{"id":2183122,"date":"2024-02-21T15:31:02","date_gmt":"2024-02-21T20:31:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fmr-cnn-anchor-john-avlon-announces-run-for-congress\/"},"modified":"2024-02-21T15:33:17","modified_gmt":"2024-02-21T20:33:17","slug":"fmr-cnn-anchor-john-avlon-announces-run-for-congress","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/fmr-cnn-anchor-john-avlon-announces-run-for-congress\/","title":{"rendered":"Former CNN anchor John Avlon to run for Congress"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Ffmr-cnn-anchor-john-avlon-announces-run-for-congress%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2183122&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p><!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-content\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">John Avlon, Journalist, Political\u2063 Commentator, \u2063Author speaks on stage as The Bob Woodruff Foundation\u2063 hosts The Got Your 6 Summit at Metropolitan Pavilion on June 15, 2022 \u2062in New York City. \u200d(Photo \u200dby Slaven Vlasic\/Getty Images for The Bob Woodruff Foundation\u200c )<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>OAN\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oann.com\/tag\/frank-lara-risco\">Frank\u200d Lara-Risco<\/a><\/h2>\n<h3>12:27 PM \u2013 Wednesday, February \u206421,\u2063 2024<\/h3>\n<p>Former CNN anchor John Avlon \u2063has announced his candidacy for Congress.<\/p>\n<div id=\"div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3\" style=\"min-width: 320px; min-height: 50px; text-align: center;\">  \t<script>  \t\tgoogletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1663871513696-art-3'); });  \t<\/script>  <\/div>\n<div class=\"ad-slot__ad-label\">Advertisement<\/div>\n<\/p>\n<p>Avlon shared a video on Twitter on Wednesday, officially declaring his intention to\u200d represent New York\u2019s 1<sup>st<\/sup> congressional district. <\/p>\n<p>He has filed to run in the Democratic primary. The former anchor aims to challenge first-term GOP congressman Nick LaLota in November.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote data-service=\"twitter\" data-category=\"marketing\" data-placeholder-image=\"https:\/\/c3.oann.com\/wp-content\/plugins\/complianz-gdpr\/assets\/images\/placeholders\/twitter-minimal.jpg\" class=\"cmplz-placeholder-element twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">It&#8217;s official: I&#8217;m running \u2062for Congress in <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NY01?src=hash&#038;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NY01<\/a> \u2064 because \u200dthere&#8217;s too much at stake for the country &#038; community \u200bI love.\u2062 Long Island families deserve \u2064someone who fights \u200bfor their values, not \u200cTrump&#8217;s.\u2063 It&#8217;s time for us all to get off the sidelines. Join Me. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/fMu8RdLyBL\">https:\/\/t.co\/fMu8RdLyBL<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/RHWAam8yif\">pic.twitter.com\/RHWAam8yif<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 John Avlon (@JohnAvlon) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JohnAvlon\/status\/1760258353928798377?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">February 21, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script type=\"text\/plain\" data-service=\"twitter\" data-category=\"marketing\" async data-cmplz-src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script> <\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Avlon recently left CNN after spending several years at\u2064 the mainstream media outlet. <\/p>\n<p>New York\u2019s 1<sup>st<\/sup> congressional\u200b district was won\u2064 by LaLota with an 11-point\u200b margin in 2022, contributing to the\u200c Republicans&#8217; majority in the lower chamber.<\/p>\n<p>Stay informed! 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Avlon officially declared his \u2064intention in a video\u2062 shared on Twitter \u2062on \u200cWednesday. He \u2063has filed to \u2063run in the Democratic primary\u200c and hopes to challenge first-term GOP congressman\u200c Nick LaLota in November.<\/p>\n<p>In \u200bhis announcement video, Avlon emphasized\u200d the importance of representing Long\u200b Island families and fighting for their values,\u2064 rather than aligning with\u200d former President Trump&#8217;s agenda. \u200cAvlon\u200d believes that there is too much \u200dat stake for the country and community he loves, \u2062and \u200cit is time for everyone to\u2064 get off the sidelines and actively participate \u2062in shaping the future.<\/p>\n<p>Avlon&#8217;s decision to run\u2062 for Congress comes at a critical time in American\u2064 politics. As a former CNN anchor \u200dand political commentator, he brings a\u2063 wealth of experience and knowledge to the table. \u2064Avlon has \u2062been a\u2064 prominent voice \u200din the media landscape,\u200b providing\u200d analysis and insight on various \u2062political \u200dissues.<\/p>\n<p>Running\u200c for Congress is \u200ca natural progression for Avlon, as it allows him to directly contribute\u2062 to the decision-making process and advocate for the \u2064issues he cares about. By seeking public office, he\u200d aims to bring positive change \u2062to \u200dhis district and work towards a better future for all constituents.<\/p>\n<p>Avlon&#8217;s announcement has garnered attention \u200dand support, with many individuals\u2063 expressing their enthusiasm for his campaign. His background in journalism and political analysis has allowed him to develop a deep understanding of the political landscape,\u200c and his\u200d experiences have shaped his perspective\u200b on key \u2064issues facing the country.<\/p>\n<p>As he embarks on this new chapter, \u200dAvlon will undoubtedly face challenges along the way. Running a successful congressional campaign requires dedication, resilience, and the\u200b ability to\u200b connect with voters on a personal \u200blevel. However, Avlon&#8217;s track record and commitment to public service \u200csuggest that he is\u2064 well-prepared to take on \u200cthis role and \u2064make a positive impact.<\/p>\n<p>The Democratic primary and the subsequent general election will determine whether \u2064Avlon will have the\u2064 opportunity to represent New\u200d York&#8217;s 1st congressional district. Regardless of the outcome, his decision to run for Congress demonstrates \u200ca \u200dcommitment\u2064 to public service and \u2062a desire \u2062to contribute to \u200bthe\u2063 betterment of his\u200d community and country.<\/p>\n<p>Avlon&#8217;s candidacy brings fresh perspectives and new ideas to the forefront of political\u2062 discourse.\u2064 His experience in media\u200d and his dedication to serving the public make him a compelling candidate. As the \u200delection\u200b season progresses, it will be interesting\u2062 to see how Avlon&#8217;s campaign unfolds and what impact he will have on the political landscape.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Avlon speaks at The Got Your 6 Summit in NYC. Photo by Slaven Vlasic\/Getty Images. 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