Blakeman, Stefanik trade insults as New York Republicans lick their wounds after election defeat

New York Republicans are in disarray after getting wiped out by the big blue wave in the 2026 general election.

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman and outgoing Rep. Elise Stefanik, once rivals for the Republican gubernatorial nomination, publicly attacked each other Thursday as the party grappled with its nearly 20-point defeat to Gov. Kathy Hochul.