Episode 5 of The Bellwether looks at the behind-the-scenes influence of powerbrokers on two key Long Island Congressional races. Suffolk County Democratic Party Chairman Rich Schaffer often focuses on local issues. Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo has in the past been absent in fighting for other Democrats in the state. This time around, what help are the challengers in New York’s 1st and 2nd Congressional Districts getting from two of the biggest fish in the local political sea? Tune in for a glimpse at some of the non-Congressional politics that may affect these Nov. 6 national races, including turnout from tight State Senate races on Long Island.
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