'She is acutely ready for this': Hochul prepared for call to become governor

Kathy Hochul has been traveling the state since 2015 as New York's lieutenant governor without a lot of attention, as happens with lieutenant governors everywhere.
But now intense scrutiny focuses upon Albany's second-in-command as she assumes the new and unofficial title of governor-in-waiting.

While Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo attempts to survive sexual harassment charges and subsequent calls for his resignation or impeachment, photos of the Buffalo-based lieutenant governor aboard the subway grace New York City tabloids. Publications across the state and nation, meanwhile, feature stories headlined "Who is Kathy Hochul?"
In the midst of all this, Hochul walks a fine line between her duties as lieutenant governor and potentially replacing Cuomo. Those around her say she is preparing for what lies ahead. They also say she is ready.
"The nature of the job of lieutenant governor is to be ready for a time like this," said one source close to Hochul.

Another person familiar with her thinking said Hochul's entire career has involved preparing for such a situation.

"She is acutely ready for this," said the source. "She has prepared thoughtfully and carefully – and those two words aren't commonly used with a political candidate."

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