Cynthia Nixon of "Sex in the City" fame pulls up on Cuomo, announces run for Governor

[ExodusNirvana]

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Former “Sex and the City” star Cynthia Nixon said on Twitter Monday that she’ll challenge Gov. Andrew Cuomo in New York’s Democratic primary in September.

Her announcement sets up a race pitting an openly gay liberal activist against a two-term incumbent with a $30 million war chest and possible presidential ambitions.


In a video on Twitter, the public education advocate said, “We want our government to work again.”

Nixon in recent speeches has called on Democrats nationally to carve out a strong liberal identity instead of being merely the “anti-Trump party.”

The 51-year-old Manhattan mother of three is an ally of Democratic New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio, who frequently clashes with Cuomo on various issues.

The 60-year-old Cuomo was favored 66 percent to 19 percent over Nixon in a recent Siena College poll.

 

[88m3]

I'm not opposed to the idea




I'm slightly worried she may cater more to the city than upstate ny though

 

[ExodusNirvana]

I'm not opposed to the idea




I'm slightly worried she may cater more to the city than upstate ny though

She absolutely is

One of her major positions will be how this MTA situation is being handled terribly. That and the public education issue.

Low key if Cuomo was'nt swimming in bread and had connections out the wazoo, she would have a shot.

But maybe this will light a fire under his ass and remind him that his White House dreams are just that, dreams.

 

[Tommy Fits]

I'm not opposed to the idea




I'm slightly worried she may cater more to the city than upstate ny though

fukk upstate

 

[Reality Check]

Think we learned from this Trump fiasco that we need less celebrities running for high office.

 

[ineedsleep212]

 

[radio rahiem]

fukk upstate

 

[AnonymityX1000]

De Blasio got shooters on deck for Cuomo. lol

 

[88m3]

She absolutely is

One of her major positions will be how this MTA situation is being handled terribly. That and the public education issue.

Low key if Cuomo was'nt swimming in bread and had connections out the wazoo, she would have a shot.

But maybe this will light a fire under his ass and remind him that his White House dreams are just that, dreams.

What's her position on education?


the mta is a crucial issue but the state is facing a host of issues

fukk upstate

it needs to be addressed economically and socially they're lagging behind and a lot of people are leaving

 

[radio rahiem]

Video shows Cynthia Nixon once accepted award from Donald Trump

 

[Paper Boi]

hope she gets all her political takes from her one off on screen boyfriend.

 

[☑︎#VoteDemocrat]

reading lines on TV screens = political prowess

 

[Scholar]

Cumo had big problems upstate outside of Buffalo and Syracuse during '14 primary. She's more liberal than Cumo. If she can get her name out there Cumo's in trouble

 

[CouldntBeMeTho]

kill yourself bytch

 

[Ya' Cousin Cleon]

which one was she?
She got ass?