"After previously committing to “multiple debates,” Governor Hochul has only agreed to the bare minimum–at the latest possible moment in the campaign– because she knows that her administration cannot stand up to the scrutiny.
"Several additional major media outlets invited us to participate in statewide syndicated debates beginning as early as two weeks from now. And while I’m grateful to WCBS and WNBC/Telemundo for hosting debates, the Governor’s refusal to accept additional invitations demonstrates an aversion to transparency and an unwillingness to speak openly about her own record. This is what we have come to expect from her– another way in which she follows the Cuomo model. In the 2018 Lieutenant Governor’s race, she was only willing to have one, pre-taped debate on a borough-based public access channel, and based on her performance it was clear why.
"New Yorkers have a lot of questions for the Governor, and she should have to answer to more than just her donors. I urge the Governor to accept the invitations for these additional statewide syndicated debates, instead of ducking this critical opportunity and obligation."
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