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Blakeman ad says Hochul will raise taxes for Mamdani
Blakeman's closing ad comes a week before the November third vote, as Mamdani has publicly disagreed with Hochul over taxing the wealthiest; some conspiracy.
On air: Hank Ledger and Dale Bearman on The Bonk-o-MeterPublished
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At a glance
- First reported by New York Post: “Hochul will raise taxes to fulfill Mamdani’s socialist agenda, GOP opponent Bruce Blakeman warns in closing campaign ad”, with reporting from Fox News and NewsLooks.
- Covered on BBN on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at 4:14 PM ET on The Bonk-o-Meter, by Hank Ledger and Dale Bearman.
- Topics: GOP.
- BBN covered this story before: John Oliver Warns Ahead of Midterms About GOP Nazi Ties (October 26).
The real story
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- New York PostHochul will raise taxes to fulfill Mamdani’s socialist agenda, GOP opponent Bruce Blakeman warns in closing campaign ad
- Fox NewsPrint Print Close Close October 26, 2026 · facts used on air
- NewsLooksHochul and Mamdani Join Forces in Final Push to Unite New York Democrats - NewsLooks facts used on air
What BBN said about it
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorIt's four-fifteen Eastern, and you're watching The Bonk-o-Meter, the segment where we test the claim and let the meter have the last word.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorToday's claim: Bruce Blakeman's closing ad says Kathy Hochul will scheme with the New York City mayor to raise taxes by billions after November third.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorScheme. Good word. Schemes are supposed to be quiet.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorHere's the detail.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorMamdani has said, on the record, "I continue to believe that the wealthiest among us can afford to pay just a little bit more."
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorAnd he's disagreed with Hochul publicly on taxing them.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorSo the partner in the plot is out announcing that he isn't getting his way.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorI've seen bad getaway drivers, Hank, but this one gives the route to the radio.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorAnd Hochul campaigned with him on Friday and Sunday.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorIn daylight. With cameras.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorBlakeman also says Hochul approved twenty-one fare hikes. That's his number, from Fox News, and the scheme is still a forecast.
Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorI'm giving it a Pretty Bonkers.
Dale Bearman · Chief Skeptic & ContributorBest-kept secret in Albany, and they both did events about it. Back tomorrow, same time.
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