Analysts say sky-high name recognition for the New York mayor and the president make them good campaign foils.

Albany, NY (WRGB) — Raj Goyle, a Democratic candidate for New York State Comptroller, joined Power & Politics this week. His candidacy, along with fellow Democratic candidates Drew Warshaw and Adem Bunkeddeko have all announced campaigns, the first primary challenges against incumbent Tom DiNapoli in two decades.

Twelve months ago, Americans were rightfully angry about record inflation under Joe Biden and Kamala Harris — with rates that reached nearly 9% in mid-2022. What a difference a year makes. Today, as President Donald Trump marks the one-year anniversary of his second inauguration,

Gustavo Gordillo, co-chair of the New York City Democratic Socialists of America, pointed to Mamdani and Trump sharing some of the same voters in the five boroughs — an indication that a focus on workaday concerns for people will translate to success.