Cynthia Nixon launches campaign for governor

In a tweet posted Monday afternoon, actress Cynthia Nixon of "Sex and the City" fame announced that she is running for governor of New York. The tweet includes a video and a link to a campaign donation page called "Cynthia for NY." In recent years, Nixon, 51, has been vocal and visible for progressive causes. She supports New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio and has openly criticized Gov. Andrew Cuomo, both Democrats. Her wife, Christine Marinoni, until recently worked for de Blasio.