An Assemblyman since 2004, Bramnick is recognized for his ability to bring people together and was unanimously elected by his colleagues in 2012 to serve as the Assembly minority leader – the highest leadership position in the Republican caucus. In his time as leader, he has worked successfully to pass billions of dollars in tax cuts including the elimination of the “death tax,” taxes on pension and retirement income for seniors, and tax credits for the working poor and veterans.