Sen. Chuck Schumer sent out a fundraising appeal on behalf of Democratic NY-26 contender Kathy Hochul, calling her surge in the polls “absolutely incredible” and deeming the May 24 special election his party’s “first chance” to send a message to the House Republicans.

Schumer was scheduled to campaign with Hochul this morning at The Family Tree Restaurant in Amherst.

“Ever since Republicans took the majority in the U.S. House, they’ve pushed a non-stop platform of unpopular and destructive ideas, like ending Medicare while preserving tax breaks for millionaires,” Schumer wrote.

“Kathy’s special election, in one of the reddest districts in the state this May 24, is our first chance to show them how much it’s going to cost them. Let’s get her over the top.”

“Kathy is exactly who we need in Congress. She is a tireless fighter for jobs, someone who will always do right by middle class families in her district, and a strong leader who will stand up to the hard right.

“Washington insiders and the media are closely watching this race. If Kathy can win a dramatic grassroots victory in this Republican stronghold, it would give Democrats the momentum in our fight to preserve Medicare and stop the Republicans’ reckless agenda.
That’s why hard right groups have just launched a smear campaign against her.”

“This race is winnable, but time is running short. We must keep Kathy on the air so she can keep fighting back against the special interest-funded attacks. With the eyes of the world watching, let’s show them exactly the kind of victory that grassroots Democrats are capable of.”

Schumer’s appeal comes on the heels of a similar email from junior Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, an early and enthusiastic Hochul supporter. Gillibrand has said she’ll head to the WNY district to campaign for the Erie County clerk in the campaign’s final days.

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