Democrats will face high expectations to deliver, deprived of the excuse of Republican obstruction. The state GOP, meanwhile, faces a period of self-examination after an historic defeat.
The candidates clashed on immigration, opioids, the president and their campaign fundraising.
Sen. Jesse Hamilton and challenger Zellnor Myrie agree the housing crisis is the biggest issue facing the 20th district. They disagree on what the IDC, real-estate industry donations and Mayor de Blasio’s policies have to do with it.
State Sen. Marisol Alcantara and former Councilmember Robert Jackson joined the show to discuss their competing cases to primary voters in Northern Manhattan and the West Side.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s surprise victory over Joe Crowley, a 10-term incumbent who leads the Queens Democratic party and was considered a possible candidate for House Speaker, was the biggest news on federal primary night.
Seven of the former Independent Democratic Conference members face primary challenges, but nearly all the incumbents enjoy heavy financial advantages.
Stewart-Cousins insisted that unity is reality for the Democrats now. She had less to say about whether Gov. Cuomo could have achieved that unity earlier.
‘If the subway dies, so does the city of New York. We need bold leadership and immediate action from our next governor.’
The New York Press Club recognized City Limits in the categories of Best Feature-Internet and Best Political Coverage-Internet.
Stanley Fritz, who leads New York City campaigns for Citizen Action, says the Cynthia Nixon race is critical for the Working Families Party and the future of issues like bail reform, reducing wage inequality and strengthening unions.
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