Press Release
Queens County Republican Party 24-55 Francis Lewis Boulevard Whitestone, NY 11357 For Immediate Release May 19, 2010 Contact: Richard A. Alicea 347-463-3957
Queens GOP Makes Major Endorsements in Statewide and Local Races
May 17, 2010 – At the Queens Republican Party’s May Executive Committee meeting, a number of important endorsements were made in critical races in the effort to take control of the U.S. Congress and the N.Y. State Senate.
In the highly anticipated race to challenge Sen. Kristin Gillibrand, the Queens GOP endorsed former Congressman Joe DioGuardi. The committee expressed their belief that DioGuardi, a CPA, had both the experience and fiscal acumen to beat Gillibrand and lead the way for reform in Washington. To challenge Sen. Chuck Schumer, the committee endorsed Nassau County Comptroller George Maragos, who has successfully been leading the effort to reform Nassau’s budget woes in the face of crippling taxation and red ink.
To replace Andrew Cuomo as Attorney General the Queens GOP endorsed the highly regarded Staten Island District Attorney, Dan Donovan, in what is seen as one of the most competitive statewide races and possibly the best chance for a GOP pick up.
