Sentences with phrase «presence of the challenger»

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Similarly, a weak online presence relative to other challengers need not preclude reaching the top of the polls, as Giuliani's numbers show.

He was also floated as a primary challenger to either state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli or Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and also as a LG running mate for Cuomo — both of which he rejected, although his presence on the ticket would have gone a long way toward adding some racial balance and quelling the concerns of black and Latino leaders.

But this time Cuomo's margin may dip below 20 points, a reflection of Astorino's relative polish and the presence of a vigorous Green Party challenger, Howie Hawkins.