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New York Democrats really don't like to lose:

What profound reason are the New York Democrats giving to get Hochul to delay the special election? Elections are too expensive, and New York needs to save money. “Right now, New Yorkers are facing unprecedented challenges including the strain on our democracy and our high cost of living,” Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins said in a statement. "At a time when people need our government to work more efficiently, this legislation is a common-sense approach that saves taxpayer dollars while maximizing voter turnout. In this moment of national uncertainty, we must protect democratic participation while ensuring the government remains fiscally responsible. This legislation achieves both.” ROFLMAO. Meanwhile, New York Republicans expressed their displeasure in a strongly worded statement by Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt. It's not much, but it's all they got. “The radical Democrats in Albany just dropped a corrupt, backroom disastrous bill on a Friday night because that’s what power-hungry politicians do when they’re trying to silence the people and rig the system in their favor,” Ortt said. “This disgraceful move will deny over 750,000 New Yorkers their voice for months, all because Democrats are terrified of losing power and will do anything to stop President Trump from putting America first."

So much for "defending deomcracy..."