David Paterson | Former Governor Unpacks the Local Headlines of the Day
Sep 1, 2026 · 13m
Summary
Former Governor David Patterson discusses the Massachusetts Senate primary, defending incumbent Ed Markey against age-based criticisms from challenger Seth Moulton. He analyzes the upcoming Republican midterm convention in Texas, viewing it as a strategic opportunity to highlight Democratic divisions caused by socialist factions. Patterson also comments on Kathy Hochul’s political pressures and shares personal anecdotes about former Governor Eliot Spitzer.
Topics discussed
Sponsors: Electronics Expo, Toys for Tots, and Staten Island Ferry Hawks
Massachusetts Senate Primary: Markey vs. Moulton and Age Concerns
The Age of Congress: Grassley, Rogers, and the Natural Process of Aging
Democratic Accountability: Voting Out Long-Serving Senators
Republican Midterm Strategy: Texas Convention and Defining Differences
Democratic Party Fracture: Socialists, DSA, and Moderate Democrats
Socialism in Practice: Cuba, Communication, and Political Hijacking
NY Governor Race: Kathy Hochul, Bruce Blakeman, and Trump's Influence
Elliot Spitzer Update and Show Sign-Off
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