John Faso just defied the expectations of many Republicans and got 61.2% of of the vote by delegates at the party convention for the New York State Governor’s race. That means that he will be the party’s designee on the Sept. 12 primary ballot. Being the party designee is usually a nominal honor, but it could be consequential this year. This might bring Faso more money, media attention and endorsements, all of which is likely to fracture the Republicans before November. Spitzer had some $19 million dollars to spend as opposed to a combined $3 million by both Weld and Faso in January.

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Also, later today there will be an interesting battle for the nomination on who will oppose Hiliary.