Dems’ establishment wins the primary
New York Democratic primary
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Four Dems seek party line for Attorney General
Until a few months ago, Eric Schneiderman was a sure bet as the Democratic Party’s candidate for attorney general. But it’s been a screwy year in New York politics, and Schneiderman resigned from the seat – and faded from the public eye – amid allegations that he’d physically assaulted several women, all former romantic partners […]
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Williams, Hochul differ on Lieutenant Governor’s role
New York’s lieutenant governor can seem like an odd seat to fight for, but there have been several Democratic and Republican primaries for it since 1990. The lieutenant governor can deliver tie-breaking votes in the State Senate, but otherwise doesn’t have many chances to act on – and take credit for – things that voters […]
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The Nixon-Cuomo race
While challenger Cynthia Nixon is campaigning as the more strongly progressive candidate, it’s hard to find many issues on which she and Governor Andrew Cuomo disagree.
More primary action: Three Democrats seek Morelle’s Assembly seat
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A reluctant endorsement for Hillary Clinton
Democrats must nominate the person with the best chance to win and who will best be able to get things done.
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To protest corruption: Teachout for governor
On September 9, registered Democrats in New York have an important primary election, choosing the party’s candidate for governor. Three Democrats are on the ballot: Governor Andrew Cuomo; Zephyr Teachout, a constitutional law professor at Fordham Law School; and Randy Credico, a comedian and “perennial candidate” (his words) who isn’t campaigning seriously. Cuomo is expected […]
