INTRO: Ahead of the midterms, candidates are making their final push for votes and doubling down on campaign promises. New York Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman held a rally in Queens, focusing on key issues including affordability and claiming that another term for Democratic incumbent Kathy Hochul would make the state even less affordable.
ACK: New York gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman (R) at a rally in Queens
TAG: Hochul acknowledges New York’s high cost of living but defends her record, pointing to utility rebate checks, free school meals, expanded child care and housing initiatives, while blaming some rising energy costs on President Trump’s policies and the war with Iran.
KEYWORD: Politics, Election, Business, Economy
