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Hochul's Running Mate Sparks Controversy Among Brooklyn Democrats

2/5/2026

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Governor Kathy Hochul selected former City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams as her running mate, triggering a backlash when the Brooklyn Democratic Party rescinded its endorsement.
The party criticized Hochul for not consulting its leaders before the pick, calling it a political miscalculation that could hurt support at state Democratic Convention.
Some Brooklyn Democrats expressed disappointment about the communication gap, which reveals internal divisions within the party.

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Governor Kathy Hochul selected former City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams as her running mate, triggering a backlash when the Brooklyn Democratic Party rescinded its endorsement.
The party criticized Hochul for not consulting its leaders before the pick, calling it a political miscalculation that could hurt support at state Democratic Convention.
Some Brooklyn Democrats expressed disappointment about the communication gap, which reveals internal divisions within the party.