Hochul says Stefanik would've been tougher GOP opponent than Blakeman in surprising swipe at rival

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul suggested Rep. Elise Stefanik would have been a tougher Republican opponent than gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman, prompting Blakeman to compare Hochul to Disney villain Cruella de Vil and criticize her record. Stefanik, who was a GOP front-runner before withdrawing, had support from party leaders, and Trump endorsed Blakeman after her exit.