Dem NY Gov Candidate Backtracks On Don’t Say Gay

Gothamist reports:

Rep. Tom Suozzi wants to make clear: He doesn’t support Florida’s controversial new law restricting discussion of sexual identity in schools — despite saying some aspects of it were “reasonable” and made “common sense” just last week.

Suozzi said his prior comments were “very inartful in the way I spoke.” He said he opposes both the law – which all but bans discussion of gender identity and sexual orientation in grades K-3 – as well as Florida’s Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, one of its biggest boosters.

“I want to clear up any misunderstandings: I oppose Gov. DeSantis,” Suozzi said. “I oppose the, Don’t Say Gay bill, full stop. I oppose them. I fully support LGBT families.”

Rep. Tom Suozzi says he doesn’t support Florida’s controversial new “Don’t Say Gay” law — despite saying some aspects of it were “reasonable” and made “common sense” just last week. https://t.co/seX6aFm3nk

— Gothamist (@Gothamist) April 19, 2022

My op-ed in today’s @NYDNOpinions: I’m gay, and my old boss Tom Suozzi let me down.
“According to state government, nearly 60% of LGBTQ youth feel unsafe in school and most hear homophobic or transphobic slurs, often coming from staff.”https://t.co/sg4ZV0Xxpc

— Matthew Albert (@mightymalbert) April 19, 2022

New local polling for NY Democratic Primary after Lt. Governor arrest and resignation:

Suozzi: 35%
Hochul: 21%
Williams: 19%
Undecided: 25%

Poll taken April 14-16, only registered Democratic voters included in poll, 3,217 votes.

— Matt ?? (@TGSpectrum_YT) April 16, 2022