NY-AG Race: Battle for Democratic Party soul?

[MAINEiac4434]

One thing to consider: Teachout might have higher name recognition due to her past statewide race than James.

[cinyc]

One thing to consider: Teachout might have higher name recognition due to her past statewide race than James.

She almost certainly has higher name recognition than Maloney. James is probably better known, though, because her base is NYC, where the majority of state's Democrats live. Cuomo handily beat Teachout in NYC, IIRC. She was largely an Upstate phenomenon.

[MAINEiac4434]

One thing to consider: Teachout might have higher name recognition due to her past statewide race than James.

She almost certainly has higher name recognition than Maloney. James is probably better known, though, because her base is NYC, where the majority of state's Democrats live. Cuomo handily beat Teachout in NYC, IIRC. She was largely an Upstate phenomenon.

But how popular is Cuomo in NYC? If James can be linked with Cuomo, could that harm her and help Teachout gain an advantage?

[cinyc]

One thing to consider: Teachout might have higher name recognition due to her past statewide race than James.

She almost certainly has higher name recognition than Maloney. James is probably better known, though, because her base is NYC, where the majority of state's Democrats live. Cuomo handily beat Teachout in NYC, IIRC. She was largely an Upstate phenomenon.

But how popular is Cuomo in NYC? If James can be linked with Cuomo, could that harm her and help Teachout gain an advantage?

Much more popular than most Cuomo haters on this website think. He handily won NYC in 2014, and does well among minority groups in the city, who generally aren't impressed with "bold progressives" like Teachout.

[MAINEiac4434]

One thing to consider: Teachout might have higher name recognition due to her past statewide race than James.

She almost certainly has higher name recognition than Maloney. James is probably better known, though, because her base is NYC, where the majority of state's Democrats live. Cuomo handily beat Teachout in NYC, IIRC. She was largely an Upstate phenomenon.

But how popular is Cuomo in NYC? If James can be linked with Cuomo, could that harm her and help Teachout gain an advantage?

Much more popular than most Cuomo haters on this website think. He handily won NYC in 2014, and does well among minority groups in the city, who generally aren't impressed with "bold progressives" like Teachout.

My signature indicates that the worm might be turning in that case, I think.

[cinyc]

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My signature indicates that the worm might be turning in that case, I think.

Look - I hate Cuomo, too, but not for the same reason as most Atlas posters. He said that conservatives like me have no place in New York. I beg to differ.

But one low-turnout special election doesn't necessarily indicate anything. Turnout will be higher. Cuomo isn't going to be caught flat-footed like Crowley. He's ahead in every poll. And he's well-liked in most of New York City - Upper West Side and Park Slope perhaps excluded. Running with the establishment will help Tish James, not hurt her. She has to be the favorite for AG at this point - although by no means a prohibitive one.

[Progressive]

Lol wait there's someone on this thread who supported Roy Moore?

Even before it was revealed that he abused teenage girls, he is extremely anti-gay and anti-Muslim and thus a despicable low-quality human being.

[IceSpear]

Lol wait there's someone on this thread who supported Roy Moore?

Even before it was revealed that he abused teenage girls, he is extremely anti-gay and anti-Muslim and thus a despicable low-quality human being.

You act as if finding a Roy Moore supporter is like finding a leprechaun. He got 651,972 votes, winning 90% of Republicans in the process. And that's not even counting his millions of supporters from outside Alabama.

[Pollster]

NYTimes editorial board endorses Zephyr Teachout

[Zaybay]

NYTimes editorial board endorses Zephyr Teachout

odd choice, I thought they would have supported James.

[ON Progressive]

NYTimes editorial board endorses Zephyr Teachout

It might just be me, but this surprises me.

[Zaybay]

NYTimes editorial board endorses Zephyr Teachout

It might just be me, but this surprises me.

no, its not just you, this is a really odd move.

[Fuzzy Bear]

NYTimes editorial board endorses Zephyr Teachout

It might just be me, but this surprises me.

no, its not just you, this is a really odd move.

The Failing New York Times is counting on Teachout to provide Trump with the greatest number of harassing court actions, regardless of whether or not they stretch the boundaries of the AGNY's office.

[Pandaguineapig]

Weird how the NYT would qant a Schneiderman clone; an attention wizard who would spend the time and resources of the office on frivilous cases against the presidency (regardless of whether the state has standing) while ignoring pressing state issues


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[Virginiá]

The Failing New York Times is counting on Teachout to provide Trump with the greatest number of harassing court actions, regardless of whether or not they stretch the boundaries of the AGNY's office.

According to the article, part of the reason is also to provide a check on, and I quote, "and a historically corrupt New York State government." This isn't completely Trump-centric, and they aren't wrong to think she is the only plausible candidate who would do this. Teachout isn't an establishment lackey. But yes, obviously they see the NYAG as a particularly potent office to provide a check on Trump outside the federal government, and that's not completely unreasonable either.

[Fuzzy Bear]

Weird how the NYT would qant a Schneiderman clone; an attention wizard who would spend the time and resources of the office on frivilous cases against the presidency (regardless of whether the state has standing) while ignoring pressing state issues


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[Pollster]

Looking like it will be a photo finish tonight.

[Chief Justice Keef]

The pessimist inside me thinks Maloney will win by like 5.

[Politician]

The pessimist inside me thinks Maloney will win by like 5.

Agreed, but I think Teachout will finish third.

[Zaybay]

Normally I would agree with you two, but NY has shown to have taken a deep left turn in its primaries, and current turnout rates in NYC have been large in pro-Nixon areas. Im not sure, its a pure tossup for me.

[Virginiá]

I'd love for Teachout to win, but frankly, if we can knock off a handful of "former" IDC members, that would make me happy enough. I'm not sure how many of them have challengers, but inflicting maximum losses on their ranks would go a long ways in dissuading the remnants and any other potential state Senators from trying to reconstitute the traitor caucus.

[Zaybay]

I'd love for Teachout to win, but frankly, if we can knock off a handful of "former" IDC members, that would make me happy enough. I'm not sure how many of them have challengers, but inflicting maximum losses on their ranks would go a long ways in dissuading the remnants and any other potential state Senators from trying to reconstitute the traitor caucus.

They all have challengers, and it seems that the likely casualties range anywhere from 3-all of them.

[Littlefinger]

Voted for Teachout proudly today. Really hope she wins.

[junior chįmp]

Voted for Teachout proudly today. Really hope she wins.

Good....she'll actually put the Trump kids in jail

[Thomas D]

Maloney is running for 2 offices?  Can you do that in New York?