Miranda for New York governor?

Cynthia Nixon says ‘a lot of people would like me to run’

The Lily News
Aug 9, 2017 · 2 min read
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Adapted from a story by The Washington Post’s Emily Heil.

Actress Cynthia Nixon is playing coy about her possible political ambitions, which have New Yorkers whispering about her making a run for governor.

During a Tuesday morning appearance on NBC’s “Today” show, she neither confirmed nor denied the rumors after host Al Roker pressed her to announce her political intentions on the morning show.

“I cannot,” she said, grinning.

Fast facts about Cynthia Nixon

Known for: Playing Type-A attorney Miranda on “Sex and the City”

Advocates for: LGBTQ rights, spokesperson for New York’s Alliance for Quality Education

But she sounded like she’s giving it some hard thought.

“I think there are a lot of people who would like me to run for a variety of reasons, but the number one is education. I’ve got three kids that are either in public school or came through the public school system, and we’ve got a real problem on our hands in New York state. We are the 49th in terms of equitable funding. That means there’s only one state that’s worse than us, and that’s Illinois,” Nixon said.

Nixon has used her celebrity to advocate on a variety of causes, including marriage equality and opposing President Trump’s immigration plans. But it looked like education policy might be her biggest platform if she decides to seek office.

During her “Today” appearance, Nixon criticized her potential Democratic primary rival, Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, for doing little to end disparity in education spending.

“The gap in our richest schools and our poorest schools under Gov. Cuomo is wider than it’s been before,” said Nixon, “And that’s got to stop.”

Manolos-and-cosmos fans aren’t the only ones hoping she’s more than flirting with public office: The Wall Street Journal reported last week that liberal groups have urged her to get into the race.

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