The current Governor of new York Andrew Cuomo won the primary, the actress Cynthia Nixon.
The results of the primaries Cuomo responded with a short tweet: «Thank you new York». His team also refused to make a statement to the media.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo easily defeats Cynthia Nixon in Democratic primaryhttps://t.co/do2qwHd2ml
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Cynthia Nixon, best known for her role as Miranda Hobbes in «Sex and the city» during the election campaign he called himself «a social Democrat» and promised in case of victory to recruit a team of liberals.
After the defeat in the primaries, Nixon thanked his supporters and said her campaign has forced Andrew Cuomo to understand that the liberals can change the life of the state for the better.
The acting Governor, attended by more than 65% of the vote, tried not to lag behind the competitor, advertising a private liberal achievements, in particular the legalization of same-sex marriage, tightening gun control and the introduction of paid family leave. And, increasingly distanced themselves from Donald trump and other Republicans. At the same time, Cuomo reminded that Cynthia Nixon in politics, «dilettante», and expressed the hope that the race will not appear brad pitt with Angelina Jolie.
«Cuomo is not a fool, — says the analyst from Fordham University Christina Greer. — He realizes that the winds of change are already blowing and you need to follow his direction.»
