New York politics is littered with marriages of convenience.
Gov. Kathy Hochul and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani have enjoyed an unlikely – but mutually beneficial – alliance for nearly a year, despite their ideological and stylistic differences. And those types of collaborations, which might not seem obvious at first glance, are critical to successfully wielding power in Planet Albany.
We discuss the relationship between elected officials, staff and lobbyists with Shontell Plummer, a partner with Tusk Strategies. We also explore how Democrats should approach mid-decade redistricting in New York and whether a profile in New York Focus could spark jealousy at the Capitol.
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