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Former Bill Jack Kemp and former Governor of New York State Mario Cuomo have expressed interest in purchasing the team. Goodell had the following to say about the matter. (BillsReport.com)
NY GOV WARNS OF WORST ECONOMY IN DECADES... Jul 29, 2008
Mario Cuomo and Hugh Carey "to get their ideas on how to manage a fiscal crisis," the source said. To make his concern even clearer, Paterson will hold a private meeting today with Columbia University's Nobel prize-winning economist Joseph Stiglitz, the former head of the World Bank, who has called the current worldwide financial crisis the worst since the Great Depression. (The Drudge Report)
A Media Crush on Obama Jul 27, 2008
I felt a few chills when New York Gov. Mario Cuomo delivered the keynote address at the 1984 Democratic national convention -- which didn't stop me from blasting his message. You may assume Matthews is a shameless liberal. (Townhall.com)
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his acceptance speech during primary was almost as closed with few changes from Mario cuomo. the former governor of new York. (International Herald Tribune)
Bruno era carries high price Jul 20, 2008
The man former Gov. Mario Cuomo disdainfully called "the handsomest man in the Senate" departs on his own terms from a governmental career as spectacular as the ballpark he created. When he started out as Senate majority leader 14 years ago, he was greatly underestimated by any number of politicians, and certainly by many in the media -- myself included. (Albany Times Union)
How to dismiss a distraction Jul 20, 2008
Governor Mario Cuomo of New York had received a barrage of vitriolic letters from opponents of a bill he supported to require motorists to wear seat belts. He lashed back by comparing his tormentors to "hunters who drink beer, don't vote and lie to their wives." That triggered a new barrage, this time from the gun lobby, many of whose members do vote, causing the governor to shift into reverse: "My response was inartful," he admitted, "and could leave a false impression of disrespect for the... (International Herald Tribune -- Ed/Op)
Health bill seeks fairness for workers, retirees Jul 15, 2008
Mario Cuomo failed to find adequate answers to this problem, public-sector retirees have been asking for some means of assuring health care coverage with reasonable cost during retirement. With no permanent solution recommended, the Legislature has been regularly extending "temporary" protection limited to educational retirees. (Albany Times Union)
Supporters go to mattresses for AP Italian Jul 6, 2008
Prominent Italian-American groups and Matilda Cuomo, wife of former New York governor Mario Cuomo, have mobilized to save the course. Italian Ambassador Giovanni Castellaneta has also weighed in with the nonprofit organization that oversees the AP program. (Boston Globe)
Take that, Mr. Pataki Jul 2, 2008
His toppling of Mario Cuomo in 1994 should qualify him as a national convention delegate for the rest of his public life. His prolific fundraising for the party ought to count for something, too. (Albany Times Union)
Post-Spitzer, a new breed of reformer for Wall Street Jun 27, 2008
"He's stayed away from personal vilification and gone after institutional corruption," said Meyer Frucher, chairman of the Philadelphia Stock Exchange and a state official who worked for Cuomo's father, the former governor Mario Cuomo. So far, Cuomo has avoided the big public brawls that defined the tenure of his crusading predecessor, whose governorship ended with his notorious assignations. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Asking and Answering Hard Questions Jun 22, 2008
Last year, when he moderated the debate at the Cooper Union of Science and Art in New York City between former Gov. Mario Cuomo and my dad, former Speaker Newt Gingrich, he used crutches, due to an injury, to enter the stage door. But he walked out on stage and out the front door at the end of the event without assistance. (Townhall.com)
Political leaders pay tribute to TV's Russert Jun 20, 2008
Speakers included Maria Shriver, Mario Cuomo, Mike Barnicle and even the nun who taught Russert in the seventh grade. It ended with Russert's 22-year-old son Luke. (FOX 11, AZ)
Williams to host 'Press' this week Jun 20, 2008
Also on stage, from left are, Tom Brokaw, Betsy Fischer, Sister Lucille Socciarelli, Al Hunt and former New York Gov. Mario Cuomo. (AP Photo/NBC, Virginia Sherwood). (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Russert tribute: Family, friends and the Boss Jun 19, 2008
Speakers included Maria Shriver, Mario Cuomo, Mike Barnicle and even the nun who taught Russert in the seventh grade ... Among the dignitaries were former New York Gov. Mario Cuomo, New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev. (MSNBC -- Politics)
TV's Russert gets a final toast from Washington Jun 19, 2008
Mario Cuomo, the former New York governor for whom Russert worked before entering journalism, said Russert believed politics "could be a saintly profession.". "It's not enough to think of him as a great journalist," Cuomo said. (USA Today -- Life)
Tim Russert's son sounds a theme of unity in U.S. politics at funeral Jun 19, 2008
Those who spoke at the afternoon service including Mario Cuomo, the former governor of New York who once employed Russert as his counselor, and the historian Doris Kearns Goodwin labored at times to tell stories that they and others had not shared previously in the endless loop of cable coverage that followed Russert's death at 58. But the final appearance was one that was unbilled in the program and known, in advance, to only a few: a special acoustic performance by Bruce Springsteen, a hero to... (International Herald Tribune)
Letters from readers Jun 19, 2008
Newt Gingrich alluded to this in his Cooper-Union debate with Mario Cuomo. I don't think the public would be receptive to this format because it is long, they might have to learn something, would be perplexed as to what to do with the results and it would require some skill from the debaters. (Florida Times-Union)
DAVID BRODER: Colleagues' fond memories of Russert Jun 18, 2008
Call: (800) 877-3400. Web Search powered by YAHOO. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
The Russert Weekend RIP Jun 18, 2008
What you *might* have tried instead, dimwit, was to make some sort of comment akin to "Good riddance? Isn't that a little harsh?" and then trying your feeble best to make the case that there's some sort of value to the career of Tim Russert - lawyer, aide to Daniel Moynihan and then Mario Cuomo, MSM root-weevil, etc. - such that an impartial observer might have some tenuous reason to allow the possibility that he was more valuable walking around than soaking up formalin. (Townhall.com)
Tim Russert: Tough on Liberals and Conservatives Jun 17, 2008 This Day in History Jun 16, 2008 Remembering Tim Russert Jun 16, 2008 DAVID BRODER:Russert worked fearlessly, loved generously Jun 16, 2008 Pressing on: What next for 'Meet the Press'? Jun 16, 2008 Tim Russert, one of the good guys Jun 15, 2008 Tim Russert, dead at 58, famous for preparation, wit Jun 15, 2008 Passion for politics propelled newsman Russert Jun 15, 2008 No rest for weary as race gets off to fast start Jun 15, 2008 Tim Russert, 'Meet the Press' moderator, dies at 58 Jun 14, 2008 Meet the host Jun 14, 2008 UNITY Mourns the Loss of Tim Russert Jun 14, 2008 Newt Gingrich Statement on the Passing of Tim Russert Jun 14, 2008 Revered Reporter Tim Russert Dies Jun 14, 2008 DIES FROM A BIG HEART Jun 14, 2008 Top US TV journalist Russert dies Jun 14, 2008 LETTERS: NCT, June 13, 2008 Jun 14, 2008 Official Statements Jun 14, 2008 Journalist, sports fan Russert dies at 58 Jun 14, 2008 More » Jun 14, 2008 Tim Russert, host of NBC's 'Meet the Press,' dies Jun 14, 2008 Remembering How Russert Became Russert Jun 14, 2008 Russert Was a Model Journalist Jun 14, 2008 Trivia, quotes Jun 13, 2008 Gov. Mario Cuomo Addresses Water Professionals at American Water Works Association's Annual Conference and Exposition (ACE08) in Atlanta Jun 11, 2008 A NY PREZ VACCUM Jun 6, 2008 Clinton Will Have Abundant Career Choices, All With Obstacles May 31, 2008 Gov. Mario Cuomo to Address World's Water Professionals May 30, 2008 CALVIN TRILLIN: Don't dismiss power of eloquence May 25, 2008 Why a Unity Ticket Might Be Just the Ticket May 24, 2008 Not the ticket of dreams May 22, 2008 Late TV listings May 18, 2008 TV NEWS SHOWS May 18, 2008 Guests for the Sunday TV news shows May 18, 2008 Clinton plugs away as time grows short in race May 18, 2008 Lexington: Why not both? May 17, 2008 Despite Bush comments, Jews will vote Obama May 17, 2008 Tiara, smiles and speeches part of commencement May 17, 2008 Soprano family values May 14, 2008 Bob Grant, Barry Farber to Radio Hall of Fame May 14, 2008 UNION HEALTH RIPOFF May 12, 2008 Law Day 'dimmer' for Kaye May 4, 2008 Many hope for Clinton and Obama ticket - except the candidates Apr 23, 2008 Post a comment Apr 23, 2008 Clinton missed her chance to change course of race Apr 22, 2008 Is Gov. Paterson being too nice? Apr 20, 2008 Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama Get Personal In Philly Debate, Rehashing Controversies From Each Other's Past Apr 18, 2008 Former friends weigh into debate, and the former amity drains out Apr 17, 2008 Dem rivals jangle for keys to Pa. Apr 17, 2008 Funds for a dead office Apr 15, 2008 Elected Officials Report State, Federal Taxes For 2007 Apr 15, 2008 Clinton will fight 'like Rocky' Apr 2, 2008 McCain highlights military heritage Apr 1, 2008 Right at the End Apr 1, 2008 Clinton's vow may be hazardous to party's health Apr 1, 2008 WSJ: New Backing for Obama As Party Seeks Unity... Mar 31, 2008 Clinton, Obama supporters wrangle over delegates Mar 30, 2008 State budget might be on time after all Mar 29, 2008 Dean says bickering could hurt Democrats Mar 29, 2008 HILLARY HATRED GOOSING GORE Mar 29, 2008 Democratic chief Dean warns Clinton, Obama Mar 29, 2008 Audit: Dams' fixes delayed for years Mar 26, 2008 18 comments Mar 26, 2008 Governor David Paterson of New York: Super Liberal Mar 25, 2008 David Paterson sworn in as 55th governor Mar 18, 2008
Russert had worked for Democrats Daniel Patrick Moynihan and Mario Cuomo. How could a former political aide chair one of the nations leading Sunday news programs and remain fair and impartial. (Newsmax)
Russerts make plans for huge KENNEDY CENTER tribute... Jun 16, 2008
Tim Rusert worked for Mario Cuomo before becoming a reporter, and after becoming a reporter hired Campbell Brown, He was a classic liberal reporter. Maybe even a good one. (The Drudge Report)
Birthdays Former New York Gov. Mario Cuomo is 76. Rock singer-actor Johnny Hallyday is 65. (Montana Standard, MT)
Daniel Patrick Moynihan from 1977-82 and then counselor to New York s Democratic Gov. Mario Cuomo from 1982-84; I thought of him as I have a lot of Hill staffers as someone who would make a move for office himself when the right opportunity arose. Sure enough, when Rep. (Human Events Online)
When Tim Russert took over "Meet the Press" in 1991, he was already well-known to political reporters as the shrewd, inventive and very funny flack for Pat Moynihan and Mario Cuomo - a spokesman almost as quotable as those two marvelously gifted speakers. We didn't know what kind of a journalist Tim would be - or even if he was serious about being one. (Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal)
Daniel Patrick Moynihan and Gov. Mario Cuomo. Russert became Washington bureau chief in 1988 and took over Meet the Press in 1991. (USA Today)
There was little fanfare four decades later when Russert, who had been schooled in politics as a sharp-elbowed aide to New York's two great political intellectuals, Pat Moynihan and Mario Cuomo, replaced Garrick Utley as moderator at a time when the show seemed a relic of a fading era. But over the next 17 years, Russert, like no one in television history -- with the possible exception of David Brinkley -- came to personify and enliven the Washington interview rituals of Sunday morning... (Salon)
" The 58-year-old Russert not only hosted Meet The Press and directed NBC's Washington bureau, he was a network vice president, a fixture in political coverage on both NBC and its corporate cousin MSNBC, and a regular presence on the MSNBC website. (He filed his final piece, a discussion of how Internet rumors are affecting the presdiential race, just hours before his death.)But he started out not in journalism but politics. After graduating from law school, he worked on the New York campaigns... (Anchorage Daily News)
" During the 2000 election-night coverage, Mr. Russert was in his element and in rare form, using an old-fashioned dry-erase board while everyone around him was awash in computer graphics. Viewers could sense Mr. Russert's fascination with the political process, the thrill and astonishment he was experiencing as the oddities of that night slowly unfolded. If the kid-in-a-candy-store metaphor ever applied, it was to Mr. Russert that night - he cited history, law and political punditry and beamed... (San Francisco Chronicle)
Mr. Duberstein and a Democratic counterpart, former New York Gov. Mario Cuomo, both see a combination of voter engagement and an all-swallowing media vacuum that both campaigns are compelled to fill lest their opponent do it for them. "Cable, YouTube -- all of that is totally different," said Mr. Duberstein. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Russert began his career in politics, working for Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan and New York Governor Mario Cuomo, before being hired by NBC News in 1984. When he was named host of "Meet the Press'' in 1991, Russert called the show's founder, Lawrence E. Spivak, then 91, and asked for advice. Spivak replied: "It's simple. (Boston Globe)
It's a long way from the wards of South Buffalo, where he cut his teeth as a young political operative before moving on to become an aide to US Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan and former New York Governor Mario Cuomo. Joseph F. Crangle, former chairman of the Erie County Democratic committee, got Russert his first job in politics, organizing field operations for Moynihan's Senate run. (Boston Globe)
" Russert got his start in New York Democratic politics, working on the political campaigns of Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan and Gov. Mario Cuomo. He served as chief of staff to Moynihan from 1977 to 1982 and was a counselor in Cuomo's Albany office from 1983 to 1984. In addition to his weekly program, Russert appeared on the networks other news shows, was moderator for numerous political debates and wrote two best-selling books. He is survived by his father Tim Russert, his wife Maureen Orth, a... (PR Newswire)
His experience working with Gov. Mario Cuomo and Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan gave him an insight few in the journalism world can match. It is particularly poignant to lose such a dedicated father and a son who so honored his father in his book "Big Russ and Me" just before Father's Day. (PR Newswire)
Daniel Patrick Moynihan, D-N.Y., and former Democratic New York Gov. Mario Cuomo had a distinctive on-air style marked by tough questioning and extensive research that included posting well-documented quotes and charts on air. During the 2000 election, Russert received light ribbing but made an indelible memory for making repeated references to a white dry-erase board he continued to write on while explaining the ongoing tallies. (Fox News)
Mario Cuomo in 1984, the New Yorker carried a possibly apocryphal quote from presidential candidate Gary Hart -- "Get me a Russert!" -- that fueled the operative's legend. The following year he changed careers, becoming an assistant to the NBC News president, and soon booked Pope John Paul II for an interview on "Today." Russert took over the Washington bureau in 1988, and became a "Today" commentator almost by accident, when NBC executives, amused by his political banter during daily conference... (The Drudge Report)
Before entering journalism, he worked for senior Democratic politicians Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan and Mario Cuomo. Time magazine listed him as one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2008. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
He subsequently served on the staff of Gov. Mario Cuomo (D-NY) before moving into journalism. Intelligence, objectivity, balance, and tough-but-fair journalism. (North County Times)
"Today I was deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Tim Russert, a beloved native son of Buffalo, New York. A distinguished and dedicated public servant, he worked for New York Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan and in the administration of Governor Mario Cuomo. He then transitioned from government to become a fair, tough and outstanding journalist, quickly ascending to one of the most respected in his field.Tim never forgot his roots in Western New York, and his hometown has always celebrated... (WNBC.com, NY)
Before joining NBC, Russert served as press secretary for former New York Gov. Mario Cuomo and as chief of staff to Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Daniel Moynihan, D-N.Y., from 1977-82 before going to work for New York Gov. Mario Cuomo in the early 80s. But Ms. Mitchell credited Mr. Russerts Jesuit schooling for teaching him how to ask the questions that average people would want to know and also ask the questions that would stump the political figures. (TVweek.com)
Mr. Russert worked for two prominent New York Democrats, Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan and Gov. Mario Cuomo, before being hired in 1984 by NBC in its Washington bureau. He became bureau chief four years later. (International Herald Tribune)
I first met Russert in the early 1980s when I was covering Governor Mario Cuomo and Tim was his chief aide and alter ego ... Russert's first exposure to politics was in the wards of Buffalo, but his great teachers were national figures senator Pat Moynihan and governor Mario Cuomo. (Time.com)
Daniel Patrick Moynihan and Gov. Mario Cuomo. He then served as chief of staff to Moynihan from 1977 to 1982 and was a counselor in Cuomos Albany office from 1983 to 1984. (Newsmax)
Dad's Day trivia and quotes. 04:15 PM CDT on Thursday, June 12, 2008. (KHOU.com, TX)
Former NY Governor Offers Views on Water Supply, Infrastructure, Election ATLANTA, June 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Speaking before an audience of water professionals from throughout the world at the American Water Works Association's (AWWA) Annual Conference and Exposition (ACE08), former New York Governor Mario Cuomo addressed a variety of critical issues, noting that "water is as indispensable as the air we breathe." Cuomo, who served as New York's governor from 1983 until 1994, offered his... (PR Newswire)
By the time he's ready for the national stage, the contender is no longer capable of making good political decisions - witness the hamlet act of Mario Cuomo or George Pataki's strange flirtations with 2000 and 2008 runs. New York has retained a major role in presidential campaigns - serving as an ATM for candidates in dire need of funds. (New York Post -- Opinions)
Clinton's strengths among important Democratic constituencies -- women, seniors and blue-collar workers -- have led party leaders such as Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell and former New York Governor Mario Cuomo to call for a joint ticket ... New York Governor Mario Cuomo. (Yahoo News -- Politics)
Former New York Governor keynotes June 10 Water Industry Luncheon at ACE08 DENVER, May 29 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Former New York Governor Mario Cuomo will offer his observations on both the U.S. presidential election and the challenges facing the water industry at 1 p.m., June 10 during the American Water Works Association's (AWWA) Annual Conference and Exposition (ACE08) in Atlanta, Georgia ... "Gov. Cuomo's views on the political scene and his insight into how to solve large-scale problems... (PR Newswire)
But it doesn't necessarily follow that (as she said, quoting former New York Gov. Mario Cuomo) "you campaign in poetry and govern in prose."Obviously, a lot of governing is, to put it simply, boring. If it weren't, the media wouldn't be so much more interested in politics than they are in government. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
In March, Mario Cuomo in the Boston Globe. But do unity tickets happen. (Slate)
MANY DEMOCRATS, including former New York governor Mario Cuomo on this page, have called for a Barack Obama-Hillary Clinton ticket. Despite its superficial appeal, this so-called dream ticket could be a nightmare for both. (Boston Globe)
Guests: Governor Charlie Crist, Republican of Florida, Republican strategist Ed Rollins, former Democratic governor Mario Cuomo of New York, former Republican governor Roy Romer of Colorado. 10:30 a.m. (4). (Boston Globe)
Mario Cuomo, D-N.Y., and Roy Romer, D-Colo. 8:30 a.m.. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Politics)
Mario Cuomo, D-N.Y., and Roy Romer, D-Colo. NBC's "Meet the Press" _ Sen. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
Speculation continued over the vice presidential picks for both parties with former Democratic New York Gov. Mario Cuomo again advocating an Obama-Clinton ticket. Former Republican Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee, the last major challenger to McCain before he bowed out, had been mentioned as a possible McCain running mate. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
This has the support of plenty of senior Democrats such as Mario Cuomo, the former governor of New York, and Ed Rendell, the governor of Pennsylvania. Why stop at having a nominee who has the support of 51% of Democrats, the argument goes, when we could have a dream ticket that has won 100. (The Economist)
wrote on May 16, 2008 12:29 PM:" Re: the idea that there may well be an Obama-Clinton ticket (ex-gov of NY Mario Cuomo is one who is promoting it) the recent John Edwards endorsement has some folks pumping JE to reprise his 2004 veep spot but with Obama this year. I myself think Gov Bill Richardson of my beautiful 'neighbor' state to the east, New Mexico, would be an apt choice as Obama wants of course to attract the hispanic vote. And I wonder -- 'Bugs' wrote that in a choice between Hillary... (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
Instead, he opted to follow the advice of former New York Gov. Mario Cuomo. Commencement speakers need to think of themselves as bodies at an old fashioned Irish wake, Harris told the audience. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Former Gov. Mario Cuomo delivered a message to Barack Obama on CNN's "The Room" yesterday. As President Bush begins his trip to the Middle East, Sen. (Yahoo News -- The Sopranos)
From his WABC platform on the New York powerhouse station, Grant has been credited with electing Rudy Giuliani over David Dinkins as New York City mayor, Christie Todd Whitman over Jim Florio as governor of New Jersey, and George Pataki over Mario Cuomo as governor of New York. After a brief detour at WOR in New York, Grant is now back on his perch at WABC. With his passionate monologues about the declining national culture, Bob remains a force. (Newsmax)
In 1994 - not coincidentally a statewide election year - NYSUT got the Legislature and Gov. Mario Cuomo to enact a temporary moratorium on any "diminution" of health benefits that wasn't first negotiated with unions representing active employees. PAGE 1 > SHARE BOX Show your support. (New York Post -- Opinions)
It was Cuomo's father, Mario Cuomo, who as governor appointed Kaye as chief judge. OTHER STORIES. (Albany Times Union)
Mario Cuomo, former governor of New York, has pressed the idea most aggressively. It also came up in debate last week, and a major Clinton supporter in the Pennsylvania primary, Governor Ed Rendell, has blessed it, too. (International Herald Tribune)
Mario Cuomo supports it why he was almost as good as JIMMY Carter. Yes, America, want to get nothing done. (International Herald Tribune)
It came when Gibson asked both Clinton and Barack Obama if they would accept a proposal made by former New York governor Mario Cuomo in a recent Globe guest column. "Pledge now that whichever one of you wins this contest, you'll take the other as your running mate, and that the other one will agree, if they lose, to take second place on the ticket," Gibson said, outlining Cuomo's proposal. (Boston Globe)
As for Pataki, the Republican had slain not just an incumbent, but a national Democratic icon in Mario Cuomo, and used a staff with a nasty streak to remind everyone of the fact. Yet every legislator has a good word to say about Paterson, how funny he is, how easy it is work with him, how he is so not-Spitzer. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
The candidates were asked to respond to a recent suggestion by former New York Governor Mario Cuomo that whoever wins the contentious primary battle should select the other as their vice-presidential nominee. While Clinton dodged a bit, stressed the importance of the party closing ranks around the winner and pledged to support the nominee, Obama said it was still too early to answer the question. (VHI.com -- Music News)
Charles Gibson, another moderator, opened by citing a notion proposed by former Governor Mario Cuomo of New York, whom Gibson described as an "elder statesman" of the Democratic Party. Cuomo's son Chris is an anchor on ABC's "Good Morning America," where Gibson also worked for years. (International Herald Tribune)
The first question from moderator Charles Gibson was whether each would pledge to choose the other as a running mate something former New York governor Mario Cuomo has proposed. Neither responded for a long minute, until Obama finally said the issue was "premature" and Clinton said only that each was determined to make sure a Democrat was inaugurated as president next January whoever won the nomination. (USA Today)
Five months earlier, Pataki defeated Gov. Mario Cuomo on a campaign steeped in bringing back capital punishment. "We brought these problems to their attention," said Tabak, a member of New Yorkers Against the Death Penalty who has handled several capital cases, "and they chose not do anything about it.". (Albany Times Union)
Cuomo, the son of former Gov. Mario Cuomo, sought a six-month extension to file his taxes, a common practice for higher income filers. Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli's tax returns show he made a total of $143,027, not including benefits that bring his statutory salary to $151,500. (WNBC.com, NY)
Former New York Governor Mario Cuomo has suggested the two candidates should agree that whoever comes second should be the vice-presidential choice. This would assure both the Clinton and Obama camps of a prize at the end of the day, our correspondent adds. (BBC News -- Americas)
Cuomo says candidates not keen on his joint ticket ideaDemocratic Party elder Mario Cuomo said yesterday that the Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama camps have indicated no interest in an idea he floated in The Boston Globe - that they form a joint ticket. At the least, he said in his op-ed piece, Clinton and Obama should agree to pick the other as vice president as a way to soothe the disappointment and bitterness of the other's supporters. (Boston Globe)
A surprising number of liberals showed up: Mario Cuomo, Ed Koch, Mark Green. Ed Koch told some of the funniest anecdotes I ve ever heard. (The American Conservative)
While Mario Cuomo, former governor of New York, urged a joint ticket (he didn't specify who should be on top) to prevent what could turn into a Democratic disaster. This exodus of support to Mr. Obama, coupled with calls from those remaining neutral for a swift end to the race, could swell in light of Ms. Clinton's vow to pursue a scorched-earth strategy, if necessary, to win the nomination. (Globe and Mail -- International)
Meanwhile, he said he is conferring with other party leaders, including Mrs. Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada; former Vice President Al Gore; civil-rights veteran and Clinton confidante Vernon Jordan; former New York Gov. Mario Cuomo; and Jesse Jackson and his son, Chicago Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.. (The Drudge Report)
Another party elder, former New York Gov. Mario Cuomo, proposed Saturday that Clinton and Obama avert a "disaster" by agreeing to share the ticket, with the delegate winner running for president and the loser for vice president. "If, on the other hand, the candidates refuse to work out a way to keep both constituencies firmly in the Democratic camp for the general election," Cuomo wrote in the Boston Globe, "the 2008 primary may be the story of a painfully botched grand opportunity to return our... (Los Angeles Times)
Governors George Pataki and Mario Cuomo and their legislatures missed the deadline for 20 straight years. The leaders agreed Thursday night to a framework for a 124 billion state budget that includes a 1. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
George Mitchell, former President Carter, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, civil rights activist Jesse Jackson and former New York Gov. Mario Cuomo. "There'll be some nasty fights if it goes to convention, and people will walk out," Dean said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Cuomo, the son of three-term Gov. Mario Cuomo, isn't prepared to criticize a new governor who is black and legally blind. But the bet is he will hold his fire only so long.. (New York Post -- Opinions)
John Edwards, former Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell, former President Jimmy Carter, current Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, civil rights activist Jesse Jackson and former New York Gov. Mario Cuomo. First published on March 29, 2008 at 12:06 am. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Ten of those dams -- including one owned by the city of Watervliet -- have unaddressed violations between 26 and 28 years old, in the era when Mario Cuomo replaced Hugh Carey as governor. Rainbow Lake Dam, built on the North Branch Saranac River in 1875, contains a 356-acre lake. (Albany Times Union)
Paterson consistently supported the tax, borrow and spend policies of governor s Mario Cuomo and George Pataki. He voted for the tax and fee increases that caused New York to have the nation s highest income tax burden, state and local taxes per capita and debt per capita. (Human Events Online)
Paterson consistently supported the tax, borrow and spend policies of governor s Mario Cuomo and George Pataki ... Paterson consistently supported the tax, borrow and spend policies of governor s Mario Cuomo and George Pataki. (Human Events Online)
Hugh Carey and George Pataki were on hand; Mario Cuomo was not. Paterson assumed the helm of New York's government following Spitzer's resignation amid a prostitution scandal. (Albany Times Union)
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