NEW YORK – The electorate is just over two weeks away from going to the polls for the number one day in New York’s gubernatorial race.
Republican contenders will debate tonight at 7 p. m. m. en CBS2 and CBS News New York.
This is the only debate between Republican candidates, allowing New Yorkers whoever needs to constitute the party in the November election.
Check out the updates below for the latest ones.
CBS2’s Lisa Rozner has a more in-depth review and examination of candidates.
Former Westchester County CEO Rob Astorino is a Republican candidate for governor in 2014. He lost to incumbent Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a Democrat. Astorino is recently a media consultant.
“I’m Rob Astorino. I was elected twice in a deep blue county. As a county executive, we cut taxes and reduced unnecessary spending,” Astorino said in an announcement.
Businessman Harry Wilson worked in the past at the U. S. Department of the Treasury. Wilson hails from Johnstown, about forty-five miles north of Albany, and ran unsuccessfully for state comptrollership in 2010.
“I’m running for governor because I can’t while New York is devastated by career politicians,” Wilson said. “Exorbitant taxes scare away families and businesses. “
Suffolk County Congressman Lee Zeldin was elected in 2014. Previously, the career attorney served as a state legislator and accumulated 20 years of active and reserve duty in the armed forces. It was deployed to Iraq in 2006.
“We want a political balance in Albany. I learned very early in life the price of hard work. I grew up in a family of policemen,” Zeldin said.
Andrew Giuliani, son of former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, spent 4 years in the White House as public liaison to President Donald Trump. He has positioned himself as a champion of first responders, adding to those who have lost their jobs due to vaccination mandates.
“What I’ll do on the first day is throw all those mandates into the dustbin of history,” he said.
The last time a Republican governor of New York, George Pataki, served 3 terms before resigning in 2006.
Andrew Giuliani will practically participate in the debate as he will not provide evidence of vaccination.
“I don’t think it’s something that even someone who has chosen to be shot has to do from a constitutional standpoint,” he said.
CBS2 issued the following statement:
“CBS Broadcast Cinput asks that visitors who wish to enter construction get vaccinated against COVID-19. This is a policy that was introduced last year in consultation with fitness experts, government officials, and the many unions that represent our employees. Any candidate who does so If they do not meet this requirement, they are encouraged to participate in Monday’s debate remotely. We hope to give Republican candidates the opportunity Monday night to share their views on vital issues for New York State residents.
Andrew Giuliani helps deliver on his promise to debate on Monday and urges fellow candidates to do the same.
“I need to be very clear: this cannot be an excuse for any of my warring parties not to show up and debate the night,” he said.
Tonight’s debate begins at 7 p. m. on CBS2 and CBS News New York.
You can stream it on CBSNewYork. com or in the cbs news app on your mobile device, Apple TV, Roku, Fire TV, Playstation 4, Pluto TV, or Xbox One.
Last week, CBS2 hosted a debate between the Democratic gubernatorial candidates: Governor Kathy Hochul, Congressman Tom Suozzi and Public Defender Jumaane Williams.
It’s about a number of topics ranging from homelessness and intellectual fitness to congestion pricing and more.
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