{"id":2318262,"date":"2024-08-02T13:43:02","date_gmt":"2024-08-02T17:43:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrats-optimistic-harris-can-boost-partys-chances-in-new-york-races-washington-examiner\/"},"modified":"2024-08-02T13:47:59","modified_gmt":"2024-08-02T17:47:59","slug":"democrats-optimistic-harris-can-boost-partys-chances-in-new-york-races-washington-examiner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/democrats-optimistic-harris-can-boost-partys-chances-in-new-york-races-washington-examiner\/","title":{"rendered":"Democrats optimistic Harris can boost party&#8217;s chances in New York races &#8211; Washington Examiner"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">28<\/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%2Fdemocrats-optimistic-harris-can-boost-partys-chances-in-new-york-races-washington-examiner%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=2318262&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>In New \u200bYork, Democrats are\u2063 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/blur-of-emotions-swimsuit-model-chrissy-teigen-announces-shes-expecting-again-following-death-of-her-son\/\" title=\"\u2018Blur Of Emotions\u2019: Swimsuit Model Chrissy Teigen Announces She\u2019s Expecting Again Following Death Of Her Son\">feeling hopeful<\/a> that Vice President Kamala Harris&#8217;s recent\u200d presidential candidacy can enhance their chances in the upcoming elections for the House \u200cand other <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/why-george-soros-is-the-most-dangerous-man-in-america\/\" title=\"Why George Soros is the Most Dangerous Man in America\">lower-level races<\/a>. Harris&#8217;s entry into the race has sparked significant enthusiasm, evidenced by a remarkable\u2063 fundraising surge\u2064 that brought \u200bin \u2064over $310 million \u2063in July. This enthusiasm\u200c could help the\u200d Democrats flip the House, especially after\u200b the \u200bRepublicans gained new \u2062seats in 2022.\u2064 Prominent figures like Manhattan Democratic Chairman\u200d Keith Wright have noted the excitement her candidacy has generated. The Democrats aim to leverage this momentum in \u2064a state projected to \u200blean\u200b blue in the general election \u2063but contains several <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/editor-daily-rundown-swing-voters-slam-democrats-for-covid-tyranny-2\/\" title=\"Editor Daily Rundown: Swing Voters Slam Democrats For COVID Tyranny\">competitive congressional districts<\/a>. Additionally, former House Speaker\u200b Nancy Pelosi has \u2064reportedly \u200bdirected\u2063 criticism towards Governor Kathy\u200d Hochul \u2064regarding the\u2064 party&#8217;s strategy in the state.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Democrats optimistic Harris can boost party<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/trump-taking-regeneron-drug-remdesivir-therapy-for-coronavirus-diagnosis-ex-wh-doctor-explains\/\" title=\"Trump taking Regeneron drug, Remdesivir therapy for coronavirus diagnosis: ex-WH doctor explains\">&#038;rsquo<\/a>;s chances in New York races<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_1721373\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p>New York <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/democratic-party\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Democrats\">Democrats<\/a> are enthusiastic that the wave of support for Vice President <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/kamala-harris\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Kamala Harris&rsquo;s\">Kamala Harris&rsquo;s<\/a> recently announced candidacy can boost House and other down-ballot races in the state.<\/p>\n<p>And if they are boosted, it could greatly contribute to Democrats flipping <a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/house-of-representatives\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"the House\">the House<\/a> in their favor after Republicans used new seats in the state to do the same for them in 2022.<\/p>\n<p>There has already been some indication that Harris will help in those races. The campaign received a monumental fundraising influx (more than $310 million in July) with her entry into the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/are-covid-case-surges-more-fake-news\/\" title=\"Are COVID Case Surges More Fake News?\">presidential election<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Now certainly with a candidate like Kamala Harris, it&rsquo;s created a boatload of enthusiasm,&rdquo; Manhattan Democratic Chairman Keith Wright told <em>Politico<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>And it could change Democrats&rsquo; fate in the state, which is projected to be blue in the general election but has many battleground congressional districts.<\/p>\n<p>Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi reportedly blamed Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY), who won by a narrower margin than expected in 2022, for losing ground in the House after several Republicans picked up seats for the party.<\/p>\n<p>Hochul is adamant not to make the same mistake this year.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;She&rsquo;s been putting her money where her mouth is and the top of the ticket certainly has an effect on the down-ballot,&rdquo; Wright said.<\/p>\n<p>The prime regions Hochul could start investing in include New York&rsquo;s 4th Congressional District, 17th Congressional District, and 19th Congressional District &mdash; all labeled Republican toss-ups by <em>Cook Political Report.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) also recognizes the importance of Democrats flipping seats in the state.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;You know what&rsquo;s interesting &mdash;&nbsp;here in New York, we have four or five seats that are in play. We can win the House back in New York state alone, another five in California, and then, of course, others spread out all across the country,&rdquo; Jeffries told MSNBC&rsquo;s <em>Morning Joe<\/em> on Wednesday.<\/p>\n<p>And if Democrats can flip the House, Jeffries will likely get a promotion to a new title: speaker of the House.<\/p>\n<p> <script data-cfasync=\"false\" src=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/cdn-cgi\/scripts\/5c5dd728\/cloudflare-static\/email-decode.min.js\"><\/script><script>!function(){var g=window;g.googletag=g.googletag||{},g.googletag.cmd=g.googletag.cmd||[],g.googletag.cmd.push(function(){g.googletag.pubads().setTargeting(\"has-featured-video\",\"true\")})}();<\/script><script>var _bp=_bp||[];_bp.push({\"div\":\"Brid_1721373\",\"obj\":{\"id\":\"27789\",\"width\":\"1280\",\"height\":\"720\",\"stickyDirection\":\"below\",\"video\":\"1721373\"}});<\/script><script defer src=\"https:\/\/services.brid.tv\/player\/build\/brid.min.js\"><\/script><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Democrats are feeling hopeful that Vice President Kamala Harris&#8217;s newly announced candidacy will enhance the party&#8217;s prospects in House and other down-ballot races in New York. A surge in support for her could play a significant role in helping Democrats regain control of the House, especially after Republicans gained new seats in the state during the 2022 elections. Early signs suggest that Harris&#8217;s campaign is already making an impact, as evidenced by a substantial fundraising boost of over $310 million in July following her entry into the presidential race. &#8220;With a candidate like Kamala Harris, there&#8217;s been a tremendous amount of enthusiasm,&#8221; stated Manhattan Democratic Chairman Keith Wright to Politico. This enthusiasm could alter Democrats&#8217; fortunes in New York, which is expected to lean blue in the general election but contains several competitive congressional districts. Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has reportedly pointed fingers at Governor Kathy Hochul (D-NY) for losing ground after several Republicans secured seats last year; Hochul is determined not to repeat those mistakes this time around. &#8220;She\u2019s been backing her words with action, and having strong candidates at the top can influence those further down,&#8221; Wright noted. Key areas where Hochul might focus her investments include New York\u2019s 4th, 17th, and 19th Congressional Districts\u2014each identified as Republican toss-ups by Cook Political Report. House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) also acknowledges how crucial it is for Democrats to flip seats within the state: &#8220;Interestingly enough here in New York, we have four or five competitive seats that we can target to reclaim control of the House; another five from California would help too along with others nationwide,&#8221; Jeffries shared on MSNBC\u2019s Morning Joe on Wednesday. If successful, flipping the House could lead to Jeffries being elevated to speaker of the House<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2318263,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ap-kamala-harris-rally-election-080224.webp","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[3685,34541,32438,37030,37031],"class_list":["post-2318262","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-democrats","tag-election-strategy","tag-kamala-harris","tag-new-york-races","tag-party-morale"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/ap-kamala-harris-rally-election-080224.webp","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2318262","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2318262"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2318262\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2318263"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2318262"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2318262"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2318262"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}