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Tonight I\u2019m breaking down the strategy behind my path to becoming Governor of New York and what it means for ballot access, signatures, fundraising, media coverage, and building a winning coalition.<\/p>\n<p>Where do we stand with the signature push and petitioning process? What\u2019s the realistic timeline to secure ballot lines and qualify statewide? How does the Republican establishment view this campaign\u2014and what does that mean for competing with Bruce Blakeman and ultimately taking on Kathy Hochul?<\/p>\n<p>We\u2019ll dig into the pros and cons of running inside a party vs. outside it: primary dynamics, independent voter appeal, cross-endorsements, and multi-line strategy. What\u2019s the clearest pathway to impact\u2014and to victory\u2014in a state facing high costs of living, outmigration, taxes, and economic decline?<\/p>\n<p>I\u2019ll share real numbers, decisions in play, and what supporters can do right now to help. We\u2019ll also review a video and open it up for LIVE questions and comments.<\/p>\n<p>If you care about New York\u2019s future, election strategy, and real reform, this is your inside look.<\/p>\n<p>Link to get Shirts, Hoodies and Bumper Stickers: <a href=\"https:\/\/larrysharpe.com\/shop\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"https:\/\/larrysharpe.com\/shop\/\">https:\/\/larrysharpe.com\/shop\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Link to DONATE: <a href=\"https:\/\/larrysharpe.com\/donate\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"https:\/\/larrysharpe.com\/donate\/\">https:\/\/larrysharpe.com\/donate\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Link to VOLUNTEER: <a href=\"https:\/\/larrysharpe.com\/volunteer\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"https:\/\/larrysharpe.com\/volunteer\/\">https:\/\/larrysharpe.com\/volunteer\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Link to my Policies: <a href=\"https:\/\/larrysharpe.com\/ny-policies\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"https:\/\/larrysharpe.com\/ny-policies\/\">https:\/\/larrysharpe.com\/ny-policies\/<\/a><\/p>\n<p>#BruceBlakeman\u200b #LarrySharpe #KathyHochul #Election2026 #NYPolitics #NewYork<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LIVE on The Gov Shack \u2014 Big campaign update: Will I run in the Republican primary, as an independent, both\u2014or neither? 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