As Balloons Drop for Cuomo, Nixon Works a Tough Convention Crowd

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https://mobile.nytimes.com/2018/05/24/nyregion/cynthia-nixon-cuomo-governor-ny.html

HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. — The giant banner hanging above Cynthia Nixon’s head was as clear as it was ominous: “Welcome to the lions’ den.”

Technically, the sign was for the mascots of Hofstra University, where New York Democrats were gathered for their state convention. But it was a more than fitting welcome for Ms. Nixon into a convention hall in the tight grasp of her rival, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo.

With the sign looming above, Ms. Nixon addressed the party’s progressive caucus on Wednesday without the aid of a microphone, straining to be heard. Nearby, the party’s executive leadership was meeting in a space fully equipped for audio amplification.

“This is his turf,” Ms. Nixon said knowingly.

The two-day Democratic convention, which concluded on Thursday with Mr. Cuomo’s formal acceptance of his party’s backing, punctuates the challenge facing Ms. Nixon’s insurgent candidacy; to win, she must expand her appeal beyond the faction of die-hard activists who despise Mr. Cuomo, to the broader Democratic electorate.

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1. Cuomo was nominated with 95% of the vote & a sound endorsement from

both solid Democratic powerhouse leaders, Sec Hillary Clinton & VP Joe Biden.

Experience in governance helped, I'd say.