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Cuomo Wants You To Sign His Citizens Pledge
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Ben Yakas
Published May 21, 2010
Modified May 21, 2010
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Attorney General Andrew Cuomo is gearing up to announce his nomination for Governor very soon (perhaps May 25?), and in true "prince of darkness" form, he's set in motion a dastardly plan to make sure you announce your allegiance to him!
Cuomo is developing a "citizens pledge" that will detail his agenda if he is elected; according to the Daily News, he is planning on visiting all 62 counties in NY state during his campaign, and asking supporters, as well as possible candidates who want his support, to sign the declaration. According to an anonymous Cuomo insider, Cuomo "plans to endorse and support down-ballot candidates who agree with his platform," and wants to create a bipartisan "citizens coalition." Other insiders say Cuomo has no patience for legislatures who cross him or his agenda, which includes being pro-charter schools.
Cuomo also had a vested interest in who his possible successor as Attorney General could be if he wins the election, and he and his allies have "moved quietly and methodically to bolster" Kathleen M. Rice, Nassau County district attorney, to be that person, according to the Times. A heated battle seems to be gearing up between Rice and Democratic State Senator Eric T. Schneiderman, who already has several prominent union backers. Cuomo allegedly even called up Comptroller John Liu and asked him to delay making an endorsement for the position: “I’m going to keep private conversations private. But the attorney general is certainly interested in having the strongest possible ticket for the party.”
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