This is what is commonly known, among sane people, as "coming to one's senses"..... 
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: The political ground of New York appears to be slipping from the Democrats' hands ahead of the gubernatorial race, as one of their longstanding donors has pulled back.
The 2026 New York gubernatorial election is scheduled for November to elect the governor of New York.
Republican Bruce Blakeman is challenging incumbent Democratic governor Kathy Hochul, who is running for re-election to a second full term.
Lautenberg, a professional photographer, philanthropist, and the wife of late New Jersey Democratic Sen Frank Lautenberg, had previously contributed to Gov Kathy Hochul’s campaign.
She will now be holding a fundraiser for Blakeman’s campaign, she confirmed 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.”
Lautenberg, whose artwork appears in the Library of Congress, said little more.
“It’s true,” Lautenberg told the NY Post. “Bruce is a longtime friend and neighbor. He’s a great guy.”
Federal filings show Bonnie Lautenberg has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to Democratic causes over the past decade, including campaigns for Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton, Cory Booker, Mark Kelly, Jon Ossoff, Laura Gillen and Robert Zimmerman.
Dem donor who backed Harris, Clinton now raises cash for GOP rival in a surprise switch
- Donor Defection: Longtime Democratic supporter Bonnie Englebardt Lautenberg, who backed Kamala Harris and Hillary Clinton, is now raising funds for Republican Bruce Blakeman, surprising many in the Democratic circle.
- Gubernatorial Race: Incumbent Kathy Hochul faces Blakeman in the 2026 New York governor election on November 3, following primaries on June 23.
- Political Endorsements: Blakeman gained support from Trump after Elise Stefanik withdrew from the Republican primary, highlighting a high-profile GOP backing.
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: The political ground of New York appears to be slipping from the Democrats' hands ahead of the gubernatorial race, as one of their longstanding donors has pulled back.
The 2026 New York gubernatorial election is scheduled for November to elect the governor of New York.
Republican Bruce Blakeman is challenging incumbent Democratic governor Kathy Hochul, who is running for re-election to a second full term.
Longtime Dem donor defects to Kathy Hochul's opponent
The New York Post reported Monday, August 17, that Bonnie Englebardt Lautenberg, who has raised money for Democratic leaders like Kamala Harris and Hillary Clinton, has switched sides and is now raising funds for Republican candidate Bruce Blakeman, Gov. Kathy Hochul's opponent.Lautenberg, a professional photographer, philanthropist, and the wife of late New Jersey Democratic Sen Frank Lautenberg, had previously contributed to Gov Kathy Hochul’s campaign.
She will now be holding a fundraiser for Blakeman’s campaign, she confirmed 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.”
Lautenberg, whose artwork appears in the Library of Congress, said little more.
“It’s true,” Lautenberg told the NY Post. “Bruce is a longtime friend and neighbor. He’s a great guy.”
Federal filings show Bonnie Lautenberg has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to Democratic causes over the past decade, including campaigns for Kamala Harris, Hillary Clinton, Cory Booker, Mark Kelly, Jon Ossoff, Laura Gillen and Robert Zimmerman.
