Mr. Cuomo won the Bronx, where the poverty rate hovers just below 30 percent, by an 82 percent margin. And with his backing, Ms. James, New York City’s public advocate, beat Ms. Teachout, the law professor who has built her political identity on an enmity toward moneyed interests, in the race for attorney general. Several novice candidates won their primaries despite distinct fund-raising disadvantages, starting with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez in the June congressional contest. Mr. Cuomo outspent Ms. Nixon 10 to one, with lots of chunky donations coming from rich people. Big races need big dollars.

Source: New York Times September 14, 2018 23:34 UTC