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(70,006 posts)It's up to her constituents in her district in NYC to elect either her or the Republican.
We must retake the House. We must support all Democratic candidates in the GE.
If you live far from NYC and somebody in your district expresses concern about this candidate in NYC, perhaps because they've seen something promoted by Republicans or trolls on social media, I suggest gently redirecting the conversation. It could go like this:
"I heard the Democrats want to close all the prisons and let criminals free!"
You: "I've not heard that. I'm going to vote for (insert name of your Democratic congressional candidate). They believe (summarize what your Democratic candidate is pushing).
Simple redirection. Allay fears by bringing things back to the local candidate.