Embattled Democratic nominee David Weprin will receive some last minute reinforcements from high-profile Democrats President Obama, former President Bill Clinton, and Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-NY. Weprin trails his Republican opponent Bob Turner 47-41 in the latest Public Policy Polling survey of the NY-9 special election.
President Obama sent out a text message this morning urging Democrats in the district to go to the polls for Weprin. The Weprin campaign also announced that Cuomo and Clinton have recorded robocalls that will roll out today and tomorrow, respectively.
Cuomo’s robocall might be especially effective, as he enjoys a 59% approval rating among the NY-9 voters, compared to Obama’s 56% disapproval rating.
Here is Cuomo’s transcript:
And here is Clinton’s transcript: