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Is New York (of All Places) About to Go Red?

Oct 27, 2022

Nicholas Fandos, a Metro reporter for The New York Times, dives into New York's surprising political shift as the midterms approach. He discusses how rising crime and inflation concerns are challenging the traditionally blue state. The fierce gubernatorial race between Kathy Hochul and Lee Zeldin highlights vulnerabilities in Democratic strongholds, while Republicans seize unexpected momentum. Fandos also touches on how redistricting is reshaping congressional contests, making New York a critical battleground.

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Intro

5min

Election Tensions: NY's Political Landscape

6min

New York's Gubernatorial Showdown

5min

Political Shifts in New York

7min

Global Political Tensions and Civil Unrest

3min

As Democratic Party leaders assessed their vulnerabilities in this year’s midterm elections, the one state they did not worry about was New York. That — it turns out — was a mistake.

Despite being a blue state through and through, and a place President Donald J. Trump lost by 23 points two years ago, the red tide of this moment is lapping at New York’s shores.

Why is New York up for grabs?

Guest: Nicholas Fandos, a Metro reporter for The New York Times.

Background reading:

Ahead of the midterms, New York has emerged from a haywire redistricting cycle as perhaps the most consequential congressional battleground in the country.
Republicans are pressing their advantage deep into Democratic territory in the closing stretch of the 2022 campaign, competing for an abundance of House seats.

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