State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli is getting some outside support as he fends off his first Democratic primary challenge since assuming his position. A labor-funded independent expenditure committee is ready to spend seven figures to keep the incumbent around.<\/p>\n
The New York Accountability Coalition is the first super PAC to spend money on a statewide race this year. Among its members are public sector unions whose pension fund is overseen by DiNapoli, including the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Civil Service Employees\u2019 Association, District Council 37 and Public Employees Federation.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cTom DiNapoli has been a steadfast champion for working people and retirees across New York,\u201d Mary Sullivan, president of CSEA, said in a statement. \u201cThis campaign is about making sure voters understand what CSEA members already know: Tom DiNapoli is a transparent, trusted public servant who protects retirement security, respects workers and retirees, and safeguards taxpayers across New York.\u201d<\/p>\n
That group is already out with its first ad<\/a> in support of DiNapoli as he attempts to fend off challenges from Drew Warshaw, Raj Goyle and Adem Bunkeddeko in June. All three are running to the left of the nearly 20-year incumbent in what has already shaped up to be an incredibly contentious race.\u00a0<\/p>\n