Of Interest

Yesterday, the editorial board of the New York Times made an endorsement in the four-way race for the Democratic nomination for attorney general: "Zephyr Teachout Is the Right Choice as Attorney General for Democrats." The editorial, which is recommended reading, concludes:

We believe that Democrats who are seeking a means of standing up to the Trump presidency and graft in Albany can find in Ms. Teachout their most effective champion for democracy and civil rights, good government and the environment, workers' rights, fair housing and gender equality.

Teachout at Basilica Hudson in 2014

The other contenders in the Democratic primary are Letitia James, who has been endorsed by Governor Cuomo; Leecia Eve, who served as counsel to Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton when they were in the Senate; and Sean Patrick Maloney, who is also running for reelection as congressman in New York's 18th District.

The state primary, which is to nominate the Democratic candidate for governor (Andrew Cuomo or Cynthia Nixon) and lieutenant governor (Kathy Hochul or Jumaane Williams), as well as attorney general, takes place on Thursday, September 13. Polls will be open from noon to 9 p.m.
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