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Debra Messing, known for her support of Democrats, endorsed Bruce Blakeman, a Republican backed by former President Trump, in the New York governor’s race. In an Instagram post, she cited economic decline and high living costs as reasons for this political shift, expressing hope that Blakeman will address these issues. Messing emphasized affordability concerns, stating that residents are struggling with financial pressures in New York City.
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Debra Messing, an actress known for her work on "Will & Grace", endorsed Bruce Blakeman, a Republican candidate for governor of New York, rather than supporting incumbent Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul. This marks a significant shift from Messing's previous political affiliations and criticisms against President Trump, whom Blakeman has supported. At a Manhattan fundraiser hosted by dietician Tanya Zuckerbrot, Messing expressed her dissatisfaction with the current state of New York, citing economic decline and loss of business as reasons for her endorsement of Blakeman. She emphasized that Blakeman represents what New York needs, addressing concerns about affordability and quality of life.
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Debra Messing has had enough with the state of New York.
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Messing → have → York
The "Will & Grace" actress snubbed Democratic incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul and instead threw her support behind Republican Bruce Blakeman in the New York governor’s race.
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actress → snub → race
The endorsement marked a striking political shift for Messing, who has campaigned for Democratic candidates in the past.
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who → mark → past
She previously backed Hillary Clinton in 2016 and Cynthia Nixon's 2018 bid for New York governor.
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She → back → governor
Messing has also publicly clashed with President Donald Trump, a supporter of Blakeman.
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Messing → clash → Blakeman
Her past political allegiances appeared to take a back seat as Messing enthusiastically praised Blakeman’s campaign for governor.
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Messing → appear → governor
"Oh gosh, I am so grateful that you are running," she told Blakeman in a video shared on Instagram.
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she → run → Instagram
"You are what we need more than anything."
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we → need → anything
"The decline in this city over the last four years has been so exponential and devastating economically, socially on every level and obviously we've lost so much business here.
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we → lose → business
People are leaving the city."
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People → leave → city
Fox News Digital reached out to Messing's representative for comment.
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Digital → reach → comment
The "Wedding Date" star, a New York native, said her support for Blakeman was rooted in concerns about the direction of the city and the financial pressures facing residents.
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support → say → residents
"I was born here.
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I → bear → ?
This is the city I love and it's not the city that I love anymore and I believe with all my heart that you are the answer," she added.
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she → love → heart
"You are the affordable candidate and I think more than anything people are just really struggling and they need their utilities to be lower and they don't want to have to pay to have congestion and the driving."
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they → think → congestion
Messing said affordability was at the heart of her concerns, pointing to the growing financial burden she believes New Yorkers are being forced to shoulder.
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Yorkers → say → burden
"It's just too expensive to live in New York City and I love the fact that that is the top of your mind," she added.
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she → live → mind
Blakeman currently serves as Nassau County executive and is the Republican nominee for governor of New York in the 2026 election.
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Blakeman → serve → election
He has challenged Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul in the race, with affordability, taxes, crime and immigration at the center of his campaign.
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affordability → challenge → campaign
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