Democrats poised to unveil ex-Rep. Tom Suozzi as candidate for George Santos’ old seat

NEW YORK — Democrats were poised Thursday to unveil ex-Rep. Tom Suozzi as their candidate for the Long Island seat held by disgraced ex-Rep. George Santos, who was ousted from Congress last week. The moderate Democrat who previously represented most of the district is set to be selected by party bosses to run in a Feb. 13 special election to fill the remainder of Santos’ term after he was expelled. Suozzi, who ran a nasty primary against Gov. Hochul last year, buried the hatchet with Hochul to win her crucial backing for the coronation for what is likely to be a hard-fought marquee battle with...