Blakeman’s Final Push, GOP Cracks, & Excalibur Honors
The clock is ticking toward Election Day, and the political stakes are getting higher. With early voting underway, can Bruce Blakeman make up ground against Governor Kathy Hochul?
And what do the latest polls tell us about the Republican Party’s chances heading into the midterms?
On this episode of From the Lobby with Jack O’Donnell, political strategist and campaign veteran Jack O’Donnell breaks down what’s happening now and what to watch in the final days.
Can attacks on rising utility bills and public safety turn the tide in New York’s governor’s race?
What does a trailing candidate need to change the conversation and shake up a race?
With President Trump’s approval ratings slipping and House races shifting toward Democrats, is the GOP coalition showing cracks?
A moment to celebrate! From the Lobby and OD&A’s Monday Morning Memo earn PRSA Buffalo Niagara Silver Excalibur Awards for excellence in communications.
Tune in for Jack’s take on the races, the strategy, and what it all means!
A fiery debate, a billionaire’s big midterm bet, and a fight over the future of New York City’s horse carriages. Who’s gaining ground, who’s taking a gamble, and what happens next?
On this week’s From the Lobby with Jack O’Donnell:
Debate Night Showdown: Did Kathy Hochul or Bruce Blakeman come out on top? And did Hochul play the Trump card too often?
The Road to Congress: Democrats see an opening, but Republicans have deep pockets. Can campaign cash overcome political momentum?
Clip-Clop Controversy: NYC’s horse carriage industry could be on its way out. Is this the end of an era?
Jack O’Donnell, Albany insider, campaign strategist, and Managing Partner of O’Donnell & Associates, breaks down the headlines! Give it a listen!
The news is moving fast as Election Day approaches, and the stakes are getting higher.
This week on From the Lobby with Jack O’Donnell, Jack talks polls, power, and the money moves that could shake up New York:
Hochul’s lead: Is Blakeman’s strength upstate and among independents enough to make this a real race?
Trump’s wildcard: Will the president’s push for Blakeman help his campaign or Hochul's?
The midterm ripple effect: Could Democrats flip Congress and change the course of Trump’s presidency?
Wall Street’s windfall: Could record profits give New York’s strained budget some breathing room?
Albany’s unfinished business: Why are hundreds of bills still awaiting action, and what happens behind the scenes before the governor makes her move?
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