Article 6JWGE John Avlon targets New York Republicans in US House campaign: ‘They’re scared’

John Avlon targets New York Republicans in US House campaign: ‘They’re scared’

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Martin Pengelly
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CNN anchor and Daily Beast editor turned Democratic candidate discusses decision to enter politics instead of covering it

To John Avlon's knowledge, the National Republican Congressional Committee didn't feel compelled to weigh in when any of the other candidates in the Democratic primary got in the race. But they did for me. And I think that's because they're scared."

The race is in New York's first congressional district, a US House seat represented by a Republican, Nick LaLota, in an area that trended towards Joe Biden in 2020 and is thus one of many Democratic targets in the state this year. Avlon announced his run on Wednesday.

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