**Headline:** Trump’s Sticker Guy Beats the Establishment—Who’s Surprised?
In a predictable twist, Trump’s pick for the House seat left vacant by Rep. Elise Stefanik didn’t just win the GOP primary—he cruised to victory. Anthony Constantino, who makes his living selling custom stickers, defeated Assemblymember Robert Smullen, a retired Marine colonel, in a bloodbath of a contest in upstate New York’s deeply red district.
Trump’s endorsement, along with cheerleading from MAGA allies like Roger Stone and Rudy Giuliani, carried more weight than Smullen’s nod from the New York Republican Committee. Shocking, right? It turns out that in a district that’s been waving the Trump flag for years, a MAGA-style candidate still hits home.
Constantino’s campaign was a circus act, and he embraced it fully. Remember the guy who built a massive “Vote for Trump” sign and even gifted Trump a bronze statue? Yeah, that’s him. He’s also dabbled in music—because why not?—with tunes that sing Trump’s praises.
The primary wasn’t just a contest; it was a reality show. Constantino didn’t hold back, dubbing Smullen “Slime Bob” and claiming he’s “evil” in private messages. Smullen retaliated by calling Constantino “unfit.” They didn’t even shake hands after their only debate. Classy, right?
Constantino dumped $10 million of his own money into this race, whereas Smullen barely managed to scrape together half a million for ads. Guess who dominated the airwaves? That’s right, the sticker king. Meanwhile, Smullen leaned on his military background, but he spent more time reacting to Constantino’s attacks than showcasing his experience.
Now, Constantino has to cozy up to some New York power players as he heads into the general election. But Smullen isn’t going away quietly—he’ll still be on the ballot thanks to the state Conservative Party, and he’s even suing Constantino for defamation.
Oh, and let’s not forget the whole reason we’re here: Stefanik stepped down after briefly flirting with a gubernatorial run. She didn’t endorse anyone, which is curious considering she’s been the area’s representative for over a decade. But then again, who needs endorsements when you have a sticker mogul backed by Trump?
So, what’s next? A sticker that says “I can’t believe this is politics”? Sounds about right.
By Admin | Published: June 24, 2026 at 1:15 am
