary, and Stefanik rose amid partisan polarization. The contrast in styles became clear just hours after their new collision course was set.

The Washington Reporter

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