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Why I'm Running “I was born and raised in the district, and continue to live and work here today. Putting what’s best for the 14th District ahead of partisanship will be my priority in Congress. Rep. Ocasio-Cortez chased Amazon out of Queens, and that cost us thousands of jobs. I will fight to bring Amazon back, and make our district appealing for future job creators” John Cummings for Congress NY-14

Meet Bronx resident John Cummings, a Republican and former Harbor Unit cop-turned-high school civics teacher who is mounting a long-shot bid to topple Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez next year.“But to just come from the outside and take somebody on is really difficult,” Cummings told The Post in an exclusive interview.The one-time bartender Ocasio-Cortez inspired him to run — for her 14th congressional district seat.“It was pointed out to me by my students that Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez pretty much made my excuse– and I’ll use their quotes– ‘a lame one,’” he said.So the 59-year-old Saint Raymond High School instructor plans to file paperwork with...

Bear Bottoms Comment: The following is the introduction of a manuscript written by FBI Agent Del Hahn now called "For A Little Excitement." Del Hahn was the lead FBI case agent assigned to the task force to investigate Barry Seal in the Middle District of Louisiana. I was a technical consultant regarding issues in the subject of this book though I am not in any way a partner of any possible financial rewards from it. The importance of this book regarding truthful history involving Barry Seal and his criminal organization far outweighs any potential for profit even though it is...