Cuomo, Molinaro Spar in Testy Debate

October 30th, 2018

Last Tuesday, Gov. Cuomo and Republican challenger Marc Molinaro met in what might end up being the only debate among the state’s candidates for governor in 2018.

The hour-long debate – which featured more bickering than substantive policy discussions — was hosted by WCBS in Manhattan. (Watch the full debate here.) The two candidates traded numerous criticisms and accusations as the Governor tried to link Molinaro to President Donald Trump and his policies while Molinaro sought to keep his distance from the President.

Molinaro tried to present himself to voters as a moderate Republican who will address some of the state’s toughest challenges, including corruption, upstate economic development and the New York City subway system.