GOP ditches Ocasio-Cortez’s opponent after domestic violence claims surface
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The Bronx and Queens, New York GOP withdrew support for Republican candidate Anthony Pappas after admitting he has been accused of domestic violence. (Anthony Pappas for Congress Facebook)
In a stunning development, the Queens and Bronx Republicans leaders have withdrawn support for Anthony Pappas, their congressional candidate against Democratic socialist Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, after he admitted that his ex-wife accused of him domestic violence and took out a restraining order.
Pappas also told Queens GOP chairwoman Joann Ariola and Bronx leader Michael Rendino that he put $1,200 in his campaign account — but the government froze it because he owed his ex-wife at least $1 million following their divorce.
Both party leaders told The Post that Pappas was “unhinged.”
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}But his name will stay on Tuesday’s ballot because it’s too late to get it removed.
Pappas, a 72-year-old university professor, had expected to face longtime Rep. Joe Crowley in the 14th congressional district that includes parts of Queens and The Bronx.
But Ocasio-Cortez startled the political world by ousting Crowley in June’s Democratic primary.
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