Congresswoman Malliotakis on Gerrymandering, Mail-in Ballots, and NYC Politics

Stance on Gerrymandering

• ❌ Congresswoman Malliotakis unequivocally states that gerrymandering is wrong and corrupt, regardless of whether it's done by Republicans or Democrats.
• 💡 She advocates for competitive maps where voters decide their representatives, emphasizing that gerrymandering takes away the people's voice.
• ⚖️ She highlights that New York voters made it clear in a referendum that they do not want political gerrymandering, referencing a successful lawsuit that overturned a previous state map.
• 🇺🇸 While disagreeing with Republicans in Texas for opening the "floodgate," she believes Republicans can win on merit by delivering tax relief and economic improvements.

Mail-in Ballots and Election Integrity

• ⚠️ Malliotakis believes that "no excuse" mail-in ballots and automatic ballot mailings in states like New York are wrong and require safeguards.
• ✅ She supports maintaining mail-in ballots for legitimate reasons such as vacation, disability, or military service.
• 🗳️ Concerns are raised about ballots arriving weeks after the election and potential corruption, emphasizing the need for safeguards and timeframes.

Views on NYC Mayoral and Gubernatorial Candidates

• 🚫 She strongly criticizes Justin Brandon for supporting policies like defunding the police and allowing non-citizens to vote, stating he is out of sync with constituents.
• 🚩 Regarding Manny, she expresses concern that his policies would make New York City less safe and less affordable, citing support for defunding the police and embracing radical ideologies.
• 🗽 She believes that as New Yorkers learn more about Manny's policies, they will reject him at the ballot box.
• 👩‍⚖️ For the governor's race, she believes Elise Stefanik would be the strongest candidate to contrast with Kathy Hochul, highlighting her popularity and strength.
• 🏙️ For mayor, she endorses Curtis Sliwa, citing his decades of public service and focus on public safety, contrasting him with candidates who have contributed to the city's deterioration.

Immigration and ICE Raids

• 🤝 Malliotakis suggests that ICE raids occur due to a lack of cooperation from city officials with detainer requests for criminals and gang members.
• 🚨 She believes that if cities complied with turning over individuals who are criminals and drug traffickers, ICE raids would be unnecessary.
• ⚖️ She advocates for streamlining legal immigration processes and providing a pathway to citizenship for individuals who have been in the country for a long time, have worked hard, and have no criminal record.
• 🇺🇸 She emphasizes the need to secure the border and deport criminals before addressing those who have been in the country for an extended period.

Historical Interpretation and Museums

• 📜 Malliotakis agrees that the mistakes of the past, like slavery, must be acknowledged and part of the historical record.
• ✨ She also believes museums should focus on what makes the country great and how far it has come, suggesting a re-evaluation of museum exhibits.
• 🏛️ She is sponsoring legislation for a Smithsonian Women's History Museum, highlighting her commitment to showcasing the contributions of American women.