Former "Sex and the City" star Cynthia Nixon says she'll challenge Gov. Andrew Cuomo in New York's Democratic primary in September.
Her announcement today sets up a race pitting an openly gay liberal activist against a two-term incumbent with a USD 30 million war chest and possible presidential ambitions.
In a video on Twitter, the public education advocate says "We want our government to work again." Nixon in recent speeches has called on Democrats nationally to carve out a strong liberal identity instead of being merely the "anti-Trump party." Nixon is a