"If a race between Ms. Nixon and Mr. Cuomo does materialize, it would instantly become one of the most intriguing Democratic primaries in the country, pitting a celebrity first-time candidate with an ability to command national media attention versus a two-term incumbent sitting atop $30 million and known for his aggressive political tactics."
I think this connects to what we discussed in class today- incumbents have a fundraising and monetary advantage in campaigns, but celebrities can easily gain free media. It will be interesting to see how this turns out.
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