Hochul's response jests LCA, maintaining that the 2025 event remains lackluster
In a light-hearted display of New York politics, Governor Kathy Hochul participated in the annual Legislative Correspondents Association (LCA) show this year, with a theme inspired by the beloved musical "Wicked" - "The Wonderful World of Albany."
The event, typically a highlight of the political calendar, saw various political figures stepping into the roles of iconic characters from the musical. For instance, Kate Lisa from Capital Tonight took on the role of Governor Hochul in the LCA show, while Rob Gavin from The Buffalo News portrayed President Donald Trump. Austin C. Jefferson from City & State replaced Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado, and Jim Carrey stepped into the shoes of Boq Woodsman.
During her performance, Governor Hochul compared Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie to Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, and state Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins to Glinda, the Good Witch of the North. She also joked about pre-written negative reviews from publications like the New York Post and City & State.
The Republican response, delivered by Rob Ortt as a late-night radio host, included a few laughs, with references like "Letitia from Virginia" and "Andrew from Purchase - I mean Queens." The response featured a sketch with strained central conceits, where political disputes reflected relationship issues, including a portrayal of President Donald Trump being in a bitter divorce with state Attorney General Letitia James.
Unfortunately, technical difficulties prevented the video from being played during the LCA show. Despite this setback, the event proved to be a memorable one, showcasing the lighter side of New York politics.
In an unexpected twist, Governor Hochul filmed a segment at a diner, choosing an 18-year-old college student to replace Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado for the day. Karen DeWitt, a familiar face from the political circuit, dressed up as Dorothy from "Wicked" for the show.
The 2025 Power List, as featured on a fake City & State cover, read, "The 2025 Power List: People Who Didn't Laugh at Hochul's LCA Speech," with Liz Krueger at the top. The list, while fictional, reflects the unique charm and camaraderie that the LCA show embodies each year.
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