Syracuse, N.Y. — Becoming a RINO may not be as easy as Tim Rudd thought. Some local Republicans, it turns out, don’t want Rudd using their party to get on the ballot for Syracuse mayor.

"It’s time for new blood from the great state of Kentucky" and that "exciting opportunities await" for the Republican Party. "GOOD RIDDANCE, RINO!" reacted conservative influencer Nick Sortor.