Morning Wire Zeldin Takes Lead & Big Tech Colludes with Big Government | 11.2.22
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Nov 2, 2022 Lee Zeldin is making waves in New York's gubernatorial race, pulling ahead of Governor Hochul amid rising crime concerns. A striking report exposes the collusion between the DHS and social media companies to censor information, igniting debates on free speech. Voter frustrations with political representation are mounting, especially regarding teachers' unions pouring money into groups that half their members don't support. This episode captures the swirling dynamics of politics, censorship, and big tech's role in the election narrative.
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NY Governor Race Tightens
- New York's gubernatorial race has tightened significantly, with Republican Lee Zeldin closing the gap on incumbent Democrat Kathy Hochul.
- Hochul's campaign is reportedly in panic mode, struggling to address crime concerns while maintaining a nuanced message.
Hochul's Debate Gaffe
- During last week's debate, Hochul questioned Zeldin's focus on crime, a move that Zeldin has used to his advantage.
- Zeldin's campaign is running ads featuring Hochul's debate remarks, portraying her as out of touch with voters' concerns about crime.
DHS and Social Media Censorship
- The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has been coordinating with social media companies to censor information deemed misinformation.
- Leaked documents reveal DHS's broad scope of monitoring, including pandemic origins, vaccine efficacy, and even parody accounts.