Ex-Suffolk Exec Halpin to take on ‘Sleepy Drew’ Rep. Garbarino — who snoozed through vote on OBBB
Ex-Suffolk County Executive Pat Halpin is jumping back into the political ring to take on "Sleepy Drew'' Rep. Andrew Garbarino, who famously dozed through a vote on President Trump's Big Beautiful Bill.
Halpin, a Democrat, launched his 2026 campaign Monday in Babylon, blasting the Republican incumbent for "falling asleep on Long Island families" — after sleeping through and missing the first House vote tied to the key sweeping White House legislation.
"Our Congressman, Andrew Garbarino, is asleep at the wheel — literally," Halpin said.
"He's been caught snoozing while voting to gut hospitals, slash food assistance and hand billionaires more tax breaks — all while Long Island families can't keep up with rent, childcare or medical bills."
Halpin, who once led Suffolk as the county's youngest ever top elected official, cast himself as a workhorse ready to "get things done" while citing his extensive political resume.
Halpin served as county exec from from 1988 to 1991, during which time h…