Documented liar and alleged fraudster George Santos has ended his independent bid for a House seat that he had little chance of winning, saying he did not want to split the vote with his Republican rival and risk electing a Democrat. Announcing the withdrawal of his candidacy for New York’s 1st Congressional District on Tuesday, […]
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Expelled former Rep. George Santos ends his independent bid for Congress
Former New York Rep. George Santos announced Tuesday that he was ending his independent campaign for a seat in Congress. Santos, a Republican who was expelled from the House late last year, had said last month that he was running for New York’s First Congressional District as an independent. “I have decided to withdraw from […]
George Santos Is Running for Congress Again, Just Months After House Expelled Him
When former Republican Rep. George Santos was expelled from Congress in December, he swore he would never return. “Why would I want to stay here?” he told reporters at the time. “To hell with this place.” Santos has alleged widespread corruption and inefficacy among his previous peers, calling Congress “the longest soap opera in the world” […]
Former US Rep. George Santos, expelled from Congress, says he is running again
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former U.S. Rep. George Santos, who was expelled from Congress in December and faces federal charges of defrauding donors to his 2022 campaign, has announced he is running for the House again. Santos, a Republican who is just the sixth member to be ousted by fellow House members, posted Thursday night on […]
Former Rep. George Santos announces run for Congress
Former Rep. George Santos announced Thursday night that he will run for New York’s 1st Congressional District, challenging a Republican who voted to expel him from Congress. “Tonight, I want to announce that I will be returning to the arena of politics and challenging Nick for the battle over #NY1,” Santos wrote on X, referring […]
Ousted Rep. George Santos Announces Plan To Run For Congress Again
Just three months after being expelled from Congress and after declaring he would not seek reelection, former Republican New York Rep. George Santos has decided that he will throw his hat back in the ring. On Thursday night, Santos shared a post on X, formerly Twitter, announcing his plans to challenge Rep. Nicholas J. LaLota […]
Expelled congressman George Santos announces he is re-running for Congress after turning up at SOTU
Expelled New York Congressman George Santos — who made a surprise appearance at the State of the Union — announced he is running for office again in 2024. “New York hasn’t had a real conservative represent them since I left office arbitrarily, thanks to RINO, empty suits like @nicklalota,” Mr Santos wrote on X. “He […]