GOP Rep. John Katko, who voted to impeach Trump, being recruited to run for governor of New York

[DonViejo]

PUBLISHED FRI, APR 16 20218:51 AM EDT

Brian Schwartz
@SCHWARTZBCNBC

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Republican U.S. Rep. John Katko is being pushed to run for governor of New York next year.

Katko, who voted to impeach former President Donald Trump, has not ruled out running, sources said.

He faces a potentially tough reelection campaign in New York’s 24th congressional district.

A Republican congressman who voted to impeach former President Donald Trump is being recruited to run for New York governor next year, according to people briefed on the matter.

The lawmaker, Rep. John Katko, has not ruled out running, said these people, who declined to be named due to the private nature of the conversations.

The development comes as New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat, is under fire for multiple scandals. Several women have accused him of sexual harassment, which he denies, while his administration is under investigation for its handling of Covid-19 death data. Cuomo has refused calls to resign and has been on track to run for a fourth term.

Katko, who has called for Cuomo’s resignation, is a prominent member of the House Republican caucus. He is the ranking member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, potentially putting him in line to be chairman if the GOP Republicans retake the House during 2022′s midterm elections.

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[Lovie777]

1. Katko will be . . .

relying on Democrats for votes and at this point in time I don't see that happening.

[FalloutShelter]

2. Oh Hell NO!