Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado's unexpected decision to challenge Governor Kathy Hochul in the upcoming Democratic primary breaks conventional political norms. His announcement comes amidst a focus on mayoral elections, which usually dominates political attention. Highlighting the struggles New Yorkers face, Delgado criticizes the current administration's lack of vision and decision-making. Historically, challenging a sitting governor from the same party is rare and often unsuccessful, reflecting the difficulty of his campaign strategy. Although his intention is to catalyze change, the political landscape may not be conducive to his aspirations.
The status quo is broken. It's just broken. People are hurting a lot. One in four folks right now in New York and New York City cannot afford basic needs.
By trying to displace the same governor he ran with on a ticket, Delgado is planning a rare, exceedingly difficult maneuver that has been attempted only twice in the past half-century.
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