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flag Republican candidate Constantino ejected from GOP meeting after accusing rival Smullen of lying; Smullen endorsed by committee.

flag Anthony Constantino, a Republican candidate for New York’s 21st Congressional District, was escorted out of a St. Lawrence County GOP meeting after accusing State Assemblyman Robert Smullen of lying about him and his business during a presentation. flag Committee Chair Nancy Martin said Constantino was disruptive and disrespectful, violating meeting rules. flag Sheriff Patrick Engle, present as a guest, asked Constantino to leave, which he did without physical force. flag The meeting proceeded to endorse Smullen, who has since gained support from multiple county GOP committees. flag Constantino claimed he was silenced unfairly and maintained he would run in the June 23 primary, calling endorsements a marketing tool. flag The incident highlights growing tensions between the two GOP rivals ahead of the endorsement process.

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