Letter: Support of 'Big Lie' should disqualify Zeldin from gubernatorial race to the editor FacebookTwitterEmail FILE. Letter writer says, 'A quick internet dive into [U.S. Rep. Lee] Zeldin's political record will provide food for thought for any discerning voter, but most concerning is a fact that Benedict omitted: one that arguably should disqualify him from holding public office.' (House Television via AP)Associated Press Christine Benedict, in her letter "Support for Zeldin's gubernatorial campaign," April 17, extolls the virtues of U.S. Rep. Lee Zeldin, who is currently seeking the Republican nomination for New York governor. A quick internet dive into Zeldin's political record will provide food for thought for any discerning voter, but most concerning is a fact that Benedict omitted: one that arguably should disqualify him from holding public office. Zeldin actively and enthusiastically promoted what has come to be known as "The Big Lie," the false narrative pushed by sycophants of former President Donald Trump that the 2020 election was "rigged" in favor of President Joe Biden.