If You Want to Replace Governor Hochul, Focus on the Democratic Primary — Not a Long-Shot General Election
New Yorkers across the political spectrum agree on one thing: our state is becoming less affordable, less competitive, and harder to raise a family in. Many voters are frustrated, disillusioned, and desperate for real change in Albany.
But frustration alone does not win elections. Strategy does.
If the goal is to replace (Clueless) Kathy Hochul and put New York on a better path, we have to be honest about political reality — not wishful thinking.
The Hard Truth: A Republican Cannot Realistically Win the Governor’s Race in New York
New York is not a swing state. It is structurally Democratic in statewide elections.
That is not an opinion — it is math:
- Democrats hold a massive voter registration advantage
- Every statewide office is currently held by Democrats
- Republican candidates routinely start double-digit deficits before campaigns even begin
- Even well-funded, high-profile Republicans consistently lose statewide races
This does not mean Republican voters don’t matter. It means that supporting a Republican nominee for governor in New York is, in practice, a symbolic protest — not a viable path to victory.
And symbolism does not change who governs New York.
Supporting a Long-Shot Candidate Is a Misuse of Time, Money, and Energy
Campaigns waste:
- Millions of dollars
- Tens of thousands of volunteer hours
- Relentless grassroots organizing
- Voter outreach, messaging, and infrastructure
Every dollar and hour poured into a candidate with virtually no path to victory is a dollar and hour not spent where change is actually possible.
Good intentions do not overcome structural disadvantages. Elections are won by coalitions, turnout, and math — not hope alone.
If we truly want to replace the governor, we must stop pretending that repeating the same losing strategy will suddenly produce a different result.
The Democratic Primary Is Where the Real Election Happens
In New York, the Democratic primary is effectively the governor’s race.
Whoever wins the Democratic nomination is overwhelmingly likely to win the general election. That is not ideology — it is electoral history.
Which means:
- If Governor Hochul wins the Democratic primary, she is very likely to remain governor
- If she loses the Democratic primary, New York gets saved
That makes the primary the only realistic opportunity to change leadership.
This Is About Outcomes, Not Party Loyalty
This argument is not about being “pro-Democrat” or “anti-Republican.”
It is about being pro-New York.
Many voters who are registered Democrats:
- Are unhappy with the direction of the state
- Feel ignored by party leadership
- Want competence, accountability, and affordability — not ideology
A strong Democratic primary challenger can:
- Build a broad coalition of Democrats, independents, and disaffected voters
- Run on fiscal responsibility, public safety, affordability, and competence
- Win where a Republican simply cannot — because of the electorate itself
If your goal is to feel heard, protest voting may be satisfying.
If your goal is to change who governs, strategy matters more than symbolism.
New York Does Not Need Another Protest Campaign — It Needs a Winning One
For decades, New Yorkers have watched:
- Taxes rise
- Families leave
- Businesses relocate
- Cost of living spiral out of control
We do not have the luxury of wasting another election cycle on a campaign that has no realistic chance of success.
The fastest, most effective way to replace Governor Hochul is not through a doomed general election challenge — it is through a serious Democratic primary challenge that gives voters a real alternative.
If You Want Change, Put Your Effort Where It Can Actually Win
If you care about:
- Affordability
- Public safety
- Ethical government
- Competent leadership
- A future where families can afford to stay in New York
Then the choice is clear.
Stop investing in long-shot campaigns that feel good but go nowhere.
Start investing in the only race that actually decides New York’s future: the Democratic primary.
Because New York does not need another protest.
It needs a plan that wins.
Join by my side and we will lead New York into paradise and build a better future for our children.
In the Democratic primary, choosing to Fire Hochul & Hire Leary = Saving New York.