{"id":422417,"date":"2022-03-27T20:31:45","date_gmt":"2022-03-27T17:31:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/hakeem-jeffries-backs-kathy-hochuls-gubernatorial-campaign\/"},"modified":"2022-03-27T20:31:45","modified_gmt":"2022-03-27T17:31:45","slug":"hakeem-jeffries-backs-kathy-hochuls-gubernatorial-campaign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/hakeem-jeffries-backs-kathy-hochuls-gubernatorial-campaign\/","title":{"rendered":"#Hakeem Jeffries backs Kathy Hochul&#8217;s gubernatorial campaign"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a299dc053f68\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a299dc053f68\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/hakeem-jeffries-backs-kathy-hochuls-gubernatorial-campaign\/#%E2%80%9CHakeem_Jeffries_backs_Kathy_Hochuls_gubernatorial_campaign%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;Hakeem Jeffries backs Kathy Hochul&#8217;s gubernatorial campaign&#8221;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CHakeem_Jeffries_backs_Kathy_Hochuls_gubernatorial_campaign%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;Hakeem Jeffries backs Kathy Hochul&#8217;s gubernatorial campaign&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<aside class=\"single__inline-module alignleft\">\n<\/aside>\n<p>Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, a top Democrat in the House, backed Gov. Kathy Hochul\u2019s gubernatorial bid Sunday, adding to her long list of endorsements from New York lawmakers. <\/p>\n<p>Jeffries \u2014 a front-runner to\u00a0replace House Speaker Nancy Pelosi when she leaves Congress \u2014 said Hochul had \u201chit the ground running\u201d since replacing disgraced ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo in August.   <\/p>\n<p>\u201cGovernor Hochul has proven herself to be a tireless advocate for all New Yorkers and is dedicated to addressing the needs of working families,\u201d\u00a0he said in a press release.\u00a0\u201cFrom creating good-paying jobs to keeping our communities safe and getting our schools back on track, Governor Hochul has hit the ground running to build a New York that leaves no one behind.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>\u201cShe is the right choice for governor and I\u2019m proud to endorse her for a full term,\u201d added Jeffries, who represents swaths of Brooklyn and Queens. <\/p>\n<p>Hochul \u2014 who revealed shortly before taking office she would seek a full term as the state\u2019s chief executive \u2014 welcomed Jeffries\u2019 support ahead of the June Democratic primary. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am honored to be endorsed by Congressman Hakeem Jeffries whose leadership in Congress has benefited families across New York and the nation,\u201d\u00a0she said in a prepared statement.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"996\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/kathy-hochul-getty-02.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=996\" alt=\"Kathy Hochul\" class=\"wp-image-21677606\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/kathy-hochul-getty-02.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1992 1992w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/kathy-hochul-getty-02.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1494 1494w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/kathy-hochul-getty-02.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=996 996w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/kathy-hochul-getty-02.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=498 498w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/kathy-hochul-getty-02.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 996px) 100vw, 996px\"\/><figcaption>Jeffries said that Hochul \u201chit the ground running\u201d after taking office in August.<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Photo by J. Conrad Williams, Jr.\/<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/news\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"News\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">News<\/a>day RM via Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>\u201cHakeem has a proven track record of getting things done and championing policies that make his district a better place to live, work and raise a family,\u201d the governor added. \u201cI am grateful to have Congressman Jeffries\u2019 support and look forward to building on our progress to deliver results for New Yorkers.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Several other Democratic members of New York City\u2019s congressional delegation have backed Hochul as Cuomo has both publicly and privately indicated he is considering launching a longshot attempt to oust her.  <\/p>\n<p>On Thursday, Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-Bronx) endorsed the sitting governor, touting her \u201cproven record fighting for New Yorkers,\u201d a day after Rep. Adriano Espaillat (D-Upper Manhattan) did so while praising her \u201cwork ethic, determination, and a commitment.\u201d <\/p>\n<p>Rep. Gregory Meeks, the Queens Democratic Party boss, and Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-Upper West Side) have also recently backed Hochul.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/kathy-hochul-getty-03-1.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1024\" alt=\"Kathy Hochul\" class=\"wp-image-21677613\" srcset=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/kathy-hochul-getty-03-1.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=1535 1536w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/kathy-hochul-getty-03-1.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all 1024w, https:\/\/nypost.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2022\/03\/kathy-hochul-getty-03-1.jpg?quality=90&amp;strip=all&amp;w=512 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"\/><figcaption>Hochul said in a statement that she is \u201chonored\u201d and \u201cgrateful\u201d for Jeffries\u2019 endorsement.<\/figcaption><figcaption><span class=\"credit\">Photo by Dia Dipasupil\/Getty Images<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In the Democratic primary, Hochul currently faces a field that includes Public Advocate Jumaane Williams to her left and Rep. Tom Suozzi of Long Island to her right. <\/p>\n<p>Hochul has a comfortable lead in most polls, though a recent Emerson College survey shows the scandal-scarred Cuomo would trail his former running mate by just 4 points should he enter the Democratic primary race. <\/p>\n<p>In November\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">general<\/a> election, Hochul will likely face Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-Long Island), who in June will compete against a crop of Republican primary candidates that includes Andrew Giuliani, former Mayor Rudy Giuliani\u2019s son, and GOP businessman and former state comptroller candidate\u00a0Harry Wilson.\n                        <\/p><\/div>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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