The Reverend Michael Gerald of Tuckahoe, who had been running a distant third in the Democratic primary of New York’s 16th Congressional district (CD16) against Westchester County Executive George Latimer and sitting Congressman Jamaal Bowman, announced he was ending his campaign for Congress. 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 Jeffries. He and his extreme left cronies are often the lone Democrats voting with a sea of Republicans.”
On Latimer, Gerald said “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 continued “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.”
The Democratic primary is on Tuesday, June 25, 2024.
