Elise Stefanik Drowned Out by Furious Protesters
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Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-NY) was met with protesters at an event meant to honor a late county clerk. Stefanik attempted to approach the podium in Plattsburgh, New York, twice to address the crowd but met opposition from protesters.
President Donald Trump and Rep. Elise Stefanik want to end the practice of voting by mail and the use of digital counting machines, both arguing that the practices are insecure and subject to significant fraud.
MSNBC's "Morning Joe" called Elise Stefanik's boos in New York on Monday a "terrible sign" for other Republicans in Congress and the Senate.
Video shared by WPTZ shows Stefanik made a rare public appearance in Upstate New York on Monday for a ceremony to honor the late John Zurlo. According to the TV station, protesters made up more than half of the crowd, loudly booing the Republican congresswoman both times she attempted to speak at the Clinton County Government Center in Plattsburgh.
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The renaming of the Clinton County Government Center in honor of late longtime clerk John Zurlo was overshadowed by dozens of protestors who came out to jeer Congresswoman Elise Stefanik at the ceremony Monday.