Posted on 08/17/2026 3:28:10 PM PDT by Libloather
She’s breaking for Bruce.
A dyed-in-the-wool Democratic donor who previously contributed to Gov. Kathy Hochul’s campaign is raising funds for her Republican gubernatorial opponent Bruce Blakeman, The Post has learned.
Bonnie Englebardt Lautenberg, a professional photographer and philanthropist who’s the widow of late New Jersey Democratic Sen. Frank Lautenberg, plans to hold a fundraiser for Blakeman’s campaign, she confirmed Monday.
“It’s the talk of the Hamptons,” said one Democrat who expressed surprise. “It’s a good get for Bruce.”
The tongue-wagging switcheroo is all the more surprising given that Lautenberg, 79, donated $1,000 to Democratic incumbent Hochul’s re-election campaign in July 2025, records show.
Lautenberg’s Hochul handout was among hundreds of thousands of dollars she has forked over to Democratic causes over the part decade, including to campaigns for Kamala Harris and Hillary Clinton, a review of federal filings shows.
The deep-pocketed artist confirmed to The Post that she’s holding a fundraiser for Blakeman – a conservative who counts President Trump as a personal friend – but said little more.
“It’s true,” Lautenberg said.
(Excerpt) Read more at nypost.com ...
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For the sake of the REST of New York (everywhere outside of NYC!) I sure hope Hochul’s DONE!
"The only thing worse than being talked about is NOT being talked about." - Oscar Wilde..........
Hochul’s running mate Adrienne Adams heckled, booed by Israel supporters at NYC Dem forum
https://nypost.com/2026/08/17/us-news/adrienne-adams-heckled-at-rowdy-brooklyn-forum/
Bob Grant called him Lousenberg.
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