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Statement From Chairman Jesse Garcia: Suffolk County & Brookhaven Town Republican Committee:THE DEMOCRAT PARTY HAS A NEW LEADER — AND HE'S A SOCIALIST ________________________The Leader of the Democrat PartyFor years, Americans have been wondering who the leaders of the Democrat Party were. Names like Barack Obama, Chuck Schumer, Nancy Pelosi, or Hakeem Jeffries, just to name a few, were thrown around. It became an ongoing game of “Where’s Waldo”.We now know the truth.The leader of the Democrat Party is self-described socialist and communist New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.The evidence is undeniable.Candidates backed by Mamdani and the Democratic Socialists soundly defeated candidates supported by House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Democratic Socialists swept key races and sent a clear message: the far-left has taken control of the Democrat Party.This is no longer a debate between conservatives and liberals.This is a battle between American freedom and socialist government control.The agenda being promoted by the Democratic Socialist movement is alarming:• Defund the police.• Shut down jails.• Expand government control over private property.• Place the power of the state above faith, family, and local communities.• Redistribute wealth from hardworking families, workers, and entrepreneurs.• No borders• Eliminate ICE.• Raise taxes on the very people who create jobs and keep Long Island's economy moving.And the list goes on and on, including Democrat Socialist Party candidates who refuse to stand for the Pledge of Allegiance.They reject the very principles that made America the greatest nation in the history of the world.They reject American Exceptionalism.They reject the belief that success comes through hard work, personal responsibility, and opportunity.They reject the idea that families—not government bureaucrats—should be the foundation of society.The rise of Democratic Socialism should concern every American regardless of party registration.Polls show growing support for socialism among Democrat voters, particularly younger generations. While thousands of people around the world visit America for the World Cup. They see first-hand and are celebrating the dream of America, of our freedom, our opportunity, and our way of life. All this while too many on the far left extreme Democrats are determined to transform America into something it was never meant to be.Republicans are Fighting Back.We believe in free markets, economic liberty, and the entrepreneurial spirit that has lifted more people out of poverty than any government program ever conceived.We believe in constitutional rights, limited government, religious liberty, free speech, and the right of citizens to govern themselves—not be governed by unelected bureaucrats.We believe in American Exceptionalism and teaching future generations that the United States remains history's greatest force for freedom, prosperity, and human achievement.We believe in secure borders, strong law enforcement, public safety, and a nation that enforces its laws equally and protects its citizens.Most importantly, we believe that faith, family, community, and personal responsibility matter more than government dependency.The choice facing America is becoming increasingly clear.The Democrats believe government should control more of your life.While Republicans and common-sense people believe you should control your own destiny.As President Donald J. Trump said:"America will never be a socialist country. Our nation was founded on liberty and independence—not government coercion, domination, and control."The Suffolk County and Brookhaven Town Republican Committees – along with all nine of our sister GOP organizations and partners in the Suffolk County Conservative Party - will continue fighting to preserve the values that built this nation and made Long Island one of the greatest places in America to live, work, raise a family, and pursue the American Dream.This election is no longer about left versus right. It is about whether government should control more of your life, or whether individuals, families, businesses, and communities should be free to chart their own future.The torch of freedom is ours to carry—and we will never surrender it.