NEW YORK — Democrats across New York are choosing their candidates for governor, attorney general and the state Legislature in the nation's last primary election of 2018. The most-watched race is a fiercely fought contest between Gov. Andrew Cuomo and activist actress Cynthia Nixon. She's a high-profile example of an insurgent left-wing trying to oust establishment incumbents. President Donald Trump might want to keep an eye on the attorney general primary. Fordham law professor Zephyr Teachout, New York City Public Advocate Letitia James, U.S. Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney and former Hillary Clinton adviser Leecia Eve have all vowed to be a legal thorn in the Republican president's side. Polls show that race very close going into election day. Voting began in some cities early Thursday and starts in other places at noon. … [Read more...] about New York Democrats decide governor, attorney general races
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New York Democrats Under Fire For Claiming Cynthia Nixon Is Soft On Anti-Semitism
POLITICS 09/09/2018 03:53 pm ET Updated 1 day ago Nixon, a progressive candidate for New York governor, is raising two of her children Jewish. By Daniel Marans 34 The New York Democratic Party has sent out a campaign mailer arguing that Jewish voters “can’t take a chance” on Cynthia Nixon, a progressive candidate challenging incumbent Andrew Cuomo in Thursday’s Democratic gubernatorial primary, because she can’t be trusted to stand up to anti-Semitism. “With anti-Semitism and bigotry on the rise,” Jews shouldn’t back “inexperienced Cynthia Nixon, who won’t stand strong for our Jewish communities,” the mailer says. The New York State Democratic Committee, as the state party is known, supports Cuomo’s bid for a third term. But the committee’s executive director disavowed the mailer following a backlash against it, including by some Jewish leaders. The party mailer lists alleged stances … [Read more...] about New York Democrats Under Fire For Claiming Cynthia Nixon Is Soft On Anti-Semitism
In Tuesday’s primary, four New York Democrats face challenges on their left
David Weigel, The Washington Post Published 3:39 am, Monday, June 25, 2018 Photo: Washington Post Photo By David Weigel Image 1of/1 CaptionClose Image 1 of 1 Rep. Joe Crowley, D-N.Y., center, campaigns in Queens, with Rep. Luis Gutierrez, D-Ill., a longtime ally. Rep. Joe Crowley, D-N.Y., center, campaigns in Queens, with Rep. Luis Gutierrez, D-Ill., a longtime ally. Photo: Washington Post Photo By David Weigel In Tuesday's primary, four New York Democrats face challenges on their left 1 / 1 Back to Gallery NEW YORK - Joseph Crowley has been working on his Spanish. Last week, as the fourth-ranking member of the House Democratic leadership crisscrossed his district, he peppered sentences with "de nada" and "gracias." He talked about how his own kids were learning Spanish in school. During a Spanish lesson at a … [Read more...] about In Tuesday’s primary, four New York Democrats face challenges on their left
New York Democrat Gov. Andrew Cuomo Pushes Plastic Bag Ban
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is pleading with state lawmakers to ban stores and restaurants from using plastic bags. The New York Democrat introduced legislation Monday that would ban those establishments from issuing single-use plastic bags.“The blight of plastic bags takes a devastating toll on our streets, our water, and our natural resources, and we need to take action to protect our environment,” Cuomo said in a statement. “As the old proverb goes: ‘We did not inherit the earth, we are merely borrowing it from our children,’ and with this action, we are helping to leave a stronger, cleaner and greener New York for all.” WBEN reported that the bill does not have any sponsors in the state Assembly or Senate.Cuomo’s legislative push comes as he faces a primary challenge from progressive activist and actress Cynthia Nixon. Nixon launched a platform Friday outlining her support for climate change, pledging to reject fossil fuels and enact laws … [Read more...] about New York Democrat Gov. Andrew Cuomo Pushes Plastic Bag Ban
New York Democrat raises $1.1 million to challenge Rep. Carolyn Maloney
On April 3, New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and U.S. Rep. Carolyn Maloney leave a news conference that announced a multistate lawsuit to block President Trump’s administration from adding a question about citizenship to the 2020 Census form. (Drew Angerer/Getty Images) NEW YORK — Suraj Patel, a 34-year-old Barack Obama campaign veteran and hospitality company executive, has raised nearly $1.1 million to compete for one of New York City’s congressional seats. His campaign has 45 interns fanning across the 12th District, registering voters, spreading his message and planting his signs in bodega windows. There’s just one wrinkle: Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney (D-N.Y.) already represents the district, and she wants another term. Democrats have lined up to endorse the 72-year-old incumbent, from Mayor Bill de Blasio to the most liberal members of the state’s congressional delegation. But Patel, like dozens of first-time 2018 candidates in deep … [Read more...] about New York Democrat raises $1.1 million to challenge Rep. Carolyn Maloney