In the final countdown to the Democratic Primary, Governor Andrew Cuomo and his running mate, Lieutenant Governor-hopeful Kathy Hochul, revved up Democrats in the 34th State Senate District at a Sunday afternoon Get Out the Vote rally in Riverdale for state Senator Jeff Klein.
Cheering Dems welcomed Governor Andrew Cuomo to The Bronx, as he re-endorsed Senator Klein and energized party members to cast their ballots for him.
“Jeff Klein has fought for the people of Westchester and the Bronx for years. Jeff has been a relentless advocate for the people of New York, fighting for common sense gun control and universal statewide pre-kindergarten. He is committed to getting results that improve the lives of everyday New Yorkers and I’m confident he will continue to be a strong partner in Albany to help move our state forward. Today, I’m proud to endorse Jeff Klein for reelection,” said Governor Cuomo.
“Jeff Klein is the right leader to help keep New York moving in the fight direction. I look forward to partnering alongside Jeff as we pass the Women's Equality Act, a minimum wage increase and the DREAM Act in Albany as quickly as possible. On Tuesday, I urge voters in Westchester and the Bronx to stand with me, Governor Cuomo and Mayor de Blasio and support Jeff Klein for reelection,” said Lieutenant Governor candidate Kathy Hochul.
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz, Jr., Bronx Democratic County Committee Chairman and Assemblyman Carl Heastie and Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz spoke about Senator Klein’s long list of progressive achievements in Albany and their work as a team.
“State Senator Jeff Klein has been a strong partner in Albany on numerous issues that matter to the people of The Bronx. From raising the minimum wage and fighting for the DREAM Act, to helping bring new transportation options to the borough and creating new job opportunities in our borough, we have had an incredible ally in the State Senate in Jeff Klein. His record of accomplishment has earned him our support, and I urge all Democrats in the 34th State Senate district to come out on Tuesday and vote to reelect State Senator Jeff Klein,” said Bronx Borough President Diaz.
“I have been proud to partner with State Senator Jeff Klein on legislation that impacts the everyday lives of New Yorkers, such as raising the minimum wage and working to create a public gun crime offender registry in our state. Jeff Klein has a strong record on economic development, public safety, education and numerous other issues that concern the people of The Bronx, and I need partners like him in the State Legislature as we work to move our progressive agenda forward. I urge all voters to support State Senator Jeff Klein on Tuesday,” said Assemblyman Heastie.
“I am thrilled to be part of the great team that we have running in our community: Governor Andrew Cuomo, Kathy Hochul and state Senator Jeff Klein. It is not surprising that the governor has endorsed Senator Klein since the two of them have worked together and produced so much for the state. The New York Daily News endorsement of Senator Klein was right on point and it read, ‘Senator Klein's record of accomplishments dwarfs’ that of his opponent. That is why I am confident that he will win reelection on Tuesday,” said Assemblyman Jeffrey Dinowitz.
State Senator Klein asked Democrats to allow him to continue his positive work.
“This campaign has reminded me of the power we have to make a difference together. So I am asking for your continued trust, for your support and most importantly your vote on Tuesday. Having the chance to make a difference in your lives has made me who I am and I want to spend the next two years doing the very same thing. Let’s keep fighting, keep growing, keep getting stronger and make our neighborhoods and New York better than it’s ever been,” said Senator Klein.
