In one word: “no.”
Democrat Tom Suozzi said he won’t seek President Biden’s endorsement in the narrowly contested House seat — giving a brief one-word answer when asked about that possibility on Sunday.
Suozzi faces Republican Mazi Pilp in a Feb. 13 special election to replace serial liar George Santos, who was ousted in Congress — with early voting set to begin Saturday.
“No,” Suozzi said when asked if he would get the president’s endorsement, drooling over a Dim Sum-and-awesome gathering at Canton Manor on Northern Boulevard in Bayside.
“This is a local race. This is me against MazI Philip. And as far as figures across the state and country, that’s not what this race is about,” said Suozzi.
“I am a Democrat. I support the Democrats … I will vote for Joe Biden. I will vote for the Democratic candidate.”
Suozzi, who previously held the seat, also said “no” when asked if fellow Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul would run against him.
Suozzi ran against Hochul in the 2022 gubernatorial primary, which Hochul won.
Democrat Tom Suozzi said he would not seek President Biden’s endorsement. Gregory P. Mango Suozzi faces Republican Mazi Pilp in the February 13 special election. Gregory P. Mango
A recent Emerson College Pix 11 poll found both fellow Dems Biden and Hochul unpopular in the Third Congressional district that covers Nassau County and Eastern Queens.
Only a third of voters surveyed said they approve of Biden and 59% disapprove of the job he is doing as president, while only a quarter of voters approve of the job Kathy Hochul is doing and 66% disapprove.
Meanwhile, Philip’s campaign said it is not seeking an endorsement from former President Donald Trump, the likely GOP nominee for the White House and a major force in the Republican Party despite being loathed by Democrats in battleground districts.
Philip declined to answer if he voted for Trump in the past, though he said he would support him as the 2024 GOP White House nominee.
“No,” Suozzi said when asked if he would seek the president’s endorsement. AP
“In terms of getting Trump’s support, Mazi is running on his own merits and we’re confident his message about secure borders, public safety and restoring SALT cuts resonated with voters in CD-3,” said Philip campaign spokesman Brian Devine.
The Asian vote could be an important change vote in the district. Neighborhoods in the boroughs bordering Flushing — such as Bayside, Queens — have large Korean and Chinese populations.
Although Suozzi distanced himself from Biden and Hochul, he was thrilled Sunday to have fun with Rep. Grace Meng — the first Asian American elected to Congress in New York — who represents neighboring districts covering central Queens including Flushing.
“Can’t help me, he definitely helps me with Asian voters. We have done all kinds of events together, dim sum parties. We do Korean barbecue,” Suozzi said.
Suozzi ran against Hochul in the 2022 gubernatorial primary, which Hochul won. AP
Suozzi, speaking a few words in Chinese, stood on a chair in the restaurant and said, “This is a very important race. And people from all over the country will see this race. And if I win this race, people will say what happened!?
“And I would say look at the Chinese American and Asian American community and what they are doing to bring victory to CD3!” Suozzi said. “And every time I have to think about what I should do to fight for the Chinese-American community, I just ask Grace Meng!”
Early Sunday morning, both Suozzi and Filip spoke at a “Run for Their Lives” event at the Mid-Island Jewish Community Center in Plainview, appearing alongside Orna and Ronen Neutra, whose son, Omer, is being held hostage in Gaza.
Philip also attended several campaign fundraisers Sunday, his campaign said.
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