Politics

Governor Hochul, who was virtually unknown before she took over, has a 55% approval rating, according to the Marist College poll.

The lawmaker argues even though all 67 counties certified their results, the Department of State’s actions in 2020 deserve more scrutiny.

“We must never allow this unprecedented abuse of power to happen again.”

The money will come from a $4.5 billion settlement reached earlier this year with Purdue Pharma, and the Sackler family.

"We have a governor who has proven she can do the job and do it with distinction. We have a governor, who by any measure has earned our support.”

“I’m the most prepared person to assume this responsibility, and I am going to ask the voters at some point for their faith in me again.”

When asked directly at the end of the event if she was running for governor next year, James jokingly interrupted the questioner and took her exit.

Republican U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey’s retirement is leaving a rare power vacuum in one of the country’s swingiest swing states.

“I’ve spent my entire career, most of my life, pushing and advocating and fighting on behalf of the people and against injustice and inertia.”

Such reviews are only just beginning elsewhere. That includes in the swing states of Pennsylvania and Wisconsin .