republicans are within striking distance, right? george pataki defeating mario cuomo, that republican wins that competitive in the new york race. it's quite possible that a few new york democrats are not used to the idea. >> i just think that because we're talking about races, where in the margin of error, and then races where people are ahead by seven points, with the could be out. >> and let's keep in mind, in new york state democrats have a 2 to 1 majority voter registration, and new york city alone a 7 to 1 majority. that's widely zeldin coming within striking distance is so incredible. >> i think it's important to talk about the stakes of these gubernatorial races, effect we are talking about folks they will have the ability to certify elections, the fact we are talking him in many cases about stuffed it because of the overturning, a lot of the decisions are now being made at state levels. governors are either fighting