In Lengthy Interview, Tenney Discusses Comeback Bid, Brindisi, Trump, Her Past Statements And More

WAMC Northeast Public Radio | By Ian Pickus

Published October 2, 2019 at 12:45 PM EDT

Wednesday, WAMC News spoke with former New York Congresswoman Claudia Tenney, a Republican who has kicked off her comeback bid in the 22nd district. The seat is held by first-term Democrat Anthony Brindisi. Their 2018 race was one of the closest and most expensive in the country. The sometimes contentious interview covered a wide range of issues.

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Ian Pickus

A lifelong resident of the Capital Region, Ian joined WAMC in 2008 and became news director in 2013. He began working on Morning Edition and has produced The Capitol Connection, produced and hosted the Congressional Corner, and several other WAMC programs. Ian can also be heard as the host of the WAMC News Podcast and on The Roundtable and newscasts. Ian holds a BA in English and journalism and an MA in English, both from the University at Albany, where he has taught journalism since 2013.

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