Michael Gerald Endorses George Latimer for Congress

 

The Reverend Michael Gerald of Tuckahoe announced today he is ending his campaign for Congress is New York’s 16th Congressional district (CD16). His decision coincides with the finalization of Congressional district lines in New York. Gerald paused his campaign when George Latimer entered the race; now that George definitely resides within the newly drawn district, Gerald is exiting and will actively campaign for Latimer. 

“Many things have changed since I announced my candidacy for Congress In July,” said Gerald. “But some things have not changed; the residents of CD 16 still deserve a congressman who shares our Democratic values and represents them with his votes. Bowman is not that person, on major bills he has consistently voted against President Biden, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Minority Leader Hakeem Je]ries. He and his extreme left cronies are often the lone Democrats voting with a sea of Republicans.” 

Citing Latimer’s record of progressive accomplishments Gerald says “George Latimer is the proven leader CD 16 needs now to move our country forward. I have known George for years, he and I share the belief that ‘50 percent of something is better than 100 percent of nothing.’ He and I have worked side by side on issues that directly benefit the Black community, including housing, civil rights and criminal justice reform, just to name a few.” 

Gerald continues “George’s opponent, Rep. Bowman, does not share my core values. He lacks the sensibilities and personal care for all the district’s constituents. He looks for attention by grand- standing and quarreling on camera to curry publicity. His antics are a waste of time and CD 16’s resources. While Bowman’s been obsessed with exchanging insults with people like Marjorie Taylor Greene, he hasn’t accomplished much for the district or those he claims to fight for most.” 

Gerald is not surprised by the vicious, hate-filled rhetoric or avalanche of falsehoods Bowman is running against Latimer. Gerald will actively campaign for Latimer and says he is dedicated to ensuring a victory for Latimer in the June Democratic primary.