Rep. Elise Stefanik officially jumps in

Dispatches from Planet Albany

After months of flirting with a gubernatorial run, Congresswoman Elise Stefanik jumped into the race in November.

We discuss the North Country Republican's longshot path to the Executive Mansion in Albany with Chapin Fay, a veteran GOP strategist and founder of Lighthouse Public Affairs. We talk about the importance of New York City for Stefanik in a general election, consider the ramifications of a GOP primary, and debate whether President Donald Trump or NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani will be more problematic for their respective parties in the race for governor.