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PODCAST: We Speak to John Cummings, Looks to Unseat AOC

Oct. 8, 2020 By Christian Murray

The Nov. 3 general election is not just about who will be the president of the United States.

There are a number of Congressional and other down-ballot races taking place.

One of those races will determine who will represent the 14th Congressional District, which covers Astoria, College Point, Corona,  North Corona, East Elmhurst, Elmhurst, Jackson Heights, Sunnyside, Woodside and the south east portion of the Bronx.

14th Congressional District

Today, we speak to John Cummings, who is the Republican candidate vying to represent the 14th Congressional District.

Cummings is running against incumbent Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who was elected to office for the first time two years ago.

We speak to Cummings about why he thinks he will serve the district better and his platform.

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George

Here is a person who dislikes her simply because she is a “socialist” which is absurd, if he truly cares about “our” children why not stay in the educational system and better those “failing schools” he mentioned, as for his views on the police as a ex-cop it figures that he would be in favor for them. His views are very extreme and he has no real answers for any time of real reforms.

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DeeDee

I heard the whole 28min interview, gave him a chance but no. His ideas on healthcare is out of touch and has no real plan. He’s seems to mainly dislike her which is not a good reason. Sorry, this Sunnysider will be voting for AOC.

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