From Mother Jones · Noah Lanard · · 1m
Anthony Constantino’s post-election crashout
Anthony Constantino wins New York district but becomes GOP’s most volatile new member.
In brief
Anthony Constantino wins New York district but becomes GOP’s most volatile new member. Anthony Constantino won New York’s 21st congressional district by 2 points but was criticized for his aggressive post-victory behavior. Originally reported by Mother Jones.
Election night rally
Anthony Constantino gave a victory speech at an election eve rally in upstate New York.
“Fake news wasn’t accurate, it’s actually evil news”
Trump endorsement
Constantino won New York’s 21st congressional district by 2 points with Trump’s support.
Campaign background
Constantino, a sticker mogul and rapper, spent years in Mexico as a boxer.
Post-victory behavior
Constantino blamed reporters for his loss and called them scumbags and evil.
“Look at that asshole, right there … Take a picture of him … [City & State reporter] Kate Lisa, another fucking asshole”
Text message attack
Constantino texted a GOP chair: 'Resign you scumbag' on election night.
“Resign you scumbag”
Public backlash
Blakeman called Constantino 'by far the worst candidate I ever encountered'.
“by far the worst candidate I ever encountered”
Further attacks
Constantino claimed a reporter was '33 and looks 53' and his IQ is 132.
“My IQ is 132”
Final question
Constantino asked his staff where his mom was after the rally.
The essence
Anthony Constantino won New York’s 21st congressional district by 2 points but was criticized for his aggressive post-victory behavior.
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