Blakeman’s time is running out, but not because he’s late
A governor's lead grows as the challenger's clock ticks.

The story
A poll shows New York Gov. Kathy Hochul leading Republican Bruce Blakeman by 14 points, with Blakeman 'running out of time' to close the gap as Election Day nears.
Source: www.foxnews.com
Our reading
Blakeman is running out of time, but not because he’s late to the party—Hochul’s lead is growing so fast, it’s like he’s trying to catch a train that left the station before he even got on.
Voters aren’t sure if either candidate can fix the cost of living, but they’re certain Hochul is the safer bet. It’s not that Blakeman is bad, it’s just that Hochul is the default choice when the alternative is a guy who hasn’t made a dent in the race.
Blakeman’s time is running out, but not because he’s slow—it’s because Hochul’s lead is widening faster than a New York subway car during rush hour.