Ignoring the cost-of-living crisis, plus the erosion of Democratic Party infrastructure under Gov. Cuomo, means an uncomfortably close race in New York.
Andrew Cuomo
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Could Yuh-Line Niou Run on the WFP Line?
A progressive split in New York’s deep-blue Tenth District could help self-funding moderate Dan Goldman win the primary. But the Working Families Party could run their own general-election challenger.
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Anti-Union Consultants Have No Place in the Democratic Party
Global Strategy Group is a good case study of the type of PR and advisory firm the Democrats could do without.
Posted inTransportation
Is Amtrak Up to Crossing the Hudson?
As billions flow to the Gateway Program’s Hudson River megaproject for new bridges and tunnels, an audit finds that Amtrak has serious work to do—in-house.
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Cuomo Leaves, but a Corrupt Political Culture Remains in New York
The structure of state government, with its centralized power and few ethical checks, invites scandal after scandal.
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Cuomo Dispensed With; Time Now to Save Newsom
Today on TAP: California’s crucial recall election
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Andrew Cuomo Picked His Own Impeachment Jury
The New York Court of Appeals participates in impeachment trials. Cuomo has appointed all seven members, including two of them in June.
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What Is it With Guys?
Today on TAP: If you behave like Cuomo, you can expect to get busted
Posted inTransportation
Biden Gets Gateway Going as Cuomo Unleashes His Inner Trump
The president restarts the long-delayed Hudson River tunnel project, only to have the New York governor who once fought for the project throw himself on the tracks.
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Establishment Democrats vs. Working Families Democrats
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is trying to kick the successful progressive Working Families Party off the ballot in New York.