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Related: About this forumLawrence Interviews NY's First Woman Governor, Kathy Hochul - The Last Word - MSNBC
Three weeks into her tenure, Governor Kathy Hochul the first woman governor of New York talks with Lawrence ODonnell about the rejection of Trumpism in the California recall election, the fight against Covid-19 and the potential to transform state government in New York. Aired on 09/15/2021.
NJCher
(35,683 posts)She is straight up government, with many ideas on how to make things better. She seems dedicated to covering all the bases.
Whereas with her predecessor, we were dealing with power issues, posturing, and quite frankly, a lot of its all about me issues.
I didnt realize this until Id seen her in action a few times. Shes the kind of governor who can allow you to sleep at night.
With Murphy in nj, Ned in ct, and Kathy in ny, we northeasterners have some damn good governance.
msongs
(67,413 posts)Rhiannon12866
(205,467 posts)We went from having 3 counties with the highest number of Covid cases to currently being state #9 having the fewest, despite the high population here. He stepped up when it counted.
ancianita
(36,060 posts)The "missing him" question misses the point.
Harker
(14,020 posts)I don't miss him at all.
The Gadsden flag waving guy at the end of the road whose "Impeach Cuomo" wall banner went up last year on his new home before the siding has... I think he'll miss him more.
We're fortunate to have a smart, compassionate, capable governor. The right woman at the right time.
aeromanKC
(3,324 posts)I'm even more impressed with her after every time i see her.
Rhiannon12866
(205,467 posts)And Lawrence was the one to conduct it since they obviously go way back.
KT2000
(20,581 posts)I have never heard a politician stand up so solidly for women. She spoke so directly and defined the issue as it really is. I want to vote for her.
Rhiannon12866
(205,467 posts)I honestly didn't know much abut her until now, she has quite a stellar background and I agree that what she had to say was great!
KT2000
(20,581 posts)ancianita
(36,060 posts)She's the most rags-to-riches persistent fighter out there. It seems that only in New York would her rise be possible.
Harker
(14,020 posts)you'll get that chance.
KT2000
(20,581 posts)President!
Harker
(14,020 posts)She has my full confidence as our new governor.
Beyond that... we shall see!