Influential Democratic Donor Ditches Kathy Hochul and Backs Republican Opponent

Influential Democratic Donor Ditches Kathy Hochul and Backs Republican Opponent: 

A major Democratic donor will support Republican Bruce Blakeman in his effort to oust Democratic New York Gov. Kathy Hochul.

Bonnie Englebardt Lautenberg, the widow of former Democratic Sen. Frank Lautenberg of New Jersey, has crossed party lines, according to the New York Post.

“It’s the talk of the Hamptons,” said one Democrat who expressed surprise. “It’s a good get for Bruce.”