'No Doubt' Flipping LI Congressional Seat Republican: D'Esposito

ISLAND PARK, NY — While the count is up to six for Democrats facing a primary on the road to Congress, it is a smaller group of Republican challengers.

Town of Hempstead Councilman Anthony D'Esposito is in the running to replace Kathleen Rice in the House. The four-time representative announced she won't seek another term in the 4th Congressional District.

"I have no doubt that come Election Day, New York 4 is going to be flipped from blue to red," D'Esposito, a guest on Tuesday's "Patch AM," said.

He said part of that feeling is based on the Democrats being "in disarray, not sure what they believe it."

D'Esposito, who hails from Island Park, is a retired NYPD detective.

"The anti-police rhetoric and pro-criminal agenda that has really taken over New York is being spewed from Washington," he said. "It's all trickled down and I think people are really upset."

Check the full interview below.