Unity prevails at Democratic rally despite rivalry between James and Hochul

 Democrat rally in Valley Stream, Chuck Schumer at lectern, Hochul on the left; James on the right; Kaminsky behind Schumer

 Nassau Democrats' Valley Stream headquarters was packed today for a noon unity rally featuring Kathy Hochul, the state's lieutenant governor who became governor when Andrew Cuomo resigned in August, and Letitia James, the state's Attorney General who took Cuomo out through two investigations.

Oh, and of course, New York's ubiquitous senator, Chuck Schumer, the U.S. Senate Majority Leader, was there too.

As you can see, the headquarters was packed. Hundreds of more supporters were outside, unable to get into the small room, a source said.

Both Hochul and James have announced their plans to run for governor next year. But this was a unity rally and they were cordial. No fireworks there.

James also made a strong pitch for Todd Kaminsky, a Democratic state senator and former prosecutor from Long Beach who is running for Nassau District Attorney.

Already, political pundits are wondering who will run for Jame's job if she win the primary for governor.

Some suggest Kaminsky could be candidate if he doesn't defeat Republican Anne Donnelly, a 32-year assistant district attorney in the Nassau DA's office, on Tuesday.


 

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