Democrats spin New York Governor Kathy Hochul’s shrinking leadThis victory over Lee Zeldin, the Republican challenger, is a positive sign that could galvanize more Democrats for Election Day.
Hochul beat Zeldin 17 points in August polls. But her lead has dropped to single digits with some pollsters placing Hochul only 4 points ahead. This close race is alarming for Democrats in a deep-blue state where Republicans are nearly twice as many as registered party members. According to Politico, Democrats believe the polling will be a wake-up call for their base.
Hochul stated to CNN that Democrats will win if they turn out. “I think what’s not being captured in the polls is that there really is, finally, energy on the ground. It doesn’t manifest itself earlier, but you only need to peak on Election Day.”
Both the Republican- and Democratic parties have contributed cash to the state’s gubernatorial election. Republicans who haven’t held the office since 2002 would be proud to win the race.
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NEW YORK – NEW YORK – AUGUST 24, 2009: New York Governor Kathy Hochul talks to reporters.
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Lee Zeldin (New York Congressman) is a Republican New York gubernatorial Candidate. He attends the annual Columbus Day parade, New York City, U.S.A., October 10, 2022.
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Democrats opened a new super PAC to bolster Hochul’s efforts last week, with the Democratic Governors Association saying it is “taking nothing for granted, and won’t sit idly by.”
Hochul held the fundraising lead throughout the race but Zelding has slightly beaten her in ad spend in the last weeks. Politico says Zeldin has spent $9.3 million advertising for allied groups since October 18, as opposed to Hochul’s $9.3 million.
Gov. Kathy Hochul, Republican candidate for governor Lee Zeldin
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Zeldin’s campaign has been centered on the economy and rising criminality, especially in New York City. He Twist the knifeOn the issue this weekend. I tweeted the cover of the latest issue of The New York Post. A photo of a homeless person with 25 previous arrests was featured in the magazine. He is now charged with raping last week a jogger.
“This is the reality of life in Kathy Hochul’s New York. Zeldin wrote, Vote as if your life depends upon it.
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Hochul was the subject of heavy criticism Her support for cashless bailThis, according to police officers, puts officers in danger because they release dangerous criminals onto the streets.
