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Wed Jul 6, 2022, 05:01 PM

Jul 2022

On Wednesday, local news outlet WGRZ reported that former Republican Erie County Executive Joel Giambra has suspended his campaign for New York state Senate — and left the Republican Party altogether.

"In an email sent to friends and supporters, Giambra said he, 'can no longer remain a Republican or continue with my campaign to seek the Republican nomination for Senator in the 61st District,'" said the report.
Giambra first began his campaign in February, with an endorsement from the Erie County Republican Party.

"I cannot stand with party leaders who double down in their support of the NRA after yet another mass shooting; who applaud the decision to take away a woman's right to choose and who encourage the elimination of LGBQ rights; and who still believe that Donald Trump is their president," wrote Giambra in his explanation for why he is changing his party affiliation.

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New York Republican drops out of state Senate race -- and quits the GOP [View all] FelineOverlord Jul 2022 OP

Good for him. Nevilledog Jul 2022 #1

relevant quotes for the impatient DBoon Jul 2022 #2

Applause for courage & ethical behavior Hekate Jul 2022 #3

He was a Dem until he switched in 1999. wnylib Jul 2022 #9

Interesting. A pragmatic politician. Can change parties and platforms when useful. erronis Jul 2022 #17

May we see more of this! The pukes have gone too far, and there'll be more who just can't stay on. liberalla Jul 2022 #4

Only what any decent person would do. So... ananda Jul 2022 #5

egg's & tomatoes too expensive too throw at republican's! cloudboy07 Jul 2022 #6

Loved to see this! summer_in_TX Jul 2022 #7

we need several hundred more barbtries Jul 2022 #8

Refreshing.. TY! Cha Jul 2022 #10

FelineOverlord... Upthevibe Jul 2022 #11

Why didn't he just switch parties if elected? nt Samrob Jul 2022 #12

My 2 cents NJCher Jul 2022 #14

I'm sure it's not an easy thing for one to have to stand for all GoodRaisin Jul 2022 #13

Better late than never? ecstatic Jul 2022 #15

Glad he had his "come to Jesus" moment, but... LudwigPastorius Jul 2022 #16

It was less of a "come to Jesus" moment... Layzeebeaver Jul 2022 #20

Great take on it! WinstonSmith4740 Jul 2022 #21

He was a Democrat until 1999 SouthBayDem Jul 2022 #23

In that case,... LudwigPastorius Jul 2022 #25

Anyone who could align themselves with the R party after they nominated TFG Dark n Stormy Knight Jul 2022 #18

There probably wasn't a chance in hell.... SergeStorms Jul 2022 #19

I totally get that. calimary Jul 2022 #26

Exactly. SergeStorms Jul 2022 #29

I'm glad people are starting to wake up to how dangerous this cabal is. Initech Jul 2022 #22

This is what the Republican party used to be: East Coast live and let live question everything Jul 2022 #24

Good. Even though it's your party that left you, Mr. Giambra IngridsLittleAngel Jul 2022 #27

virtues of delay Slammer Jul 2022 #28