This legislation is so woke, and so politically fraught, that even the sitting Democratic governor and her Republican challenger agree it’s going nowhere. Gov. Kathy Hochul announced her opposition Wednesday to legislation proposed by leftwing state lawmakers to rename Columbus Day as Indigenous Peoples’ Day – just hours after Republican nominee Rep. Lee Zeldin blasted the idea.

“We generally do not comment on legislation that has not passed both houses, but Gov. Hochul does not support eliminating Columbus Day,” said spokeswoman Hazel Crampton-Hays. “She looks forward to again marching in the Columbus Day Parade and proudly proclaiming Columbus Day this year, and she will continue to be a strong supporter of the Italian American community,” Crampton-Hays added.