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Tiny Trumpy Rep Melts Down at Being Busted Attacking Woman
The Daily Beast • • nation
Key Points:
- Anthony Constantino, a New York Republican candidate, launched a profanity-laden tirade against the media and specifically targeted female reporter Kate Lisa after she reported on his aggressive campaign style.
- During an election night speech, Constantino echoed Trump-like rhetoric by attacking the "evil media" and calling Lisa an "a-----e," citing her critical coverage of his association with political consultant Roger Stone.
- Constantino also criticized The Daily Beast for its headline covering his outburst and disputed descriptions of Lisa, while threatening a reporter's removal from an event and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
- Despite controversy, including sharing a deepfake video maligning his opponent, Constantino leads Democrat Blake Gendebien by two percentage points in the New York 21st District race with 95% of votes counted.
- A GOP insider described Constantino as unfit for Congress, highlighting concerns about his conduct and temperament amid a contentious and closely watched midterm election.
