The big campaign news over Labor Day Weekend was a poll showing Lee Zeldin only four points behind Kathy Hochul.
Lee Zeldin
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.’
Will Lee Zeldin have a ‘Paladino dilemma’ on his hands?
Lee Zeldin could find himself confronting a political dilemma if Carl Paladino wins Tuesday’s congressional primary.
On Twitter, crime is the most popular topic for Hochul and Zeldin
New York’s gubernatorial candidates are tweeting more about crime and public safety than any other topic.
One difference between Hochul and Zeldin is overlooked
Not every difference between Kathy Hochul and Lee Zeldin are obvious.
Attack on Zeldin gives GOP candidate needed name recognition
An attack at a campaign rally has given GOP gubernatorial candidate Lee Zeldin the type of exposure can’t be bought.
Hochul and Zeldin haven’t given up their day jobs
By Richard Lee While Kathy Hochul and Lee Zeldin trade barbs on the campaign trail, the two gubernatorial candidates are making good use of the elected positions they already hold. As governor, Hochul is effectively employing a Rose Garden strategy,… Read More ›
Political campaigns should take a break the way baseball does
By Richard Lee Major League Baseball will take its annual mid-season break for the All-Star Game this week. Wouldn’t it be great if political campaigns did the same? In political campaigns, the stakes are high and time is always short…. Read More ›
Is a focus on crime a path to victory in NY?
By Richard Lee Lee Zeldin’s Twitter feed leaves no doubt about what the Republican gubernatorial candidates believes is the top issue in his race with Democrat Gov. Kathy Hochul. Crime has been the major focus of his campaign. Over the… Read More ›
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