We rely judges to assign scores for Olympic contests; we could do the same with debates.
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A musical look at the race for governor in New York
What rock’n’roll songs that capture the spirit of the candidates running for governor in New York?
It’s still the economy; it’s always the economy
The top priority for voters has not changed since James Carville coined the phrase ‘It’s the economy, stupid’ in 1992.
As the baseball post-season begins, can Hochul and Zeldin capitalize on the success of the Mets and Yankees?
The excitement generated by successful sports teams also creates opportunities for political candidates.
A look back at where the NY gov race stood in 2018
Kathy Hochul’s 17-point lead is formidable, but Andrew Cuomo was ahead by a larger margin four years ago.
Has Lee Zeldin changed the conversation?
When your opponent reacts to your message, it is a significant moment in a campaign.
It’s time to have a debate about debates again
For challengers, debates provide a means to increase name recognition, but incumbents have little to gain.
A tale of two polls
The big campaign news over Labor Day Weekend was a poll showing Lee Zeldin only four points behind Kathy Hochul.
A handshake and a look in the eye still matter
Candidates have more technology at the fingertips than ever, but retail politics continues to play a major role in today’s political campaigns.
Zeldin takes Hochul’s advice and goes to Florida (but it’s Florida, New York)
Kathy Hochul’s comment that Lee Zeldin is not a New Yorker brought back memories of Hillary Clinton’s 2016 remarks about ‘deplorables.’
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