'Sex and the City' actress Cynthia Nixon announces run for New York governor

"Half the kids in our upstate cities live below the poverty line. How did we let this happen?" she said on the video.

Capitalism, Cynthia. That's the simple answer.

If you stand on an anti-capitalism platform, that would be a real statement. Still, fair play to you. No doubt this will upset some but if a failed reality star can run for office, so can you.

I’m shocked that she is a democrat. No actually I’m not. I guess she can’t be any worse than Cuomo though, so best of luck to her. Should get a good size portion of the women and LGBT vote.

Toasted Heretic, it's more like capitalism run amok. There's such thing as responsible capitalism where greed is kept in check. If that's what she's for, I wish her luck. The more true progressives in the party, the better.

There's such thing as responsible capitalism where greed is kept in check.

I hope so, MrBum. I truly do.

Capitalism, Cynthia. That's the simple answer.

Capitalism has dragged more people out of extreme poverty than you can count.

Socialism has killed more people than you can count.

Ahh, once again we have someone trotting out that American fallacy that Socialism is bad, completely ignoring that the best countries on this planet are Socialist.

What she’s hinting at are more socialist policies aimed at equal outcome. A proven disaster.

All the best countries in the world are socialist. Proven successes.

Ahhh we have someone who clearly doesn’t understand the difference between socialism and western capitalist countries with social programs.

Ohhh dear...

Ahhh we have someone who clearly doesn’t understand the difference between socialism and western capitalist countries with social programs.

Socialistic Democracy is still a form of Socialism.

That's why Americans always look so silly decrying socialism, when it's been proven to work.

social programs.

You mean socialist ideas put into practice?

Yes, all readers back on topic please. Posts that do not focus on the story will be removed.

Toasted HereticToday 09:13 am JST

"Half the kids in our upstate cities live below the poverty line. How did we let this happen?" she said on the video.

Capitalism, Cynthia. That's the simple answer.

Capitalism has elevated more people out of poverty, Socialism has killed more people than it ever helped

The answer to Cynthia's comment is probably Globalism Western jobs have been exported enmass to other countries gutting the Middle Class leaving mainly the low or high income.

Capitalism has elevated more people out of poverty, Socialism has killed more people than it ever helped

This statement is often said here by capitalists who don't understand socialism. But it's not entirely relevant when it comes to a candidate like Cynthia Nixon. She's concerned about poverty. And its about time someone focused on those who live hand to mouth, the marginalised.

Obviously it's down to rampant capitalism but fear ye not, I'm sure the actor is not about to usher in a golden era of NYC socialism. If she can fix the way people are treated and used by the rich, good on her.

Nixon knows she can't win.

Whatever makes you think that?

Your claim was that she knew she couldn't win. Again, I ask you what brought you to that conclusion. I wasn't asking your own opinion on whether or not she can win (it really doesn't matter to me), I was asking how you came to the opinion that she knows she cannot win.

Oh look, USAers talking about socialism. I'll get the popcorn

A N.Y. native running for office.

Wanting to help young learners to get a good education. Wanting better public transportation. Does not care about headlines and power. Lived the American dream. Got wealthy doing so. Wants to serve and give back to the society that helped her to gain wealth and fame. You know what. I do not care if she is a Republican or Democrat or Independent. She obviously loves the State of NY and wants to work to bring New Yorker's a better quality of life. Why the haters? I say vote her in.

Until we start to get (TEAM WORK) going again between all parties. Substantial change will never come at all levels of government.

Good luck on the stump Mrs. Nixon.

Not getting any new jobs Mrs. Nixon? At least you accomplished your main motive: to attract publicity to yourself. New York, and America doesn't need another clueless celebrity running for office. In the meantime, go get a law degree so at least people will think you know what you're talking about and take you serious.