Blue states like New York might dash Democrats Blue Wave dreams

Could blue states like New York turn out to be the seawall standing in the way of this year’s much-anticipated Blue Wave?It’s not just a pipe dream.The paradox is this: Nationally, polls show voters are dissatisfied with the ever-increasing cost of living, tired of President Donald Trump’s act and ready to punish the GOP.But in places where unified Democratic control of state government has proven disastrous, there’s a lot less optimism about what Democrats would really do with still more power.Is the grass really greener on the other side? Their lives are proof to the contrary.At a Sunday afternoon rally in Yorktown Heights, Rep.Mike Lawler — the independent-minded Republican fending off a tough challenge from Democrat Cait Conley in NY-17 — was joined by his colleague Nicole Malliotakis, gubernatorial nominee Bruce Blakeman, newly-minted superstar Saritha Komatireddy and a number of local Republicans running for county and state office, all of whom made the case that New Yorkers should try something new.Looming particularly large over Lawler’s race is the shadow of Sheridan Gorman, a young constituent of his who was murdered in March.The man being charged with killing her is an illegal immigrant who had been inexplicably released back into the United States after having previously been arrested for shoplifting.

Sheridan’s parents, Jessica and Tom Gorman, have emerged as powerful advocates against sanctuary policies — and for Lawler, who has championed their crusade in the months since their daughter’s tragic death.One rally attendee told The Post that he had turned out specifically to support the Gormans.“It brings me to tears, I have daughters that age,” he said.“It brings me to tears!”There’s sorrow, but just as much righteous anger.“Kathy Hochul is a liar,” warned Jessica Gorman in Yorktown after calling Lawler, Blakeman and Komatireddy their “hope.”Hochul “has never even pretended to care about victims.”Lawler slamme...