The race for the Democratic nomination for governor is turning into a sprint for the finish line to the September 13 vote.

“Our results -- results -- are undeniable,” said Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

Cuomo is defending his record amid a rising liberal backlash to incumbent politicians --exemplified by the loss of Congressman Joe Crowley in June to underdog opponent Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

“The congressional primary was an anomaly. It was only congressional primaries. It’s the first time that happened because of the scheduling. There are a number of races, there's a lot of political energy out there. So I think people are going to vote,” said Cuomo.

Cuomo is counting on opposition to President Donald Trump to help drive turnout for him next week.

“I think people are motivated. There is a lot of anger against Trump and what he's doing. It is repugnant to everything we believe in New York,” he said.

But his opponent Cynthia Nixon, trailing in the polls and fundraising, says there's more to discuss -- and debate. She's faced Cuomo in one TV debate so far, but argues there should be more.

“We were not asked about upstate or education or the environment or justice reform. Since we've launched the campaign, we've always asked for two debates,” she said.

Nixon's insurgent campaign has played out in smaller venues across the state as Cuomo has sewn up endorsements from political heavyweights like Senator Charles Schumer and the state's politically active labor unions. This week, Cuomo was endorsed by both The New York Times and the Buffalo News.

Nixon, however, points to Cuomo's flaws, like his at-times awkward public interactions with women in positions of power.

“I think the governor has a history or turning a blind eye to sexual harassment, definitely, and I don't think he's that comfortable with women, no,” said Nixon.

Cuomo's campaign has pointed out virtually every one of his top advisors in government and in the campaign are women.