"Bruce Blakeman has to make sure he raises money, he has to make sure he doesn't spend it stupidly. The fundraising disparity is significant, with Hochul having around ten times Blakeman's cash on hand."
"Republican donors in New York have to be either serious about helping our candidate or they can continue to stay on the sidelines, come up with an excuse about why they don't donate."
"Money will equal things out in many ways, which is what the Democrats are afraid of. Demonstrating to the party's deep-pocketed donors that a GOP candidate can win remains a heavy lift."
The New York Democratic Party has launched a substantial ad campaign against Blakeman, highlighting his fundraising struggles. Blakeman's $1.6 million cash on hand is dwarfed by Hochul's tenfold amount. Despite a slight increase in registered GOP voters, Democrats maintain a stronghold in key areas and fundraising. Republican donors are urged to support Blakeman to demonstrate viability. An internal poll shows Hochul leading Blakeman by 9 points, prompting the campaign to hire a finance chair to bolster fundraising efforts.
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