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Blakeman leans on Trump playbook to energize upstate Republicans, rallying with Constantino at Great Sacandaga Lake
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Source: Gothamist / NY Public News Network · Aug 12, 2026 · Credibility Tier 2 · Permalink https://reviewhochul.com/news/blakeman-trump-playbook-upstate-aug-2026
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