Gibson: New York has
been embarrassed …”
KINDERHOOK – Saying “For too long, Governor Cuomo has led with fear, intimidation and bulling,” Congressman Christopher Gibson 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, a Republican who is completing his second two-year term in the House, has said he will not seek reelection and would consider a gubernatorial run. He now said he is starting early because the incumbent has the edge in terms of a war chest and voter registration.
“Given the fact that Governor Cuomo now has over $16 million in his war chest for reelection and the fact that it is a two-to-one advantage in voter registration across the state, I believe that any serious candidacy from a Republican for governor needs to start early, needs to raise the proper resources and to make the connection with voters,” he said, acknowledging “the climb to the top of that mountain to be governor of New York is very steep and the path narrow, I believe it is possible because the people are starving for truth and leadership, and that transcends party lines.”
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.”
