STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik, a staunch ally of President Donald Trump, announced Friday that she will run for governor of New York.

The congresswoman, who is in her sixth term representing New York’s 21st District, wasted no time taking shots at her likely opponent, incumbent Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul.

“Elise Stefanik is running for Governor to fire the Worst Governor in America Kathy Hochul to Save New York. Elise will fight every day to make New York more affordable and safe for families. Under Kathy Hochul’s failed leadership, New York is the most unaffordable state in the nation with the highest taxes, highest energy, utilities, rent, and grocery prices,” according to her campaign website.

In her campaign launch video , Stefanik blames Hochul for the

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