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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsBravo, New York!
Assembly vote expected to pass on time at 10 a.m.
Prompt, decisive action on the gun control debate...thank you!
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Bravo, New York! (Original Post)
Earth_First
Jan 2013
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The only thing that gets me is how he endorsed a handful of republican assembly members
Victor_c3
Jan 2013
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Victor_c3
(3,557 posts)1. yup, for the most part I love my governor
He keeps saying over and over again that he wants to make NY the progressive capitol of our nation. I sure hope so!
JaneyVee
(19,877 posts)2. Same here. Here's to hoping Cuomo stays Left on all issues.
Victor_c3
(3,557 posts)3. The only thing that gets me is how he endorsed a handful of republican assembly members
for re-election.
However, I think that was fair considering the ones that he endorsed all broke ranks with the rest of the Republicans and voted for the gay marriage law last year. I'll give him a break on that one.
Frankly, I voted for Steve Saland (one of the repubs who voted for gay marriage that he endorsed) mostly as a result of his pro-LGBT vote. I loved the position paper he wrote and I view his actions as indicative of a true leader and not just someone who'll fall in line with the rest of his party.
JaneyVee
(19,877 posts)4. I love that every time Cuomo speaks he reminds me of this emotionally gripping scene: