Cuomo cruises past Nixon in NY gubernatorial primary

In this combination of file photos, New York gubernatorial candidate Cynthia Nixon, left, speaks during a Democratic primary debate in Hempstead, N.Y., on Aug. 29, 2018, and Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks at a press conference in New York on July 18, 2018. Cuomo defeated Nixon on Thursday.

PHOTO: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks during a news conference in New York, May 10, 2018.

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo won his state's Democratic primary for governor over actress Cynthia Nixon Thursday, following a closely watched campaign that typified the recent clashes between the party's establishment and liberal wings. Add Midterm Elections as an interest to stay up to date on the latest Midterm Elections news, video, and analysis from ABC News.

Cuomo easily defeats Nixon in NY gubernatorial primary

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo easily beat back a primary challenge from activist and actress Cynthia Nixon on Thursday, thwarting her attempt to become the latest insurgent liberal to knock off an establishment Democrat.

Andrew Cuomo-Cynthia Nixon New York governor primary high-stakes for incumbent, even if he wins

The strength of public polling, the appeal of celebrity and the power of incumbency will be on the line Thursday in New York where Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo faces off against a Hollywood actress who has hammered away at the two-term Democratic governor's liberal credentials. Cynthia Nixon is running on a platform that includes raising taxes on the rich, increasing school spending, ending cash bail and legalizing marijuana - hoping to harness the same left-wing energy that already has delivered upset wins to high-profile liberal candidates in other primaries this year.

From ‘Wedding Crashers’ to SNL, John McCain was no stranger to pop culture

Wearing dark glasses, Republican presidential candidate, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., smiles as he arrives at his chartered plane on Sunday, May 18, 2008, in Newark, N.J. McCain, 71, appeared on the late-night TV show "Saturday Night Live" the night before and poked fun at his age in a comedy sketch. U.S. Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., signs a "Wedding Crashers" movie poster for a high school newspaper editor, Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2006, in Sioux Falls, S.D. McCain, who made a cameo appearance in the 2005 film, spoke at the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce's 100th anniversary dinner.

The entropy wars

True, he's not polished in his demeanor, but he has an unerring way of instilling the most uncertainty in any situation in the least amount of time. Whether through executive orders, tweets, cable-news interviews, or rallies, he regularly leaves diplomacy in the dust, while allegedly delivering for a faithful base of supporters who voted for him as the ultimate anti-diplomat.

Bill Maher: Race Explains Shift From Party Of Reagan To Party Of Putin

UPDATE, with video The "dirty little secret" that explains how the Party of Reagan morphed into the Party of Putin is a four-letter word, Bill Maher said tonight: Race. "Russia," Maher said during his New Rules segment on HBO's Real Time With Bill Maher , "is one of the last places on earth to say, 'F*ck diversity.

Immigrant girl hides in auto shop after escaping attendants from…

Still Standing, Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump Step Back in the Spotlight - They have waited out, and in some cases ground down, their critics, and are ready to make a more visible push for their priorities. - WASHINGTON - They disappointed climate change activists who thought Our socialist president - For three months in 1917, Leon Trotsky lived in the Bronx, just south of the congressional district where Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez recently defeated a 10-term incumbent in a Democratic primary.

Late-Night Hosts Weigh in on Michael Cohen’s Secret Trump Tape

Trevor Noah attends the 60th Annual Grammy Awards at Madison Square Garden on Jan. 28, 2018 in New York City. After CNN aired a secret tape recording between then-presidential candidate Donald Trump and his personal attorney Michael Cohen regarding buying the rights to a Playboy model's story about an alleged affair, late-night hosts dissected the audio during their Wednesday night shows.

Whoopi ‘not proud of’ on-air explosion

According to "Entertainment Tonight," Whoopi Goldberg admitted to losing her cool during the ABC daytime talk show's "Political View" segment on Thursday's episode. Judge Jeanine Pirro went on-air to promote her new book, "Liars, Leakers, and Liberals: The Case Against the Anti-Trump Conspiracy," and got into an intense exchange with the 62-year-old host while discussing their political opinions.