Elise Stefanik Considering Run For New York Governor

Politico reports:

Rep. Elise Stefanik is considering a run for New York governor, according to two people familiar with her thinking and granted anonymity to discuss it.

Since giving up her nomination to be U.N. ambassador, Stefanik has been getting encouragement to run from in-state Republican leadership and donors along with close allies of President Donald Trump, the people said. They believe she is formidable enough to stand a chance in the traditionally blue state.

She’s had longtime support from Trump, who this morning posted about Stefanik on Truth Social, saying simply: “Congresswoman Elise Stefanik is GREAT!!!”

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