Nydia Velázquez Unfazed by Potential Challengers

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ROSS BARKAN

Two years ago, Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez fended off a furious challenge backed by then-Brooklyn Democratic boss Vito Lopez.

This year, at least so far, her path to re-election appears to be clearer. But one challenger has emerged and another, former Comptroller John Liu, may be eying the seat.

Speaking at a New Kings Democrats endorsement meeting in Williamsburg yesterday, Ms. Velázquez was not rattled.

“This is America. Anyone has a right to run, okay,” she told the Observer. “America, hey, you want to run? I know that I am running.”

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