GOP candidate dares Gov. Hochul to debate him after she sends running mate on LI press tour
GOP gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman challenged Governor Kathy Hochul to a debate on Long Island after her running mate, Adrienne Adams, launched a press tour criticizing his policies. Blakeman accused Hochul of lacking courage for not attending the event herself and called for a direct debate on issues affecting Nassau County and New York State. Meanwhile, Adams and other Democratic leaders attacked Blakeman's public safety record and his alignment with former President Trump.
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Long Island GOP candidate dares Gov. Hochul to debate him after she sends running mate on LI press tour By Brandon Cruz Published April 29, 2026, 6:31 p.m. ET GOP gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman dared rival Gov. Kathy Hochul to come to Long Island to debate — after her campaign sent her running mate on an “anti-Blakeman” press tour. Former New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams — who is running as the Democratic pick for lieutenant governor — held a photo opp outside Blakeman’s office in Nassau County, kicking off the Hochul campaign’s so-called “The Cost of Blakeman” tour. “Kathy Hochul didn’t have the courage to come here herself,” Blakeman, who now serves as Nassau County executive, told reporters inside the county legislative chambers after Adams’ attack.
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