Cuomo Under Fire After Using N-Word During Live Radio Interview Cuomo Under Fire After Using N-Word During Live Radio Interview
Cuomo Under Fire After Using N-Word During Live Radio Interview A live radio interview about racism regarding Italian Americans took a nasty turn for New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who used the n-word during the course of the conversation. Cuomo called into WAMC radio on Tuesday, Oct. 15, where he was asked to discuss the purported controversy regarding Indigenous Peoples’ Day, which was celebrated at the same time as Columbus Day. Listen to the radio interview here The conversation took a turn to a weekend New York Times opinion piece that spoke of the treatment of Italian Americans in the past. It was then that he used the racial slur. “They used a…
New York Democrats Favor Biden, Warren, Sanders In New Poll New York Democrats Favor Biden, Warren, Sanders In New Poll
New York Democrats Favor Biden, Warren, Sanders In New Poll Days after the third Democratic presidential debate, New Yorkers have spoken out about who they think has the best chance to unseat President Donald Trump in 2020. In a new Siena College poll, New York Democrats threw their support behind former Vice President Joe Biden, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, and Sen. Bernie Sanders. Biden led the way, with 22 percent of Democrats saying they hope he’s the party’s nominee. He was followed by Warren (17 percent), Sanders (15 percent), Sen. Kamala Harris (4 percent) and Mayor Pete Buttigieg (3 percent). No other candidate garnered more than 1 percent of De…
Gillibrand Dropped Out Of Presidential Race At Smart Time, Experts Say Gillibrand Dropped Out Of Presidential Race At Smart Time, Experts Say
Gillibrand Dropped Out Of Presidential Race At Smart Time, Experts Say New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand got out of the presidential race at the right time, according to experts. Gillibrand had been polling poorly following multiple Democratic debates, despite a multi-million dollar war chest for her campaign, before she dropped out of the race. The senator took to Twitter to officially announce the end of her campaign for president in this video. “Today, I am ending my campaign for president. I am so proud of this team and all we've accomplished. But I think it’s important to know how you can best serve. To our supporters: Thank you, from the bottom of my hea…
De Blasio, Gillibrand Could Get Cut From Fall Debates Amid Tougher Requirements De Blasio, Gillibrand Could Get Cut From Fall Debates Amid Tougher Requirements
De Blasio, Gillibrand Could Get Cut From Fall Debates Amid Tougher Requirements U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio are among about a dozen presidential candidates at risk of being bumped from a third round of debates in September. However, most of the 20 candidates who appeared in last week's Miami debates are expected to make the cut for a pair of CNN debates in Detroit on July 30 and 31. Because the July qualification rules are the same as June's, debate-watchers can expect the field of candidates who made last week's cut to be roughly the same later this month, according to media reports. Others on the brink of …
New National Poll: Kamala Harris Pulls Near Even With Joe Biden In Democratic Presidential Race New National Poll: Kamala Harris Pulls Near Even With Joe Biden In Democratic Presidential Race
New National Poll: Kamala Harris Pulls Near Even With Joe Biden In Democratic Presidential Race Less than a week after the first Democratic presidential debates, the race has gone from having a clear frontrunner in former Vice President Joe Biden to now being this close. Make that, thisclose. A new national Quinnipiac University poll, released Tuesday, July 2, shows Biden, who once led the field by around 20 points, now clinging to a two-point lead over California Sen. Kamala Harris, 22 percent to 20 percent. Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren follows at 14 percent, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders is at 13 percent, and South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg at four percent, according to the po…
Vote Now: Who Won Second Democratic Presidential Debate? Vote Now: Who Won Second Democratic Presidential Debate?
Vote Now: Who Won Second Democratic Presidential Debate? It's a wrap. The second Democratic Party presidential debate is over and it's time to let us know who you think won. A record field of Democrats is competing to become the party's nominee in 2020. Both debates were broadcast live by NBC-TV, Telemundo and MSNBC. Ten candidates appeared on two consecutive nights. Former Vice President Joe Biden squared off against Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and seven other Democrats on Thursday night, June 27. Their exchanges got heated at times, especially when discussion shifted to private health insurance versus "Medicar…
Vote Now: Who Will Win Second Democratic Presidential Debate? Vote Now: Who Will Win Second Democratic Presidential Debate?
Vote Now: Who Will Win Second Democratic Presidential Debate? Back-to-back Democratic Party presidential debates will be broadcast live this week. A record field of Democrats is competing to become the party's nominee in 2020. The first round of debates will be aired by both NBC-TV and MSNBC. Ten candidates will appear on two consecutive nights. Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren will share the stage with New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio on opening night, 9 p.m. Wednesday, June 26, and former Vice President Joe Biden will square off against Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders and New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand on the second night, 9 p.m. Thursday, June 2…
Here Are The Lineups For First Two Democratic Presidential Debates Here Are The Lineups For First Two Democratic Presidential Debates
Here Are The Lineups For First Two Democratic Presidential Debates The Democratic National Committee announced the names of presidential candidates who qualified for the first debates of the 2020 campaign, cutting the record wide field of 23 contenders down to the 20 spots. Candidates making the final cut on Thursday registered at least 1 percent support in three national polls, received campaign money from 65,000 donors, or both. The list appears at the end of this article.  Debates will be spread over two nights in Miami later this month -- with 10 candidates appearing each night.  Massachusetts Sen. Elizabeth Warren will share the stage with …
New National Poll: Here's Who Voters Favor In 2020 Election Between Trump, Top Democrats New National Poll: Here's Who Voters Favor In 2020 Election Between Trump, Top Democrats
New National Poll: Here's Who Voters Favor In 2020 Election Between Trump, Top Democrats In a first look at head-to-head 2020 presidential matchups nationwide, six Democratic challengers lead President Donald Trump if the election was held today. Former Vice President Joseph Biden has been losing some support among Democrats, but still leads the Republican incumbent by 53 to 40 percent, according to a Quinnipiac University National Poll released on Tuesday, June 11. In other matchups, the Quinnipiac Poll found: Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders leading President Trump by 51 to 42 percent; California Sen. Kamala Harris ahead of Trump by 49 to 41 percent; Massachusetts Sen.…
Here's The Least-Liked 2020 Democratic Presidential Contender, New Poll Says Here's The Least-Liked 2020 Democratic Presidential Contender, New Poll Says
Here's The Least-Liked 2020 Democratic Presidential Contender, New Poll Says The world will be watching when Americans head to the polls for the 2020 election, but which Democratic candidates are the public’s favorite and least favorite to challenge President Donald Trump right now -- nearly a year-and-a-half away? A newly released Quinnipiac poll found that there are varying opinions when it comes to who the public wants to represent the blue states in the next presidential election. New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio was viewed unfavorably by 45 percent of voters, leading the way, followed by U.S. Rep. Beto O’Rourke (32 percent unfavorable); Sen. Cory Booker (31 …
These Three 2020 Presidential Contenders Most Acceptable To NY Democrats, Poll Says These Three 2020 Presidential Contenders Most Acceptable To NY Democrats, Poll Says
These Three 2020 Presidential Contenders Most Acceptable To NY Democrats, Poll Says With more and more attention on the 2020 presidential race, three front runners have emerged for New York Democrats, according to a Marist College poll. Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders, and Elizabeth Warren are the most acceptable candidates to New York Democrats, the poll found. When asked if they would be “happy” with each potential nominee, 78 percent said they would be with Biden; 61 percent for Sanders and 51 percent said that they would be happy with Warren. Cory Booker, Kamala Harris, Kirsten Gillibrand, Michael Bloomberg, Mayor Bill de Blasio, Beto O’Rourke and Amy Klobuchar were other no…
The Third Time? Chappaqua's Hillary Clinton On 2020 Run: ‘I'm Not Closing The Doors' The Third Time? Chappaqua's Hillary Clinton On 2020 Run: ‘I'm Not Closing The Doors'
The Third Time? Chappaqua's Hillary Clinton On 2020 Run: ‘I'm Not Closing The Doors' Is the third time the charm? Following two failed attempts to make her way into the Oval Office, Chappaqua’s Hillary Clinton is reportedly mulling a third run at the White House. On Sunday, Jan. 27, CNN senior White House correspondent Jeff Zeleny said that Clinton has begun discussing a third potential presidential bid. Clinton previously ran against Barack Obama in 2008 and infamously lost to current President Donald Trump in 2016. “So Hillary Clinton is telling people that she's not closing the doors to the idea of running in 2020,” Zeleny said. “Let's just let that sink in. “I’m …