New York's Cuomo, Nixon Clash Over Subways in Tense Debate

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Andrew Cuomo and Cynthia Nixon during a gubernatorial debate at Hofstra University on Aug. 29.Photographer: Craig Ruttle/AFP via Getty Images
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New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, seeking his third term, and challenger Cynthia Nixon sparred over the New York City transit system and marijuana legalization in their first and only scheduled debate before the Sept. 13 Democratic primary.

“Can you stop interrupting?” Cuomo said to Nixon near the start of the debate at Hofstra University on Long Island. “Can you stop lying?” Nixon responded.