These endless legal challenges that define elections in New York are a joke in this country, and they are the reason why it is so expensive, or one of the reasons, it's so expensive to run here and why so many people decide not to run.

Summary

This quote criticizes the constant legal disputes that occur during elections in New York, suggesting that they are emblematic of the dysfunction in the country. It highlights how these legal challenges contribute to the exorbitant costs of running for office in New York and serve as barriers that discourage potential candidates from participating in the political process. The quote implies that the prevalence of these legal battles hurts democratic involvement and election fairness, portraying them as a reason for the high expenses and lack of political participation in the state.

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