Jumaane Williams eyed as 2018 Democratic challenger to Cuomo

[hrmjustin]

BY Kenneth Lovett

ALBANY — City Councilman Jumaane Williams is the latest name to surface as a possible 2018 Democratic primary challenger to Gov. Cuomo.

The Brooklyn Democrat, considered one of the council’s farthest left, on Sunday told the Daily News he’s been approached by various people asking him to think about a run for governor.

Williams did not rule it out, even though he said right now he is “100% solely focused” on running for the City Council speakership that opens in January.

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/jumaane-williams-eyed-2018-democratic-challenger-cuomo-article-1.3409375


The problem is Williams has a history of being against abortion and gay marriage. He won't be getting my vote with those positions.

[TexasBushwhacker]

1. Do you think Cuomo is a bad Governor? nt

[hrmjustin]

2. I think he is incompetent.

So yes.

[Demsrule86]

5. How about unseating Republicans.

Now is not the time to primary sitting Democrats. We have an emergency on our hands...with a Trump presidency and a Gop congressess...a Gop could win New York if Cuomo is damaged in a primary.

[hrmjustin]

6. Cuomo did this to himself.

[VermontKevin]

3. He can't get himself elected Speaker for the City Council, but people want him to be governor?

I don't like what I just googled and read:

https://www.jacobinmag.com/2013/12/jumaane-williams-and-dov-hikind/

[hrmjustin]

4. I doubt he really runs.

[Weekend Warrior]

7. "approached by various people asking him to think about a run for governor."

Self placed story.

[hrmjustin]

8. yes.