Gibson
KINDERHOOK – Saying “For too long, Governor Cuomo has led
with fear, intimidation and bullying,” Congressman Christopher Gibson
has filed a state candidate committee Monday at the state Board of Elections
to explore running for governor in 2018.
“New York has been embarrassed by corruption and lags behind in
too many important categories,” he said.
Gibson, who is completing his second two-year term in the House, has said
he will not seek re-election and would consider a gubernatorial run.
“My travels have made clear that people across the state –
from every political perspective – are looking for a new leader
in Albany,” Gibson said. “The federal lawmaker said he will
make a final decision on running for governor after his congressional
term ends, but Monday he said he is formalizing that possibility. Creating
the exploratory committee will allow him to raise the money to “complete
and win.”
Gibson said the state can rally around four points – “growing
the economy through meaningful tax cuts and policy changes; achieving
excellence in education by returning power to the parents, students and
teachers; cleaning up corruption and restoring our faith in the ability
to be self-governing; and protecting our freedoms while improving on the
safety and security of all New Yorkers.”
