The state Democratic Committee in a statement Tuesday mooring blamed Republican control of the state Senate for the lack of major progressive victories in the state budget, approved last week. (nystateofpolitics.com)
For the past 16 years, the Working Families Party has led the charge for social and economic justice — and it has had a hand in nearly every major progressive victory in New York, from raising the minimum wage to winning paid sick days to passing the Millionaire's Tax that helps fund educational opportunities for all New Yorkers. (manhattantimesnews.com)
And with that rift has come increased scrutiny of who is actually responsible for progressive victories in the state — and a clear indication the New York left is ready to pursue defeating Cuomo at almost any cost. (gothamgazette.com)