Democrat Pat Ryan did not mince words in laying out his version of the stakes in Tuesday's New York state special congressional election, telling supporters that Republican attacks on abortion are contributing to an 'existential' threat to U.S. democracy.
Pat Ryan, the Democratic nominee in a special election for New York's 19th Congressional District, addresses supporters in Woodstock, New York, U.S. August 16, 2022. REUTERS/Joseph AxWOODSTOCK, N.Y., Aug 21 - Democrat Pat Ryan did not mince words in laying out his version of the stakes in Tuesday's New York state special congressional election, telling supporters that Republican attacks on abortion are contributing to an "existential" threat to U.S. democracy.
Across the nation, Democratic candidates have seized on the Supreme Court ruling to argue that a Republican-controlled Congress would further endanger abortion rights and other freedoms. Both parties are eyeing the New York race for clues as to how abortion or economic issues will mobilize voters in November. The sprawling district includes both liberal Hudson Valley towns such as Kingston and Woodstock, which have seen an influx of New York City residents in recent years, as well as rural areas farther west.Ryan, the executive of Ulster County, centered his first campaign ad on abortion.
In an interview, Molinaro dismissed Ryan's attacks on abortion, arguing that voters care more about pocketbook issues. Ryan called the notion that Democrats must choose between emphasizing individual rights or the economy a "false choice," adding that Republicans have consistently opposed Democratic bills that he said would lower costs for working families."This is our opportunity to send a clear message right here in New York 19 that this is not the direction that – not only we here but Americans – want our country to go," Ryan told the audience in Woodstock.
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