New York state Democrats

Miner says new Senate coalition could solve problems

Ellen Abbott — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 14:14:11 +0000

The newly-created New York state Senate leadership coalition has further divided Democrats. Governor Andrew Cuomo has offered his conditional support, and at least one other party leader -- Democrat state party co-chairwoman Stephanie Miner -- agrees.

Cuomo claims he's staying out of fight for state Senate control

Karen Dewitt — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 10:49:00 +0000

Governor Andrew Cuomo says he is staying out of the on-going battle for control of the New York state Senate, maintaining that he will work with whoever ultimately wins the struggle.

Leading Democratic state Senator says party should unite

Karen Dewitt — Fri, 16 Nov 2012 18:48:26 +0000

A leading Democratic Senator says wayward Democrats should get in line with the others in their party, and form a majority to run the Senate when the new session starts in January.

Control of state Senate could come down to the wire

Karen Dewitt — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 13:27:44 +0000

November's election will determine whether Democrats or Republicans control the New York state Senate in the next term, and it could come down to just a few hundred votes in a small number of key Senate contests. Both sides are hopeful that they will be victorious.

No plans yet for Cuomo to campaign for congressional candidates

Ryan Delaney — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 13:51:21 +0000

Governor Andrew Cuomo doesn’t have any set plans to bring his sky-high approval rating to a tight central New York congressional race.

Cuomo said during a visit in Syracuse on Tuesday that he’ll be making endorsements soon. But he doesn’t know yet if he’ll be campaigning for Democratic candidate Dan Maffei.

NY Senate Democrats hopeful for November

Karen Dewitt — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 22:08:09 +0000

A recent poll offers some hope to Senate Democrats who are trying retake the Senate after losing to Republicans two years ago, but the GOP says they are far from worried.

Cuomo's endorsements of state senators remain up in the air

Karen Dewitt — Fri, 13 Jul 2012 12:53:56 +0000

Governor Andrew Cuomo says he will not necessarily endorse Democrats for election to the closely divided New York state Senate, even though he’s a Democrat. He says he’ll consider candidates on a case by case basis. That stance gives the politically savvy governor a number of options.