http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/10/07/new-york-today-trying-to-catch-cuomo/?_php=true&_type=blogs&ref=nyregion&_r=0
Money is a very important factor in a political campaign. This article discusses Rob Astorino's struggle to make himself heard in his campaign against Andrew Cuomo because he doesn't have the money that Cuomo has. Andrew Cuomo has $24 million in his bank to which he can run T.V. Ads until Election Day while Rob Astorino has $1.3 million in his bank. Astorino is struggling because it is hard to raise money because people don't think you can win, but it's also hard to win if you don't raise money. So while Astorino is visiting Hispanic- owned small businesses, an Elks Lodge, and a yacht club, Cuomo's campaign schedule is blank.
It is definitely evident that Cuomo is very much swaying New Yorkers with his publicity because most of the news revolve around Cuomo, not Astorino. Also, Cuomo is already the current governor running as a liberal in a blue state. Therefore, even if Astorino's budget was huge, it would be a long shot. I think Cuomo has it in the bag this year.
ReplyDeleteEven though it is clear that Cuomo has more money Astorino can still win if he makes himself known by saving his money and visiting voters personally. It is clear that this is his MO for this election.
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