Aglow in a Stellar Start ; Kathy Hochul has Been a Bright Light Since Her Election Six Months Ago, but She's Not Distracted by Talk of Her As a Party Leader Because 'I Know Who Put Me Here'

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When Kathleen C. Hochul won a special House election six months ago, she stood for a moment at the center of the political universe.

And it's a place she has kept walking back into ever since.

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Aglow in a Stellar Start ; Kathy Hochul has Been a Bright Light Since Her Election Six Months Ago, but She's Not Distracted by Talk of Her As a Party Leader Because 'I Know Who Put Me Here'

Rather than retreating to the back bench where most freshman House members are consigned, she has talked about jobs with the president, welcomed him to the House chamber for a speech, pushed for major attention-grabbing amendments and remained a familiar face on cable news programs.

"I think she's going to be a real leader," said Rep. Steny H. Hoyer of Maryland, second-r...

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