Crossover Democrats eager to stop Mamdani key to Blakeman winning NY gov seat, experts say
Republican New York gubernatorial hopeful Bruce Blakeman is closing in on Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, according to some recent polls.A Siena University poll in August suggested that Blakeman had halved the gap—from 20 to 10 points—between him and Hochul since June. And a July poll from Red Oak Strategic, a Republican firm, indicated that Blakeman was behind by just 4%.That may be due to Democrats—many of whom have never voted for a Republican before—who plan to cross party lines and vote for Blakeman. JNS interviewed half a dozen such voters, who all cited the same reason: to stop New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani from spreading his antisemitic views.The anti-Israel mayor campaigned on arresting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in New York but later admitted he wasn’t authorized to do so and asked the federal government to detain the Israeli premier. Netanyahu is scheduled to arrive in the city…
Republican New York gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman is gaining ground on Democratic incumbent Kathy Hochul, largely due to a significant number of lifelong Democrats planning to cross party lines to vote for him. These crossover voters, many of whom are Jewish, are primarily motivated by a desire to counter New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's anti-Israel views and perceived antisemitism. A mental health worker stated, "Blakeman is the bully that’s going to stop Mamdani from doing more insane things." Blakeman, a pro-choice Republican, has been endorsed by Donald Trump and is campaigning in diverse communities, including Haredi Jewish neighborhoods. While some polls show Blakeman closing the gap to as little as 4%, his campaign has raised significantly less than Hochul's. Experts suggest that Democratic crossover votes are crucial for any Republican to win statewide in New York.
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