‘Voters Are Lethargic’: Poll Suggests A Missing Economic Message In Governor’s Race
A new poll suggests a missing economic message is contributing to an unexpectedly close governor’s race.
Lee Harris · November 3, 2022

Shes had one legislative session, and did a hell of a lot more to provide subsidies to super-rich corporations than make corporations pay what they owe. | Office of Governor Kathy Hochul

Lee Harris co-founded New York Focus and currently works part-time on strategy and development as contributing editor. She is also a staff… more
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