Fred Dicker of the New York Post writes some of Governor Andrew Cuomo's political operatives are preparing for a possible Tim Wu victory over Kathy Hochul for Lieutenant Governor on primary day. Dicker writes that should WU (who is picking up more momentum every day) win the Democratic primary that Kathy Hochul would remain on the other lines (Independence, Working Families, and Women's Equality). The votes on those three lines would not be counted since Cuomo would have a different running mate from the Democratic line.
The one saving grace for Cuomo is that he would have until September 16th, one week after the primary to have Kathy Hochul be placed on the ballot for a judgeship position, which would allow for Cuomo to put Wu (should he win the primary for Lt. Gov.) on the other three ballot lines.
Dicker also goes into what even a 30 percent vote for Wu and running mate Zephyr Teachout for Governor would have on Cuomo's political future as a candidate for President. The entire New York Post article by Fred Dicker "Cuomo may Dump Hochul Fearing a Tim Wu Primary Win can be found HERE.
