TRUMP STUMPS IN NEW YORK , CRITICIZES HOCHUL | NEWSRADIO 600 KOGO

What happened: President Donald Trump rallied in Syracuse, New York, on Friday (October 9) for Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman, criticizing Governor Kathy Hochul and Democrats over the state's affordability issues. Key numbers: Rally held October 9 at the OnCenter. Recent polls show Hochul leading Blakeman by a significant margin. Why it matters: Trump supporters believe the visit could boost enthusiasm for Blakeman, especially in upstate New York, as the Republican Party hopes to gain ground in a traditionally Democratic state.

President Donald Trump rallied in Syracuse, New York, on Friday (October 9) for Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman, criticizing Governor Kathy Hochul and Democrats over the state's affordability issues.

Trump supporters believe the visit could boost enthusiasm for Blakeman, especially in upstate New York, as the Republican Party hopes to gain ground in a traditionally Democratic state.