Kathy Hochul Looks to Build Huge War Chest

New York Times: “Barely a month after she unexpectedly ascended to the governor’s office after Andrew Cuomo’s resignation, Ms. Hochul is quietly revving up an aggressive fund-raising apparatus, seeking to build a formidable financial advantage — at least $10 million in donations by year’s end and as much as $25 million by next summer, donors and advisers say — to discourage or defeat potential rivals in what may be a fierce Democratic primary next year.”

“The governor’s political ramp-up, which has involved hiring a campaign manager and other senior aides, has not gone unnoticed.”