In a recent speech, Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado expressed frustration with leaders who prioritize power and special interests over the public's needs. His remarks followed his announcement that he would not run with Gov. Kathy Hochul in 2026, suggesting a rift. Delgado emphasized authentic leadership as being proactive rather than reactive, criticizing a focus on polling and power retention. The comments, made during a celebratory event for Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, resonated with attendees, though Delgado distanced his remarks from direct accusations against Hochul, who responded neutrally to his comments.
There are a lot of folks in politics who wake up every single day thinking about everything but the damn people. They're thinking about holding onto power.
You're not out there poll testing, figuring out what others think, that's not leadership, that's reacting. That's trying to navigate, triangulate and figure out how to survive in the name of holding onto power.
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