Democrat Gov. Andrew Cuomo is following the infamous Rose Garden Strategy of ignoring underdog Republican challenger Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro and refusing to participate in a series of public debates between now and Election Day. He did the same for the Democratic primary by only participating in one debate at the 11th hour with his underfinanced opponent, Cynthia Nixon.
Molinaro has challenged him to a series of statewide debates. Cuomo is noncommittal about debating Molinaro one-on-one. He suggested he may insist minor-party candidates are included—a favorite Cuomo debate tactic. Cuomo’s $26-million primary campaign plus $5 million from the State Democratic Party Committee outspent Nixon 10-1. Minor-party candidates including Green nominee Howie Hawkins, Libertarian Larry Sharpe and Serve America Movement Stephanie Miner have no chance of winning. They are running to obtain 50,000 votes necessary for permanent ballot status.
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