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On the recordSeptember 15, 2025
I want to make sure that I have someone who’s not tainted or compromised because the president, who should be more concerned about dealing with the bad actors on the global stage, and let us handle our local elections here in New York and elsewhere.
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Kathleen Hochul
Democratic · New York

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Hochul explains her endorsement decision regarding Mamdani in light of Trump's influence.

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