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Reaction: Constantino slams GOP leaders in social media rants

WWNY • November 4, 2026 • nation

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Republican candidate Anthony Constantino, leading Democrat Blake Gendebien by 6,000 votes in New York’s 21st Congressional District race, posted insults targeting state and county GOP leaders on social media.
Constantino called state GOP chairman Ed Cox “dumb as rocks” and labeled the 15 county Republican committee chairs as “a group of scammers,” criticizing the state GOP as “a con job.”
Most county GOP committees had initially supported Robert Smullen before the primary, but united behind Constantino after his victory; some local GOP leaders expressed disappointment over Constantino’s remarks.
Constantino also criticized Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman, despite previously encouraging votes for him, and accused the media of being “evil,” leading to the removal of a 7 News reporter from his election-night party.
Jefferson County GOP chair Don Coon described Constantino’s behavior as “Trump-esque” and unprofessional, suggesting it may harm his effectiveness as he prepares to enter Congress.

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