Andrew Cuomo
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Andrew Cuomo is an American politician who served as the 56th governor of New York from 2011 to 2021. A member of the Democratic Party, he focused on issues such as economic development, healthcare reform, and education during his tenure. Prior to his governorship, Cuomo served as the Attorney General of New York from 2007 to 2010, where he gained recognition for his work on consumer protection and public corruption cases. He also held the position of Secretary of Housing and Urban Development under President Bill Clinton from 1997 to 2001, advocating for affordable housing and urban development initiatives.
But I know what I know, and I know what I don’t know. And I do know how to make government work.
In general, have I learned to be more careful, frankly? Just don't put yourself in a situation where anyone can say anything, where you always have a witness? Certainly.
I believe it is obviously a horrific situation. We want peace. It’s long overdue.
Is there gross income inequality? Yes. And are billionaires an example of the grossest of inequality, especially when you have such poverty in this country today? Yes.
It's the dumbing down of politics, Kristen, you know. You can say whatever you want and ... fact doesn't matter.
He has said, basically, if Mamdani wins the election, that he would — President Trump would — basically have to take control of New York, because Mamdani is not qualified.
Eliminating opportunities for excellence doesn’t help underserved kids, it perpetuates the problem.
That kind of federal usurping of state local authority, I think, is an existential threat.
I have not had a conversation, nor would I accept an endorsement from President Trump.
I would welcome his support. You know, this is a general election, it’s Democrats, Republicans, independents.
As we’ve done before when Washington’s dysfunction has shut down the government, New York will step up and ensure the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island remain open for the world to look to for strength and hope during this tumultuous time.
However, I recognize some of those decisions caused pain in the Jewish community because we did not always fully consider the sensitivities and traditions that are so deeply important.
I look forward to talking to [Adams] but I have not. Obviously, his support would be great.
Whatever differences we may have, Eric Adams’ story is undeniably one of resilience — a testament to the spirit of this city.
We face destructive extremist forces that would devastate our city through incompetence or ignorance, but it is not too late to stop them.
The choice Mayor Adams made today was not an easy one, but I believe he is sincere in putting the well-being of New York City ahead of personal ambition.





