Despite Andrew Cuomo’s weak attempt to keep Zephyr Teachout off the ballot, he will be facing a primary challenge next Tuesday (September 9th) for the Democratic nomination for Governor.
Ms. Teachout is a Fordham Law Professor who, along with her running mate Tim Wu, is hoping to unseat Gov. Cuomo by running on an anti-corruption, pro-education platform. To learn more about her, click the following links:
- An introduction to Zephyr Teachout by Carol Burris
- Who is Zephyr Teachout? (Long Island Press)
- Zephyr Teachout / Tim Wu Campaign Home Page
- Endorsement of Zephyr Teachout (The Nation)
Can Zephyr Teachout actually win? Her people say it’s possible, but even if she loses, she still may have an impact.