The bias for deBlasio at the NY Times is laughable. Get real, people - deBlasio only does anyting when he benefits. That's not a politician, that's a tyrant. And we are sick, sick, sick of the bias against Cuomo. Cuomo has not stirred up racial hatred due to extreme prejudice, Cuomo has not brought in a failed policing policy and then refused to take responsibility for it, Cuomo has not disappeared from view for days in times of crisis, nor has he sat silent and doodling at police union meetings. These are some of the huge and critical failings of deBlasio. The only positive thing to come out of the deBlasio administration is that we New Yorkers will not be silent - we will tell the world about his failures. We will stop him from spreading hatred and failing other jurisdictions. The NY Times worships deBlasio as if he were a boy band - he's not. If you cannot see how biased and disgusting your coverage of this failure of a mayor has become, then you have ceased to be a newspaper, you are just a fan magazine for a huge failure. Shame on you!
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Bravo!!! It is refreshing to have a Mayor speak honestly about the frustrations of working with heads of government. I love it!! Drops the mike and leaves the people wanting more!!! Enjoy your vacation !!!
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The Mayor needs to recognize, whatever the merits of his complaints, that he is the Mayor of NYC not the Governor of NYS. He can challenge the Governor in 3 years but polarization, and in public no less, may be satisfying to him and the commentators here but will do little to help the residents of NYC.
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Frankly A Cuomo I disdain
I wish he'd take a one way train,
Self centered kowtower
For Wall Street bowwower
In everyone's rump a swift pain.
I wish he'd take a one way train,
Self centered kowtower
For Wall Street bowwower
In everyone's rump a swift pain.
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DeBlasio is an inept political hack. He deserves the dismissive barbs thrown his way.
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De Blasio displays the traits of a bona fide aspiring dictator: intolerant, incompetent, delusional, self-aggrandizing, convinced of nonexistent mandate, cowardly, thuggish and crude but sentimental. And not too bright, but that goes with the territory.
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I'm not a big fan (putting it mildly) of either Mayor di Blasio or Governor Cuomo. But I've got to say that the Mayor has pretty much nailed it in his assessment of our hopefully soon to me indicted Governor. Being a NYC school teacher, me and my colleagues have been taking the brunt of the Governor's bully tactics for years, and can completely relate to the Mayor's assessment of Mr. Cuomo's political style. I wonder if his bold, and frankly, brave criticism is rooted in inside knowledge of behind the scenes details of current investigations? Stay tuned folks.
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DB is merely pointing out the general confusion we all have with Cuomo - is he a democrat or republican? Cuomo's first state of the state address was spectacular but he has slowly become a disappointment, moving from one ethics scandal to One-Ups-Manship charter school events to securing kickbacks to real estate developers. The list goes on. Why not just affiliate with the Republican party Andy? We are in New York not Indiana. You can't cherry pick issues like gun laws and gay rights and expect to be considered a pioneering democratic politician in the Northeast. Forget about the presidency. I'm Italian American and let me break it to you - there's no Italian American going to the white house.
So, the bottom line. DBlasio has nothing to loose in this - he's telling the truth. Cuomo - do your job. Grow up or at least, set the record straight and start calling yourself a republican.
So, the bottom line. DBlasio has nothing to loose in this - he's telling the truth. Cuomo - do your job. Grow up or at least, set the record straight and start calling yourself a republican.
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Goodness, is there anyone who DOESN'T realize Cuomo is petty, unimaginative, barely competent, and vindictive? Governor Corvette?
He's also clearly jealous as all get-out of De Blasio because Cuomo actually thought he was a candidate for higher office, but De Blasio has completely overshadowed him. You can't have two New York politicians running for higher office, so Cuomo has to make De Blasio look like he's failed in his agenda in order to advance himself.
Cuomo is the past of the Democratic party. He needs to go. (And yes, Charlie WallStreet, we're also looking at you.)
He's also clearly jealous as all get-out of De Blasio because Cuomo actually thought he was a candidate for higher office, but De Blasio has completely overshadowed him. You can't have two New York politicians running for higher office, so Cuomo has to make De Blasio look like he's failed in his agenda in order to advance himself.
Cuomo is the past of the Democratic party. He needs to go. (And yes, Charlie WallStreet, we're also looking at you.)
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Shouldn't greater NYC just become a separate state? If the city controlled all of it's own finances, there would at least be a chance for the people to be fairly represented. Too much of the money in city budgets come from state governing bodies that are out of touch with the needs of a city. Solutions that work for upstate NY just eon't fly in NYC. Secede from the state and form a new one.
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I've been mezzo-mezzo about De Blasio, but for this I give him credit. It's so typical of Cuomo's side to respond "for those new to the process" — as though government should only be handled by pros like him, who has been in the game since high school.
I just hope the mayor realizes that throwing down the gauntlet in this case means taking on the most vicious politician in the country — someone even the Clintons fear.
I just hope the mayor realizes that throwing down the gauntlet in this case means taking on the most vicious politician in the country — someone even the Clintons fear.
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Cuomo has been a hack his whole career and his reps comment was patronizing and belittling. I agree Di Blasio has been slow to take off but this got my next vote
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Read Andrew's book and you'll understand WHY he does this stuff. He is misconstrued motive-wise. He used to play basketball with Mario. He misses that. THAT was the forum Mario used to be competitive in, according to Andrew. SO Andrew is using politics to play basketball with De Blasio, his friend (whose height must also evoke connections to the sport. The remedy - these 2 should actually play some basketball - a better forum for this kind of competitiveness, and then they will be more cooperative oriented in public.
What are you talking about? specifically and generally. The problems facing NYC are not a joke and Cuomo has been a major impediment to local solutions
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Finally a politician for the people, that will call other politicians out for not doing their job. About darn time.
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Thank the Gods that Mario isn't alive to watch his son's performance in Albany. Mr. Cuomo is not constitutionally suited to hold this position. Indict the man already so that he is forced to resign for the good of us all.
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No ethics reform and Cuomo has a bunch of corrupt hacks working for him.
Howard Zemsky donated tons of money to Cuomo - ends up as Empire State Development CEO
Rhoda Glickman - SONY exec & hubby donate a ton of money to Cuomo and end up the head of the NY State Film Dept.
Follow the money trail and the appointments.
Howard Zemsky donated tons of money to Cuomo - ends up as Empire State Development CEO
Rhoda Glickman - SONY exec & hubby donate a ton of money to Cuomo and end up the head of the NY State Film Dept.
Follow the money trail and the appointments.
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Cuomo might be slimy but I'm glad he's preventing DeBlasio from destroying the city. The mayor is a pie in the sky dreamer who doesn't know how to run anything.
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"abrupt ramp-up of state inspections of city homeless shelters 'with a vigor we had never seen before.'"
This wouldn't have anything to do with the recent New York Times exposés on halfway houses and how children are assigned to homeless shelters that don't accommodate their disabilities (blindness, etc) and are not upkept, would it?
I don't care if Cuomo's motivated by revenge - an investigation seems entirely merited to me from what I've read!
This wouldn't have anything to do with the recent New York Times exposés on halfway houses and how children are assigned to homeless shelters that don't accommodate their disabilities (blindness, etc) and are not upkept, would it?
I don't care if Cuomo's motivated by revenge - an investigation seems entirely merited to me from what I've read!
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This should have been said in a private phone conversation.
De Blasio is absolutely clueless about how government in a democracy works. It's not "my way or the highway" like it was under Ortega in Nicaragua (where he spent time with his Sandinista friends), or under Fidel in Cuba (where he honeymooned; and for which it must have taken an incredible effort to get a visa).
De Blasio is absolutely clueless about how government in a democracy works. It's not "my way or the highway" like it was under Ortega in Nicaragua (where he spent time with his Sandinista friends), or under Fidel in Cuba (where he honeymooned; and for which it must have taken an incredible effort to get a visa).
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Except for the fact that Di Blasio is the underdog here and we are paying Cuomo's bills. Why oppress success?
Albany is dysfunctional and Cuomo has no interest in making it less dysfunctional. Cuomo serves his own desires and interests; he is not serving the needs of most of this state's citizens, whether those citizens live upstate or downstate.
Whenever I see a photo of Cuomo, I'm reminded of the saying "after age 40, you have the face you deserve" - and Cuomo looks like a gargoyle. I feel there is something bitter and angry about the governor's approach to governing: he displays a level of bile that NY State neither deserves nor needs.
I will NOT vote for Cuomo ever again, no matter what political office he may seek.
Whenever I see a photo of Cuomo, I'm reminded of the saying "after age 40, you have the face you deserve" - and Cuomo looks like a gargoyle. I feel there is something bitter and angry about the governor's approach to governing: he displays a level of bile that NY State neither deserves nor needs.
I will NOT vote for Cuomo ever again, no matter what political office he may seek.
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Cuomo's a bully. The only way I see this going for de Blasio is for deBlasio to publicly belittle the governor time and again. I'm not saying it will work but at this point, Cuomo is not going to assist de Blasio on any priority - especially after this tirade. There can only be another or other tirades by deBlasio in order for him to improve his situation and the situation of New York's homeless shelters, public housing facilities and the like.
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I'm with the mayor on this. Cuomo has been acting petty & vindictive, undermining de Blasio at every turn. These 2 are supposed to be on the same side. The governor needs to grow up and get over his obvious envy of the mayor. He needs to again show the sort of leadership he did when pushing through strong gun control measures after the Sandy Hook massacre.
I for one don't understand why Democrats and Liberals always seem to self-destruct and descend into personal bickering, forgetting the big picture - why we elected them in the first place.
I for one don't understand why Democrats and Liberals always seem to self-destruct and descend into personal bickering, forgetting the big picture - why we elected them in the first place.
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I don't have a dog in this fight, but...
Has Cuomo ever asked the first question, shown any concern about the infamous bridge study? Did it just inconvenience non-New Yorkers?
Did the obvious corruption of the Christie minions at the Port Authority fly under Cuomo's executive manager radar, like what was going on as the NY Dept. of Corrections and that prison upstate? Or, is he up to Port Authority shenanigans like Christie? Is he a friend of David Sampson, too?
What Cuomo doesn't talk about tells you almost as much about him as what he does talk about.
Has Cuomo ever asked the first question, shown any concern about the infamous bridge study? Did it just inconvenience non-New Yorkers?
Did the obvious corruption of the Christie minions at the Port Authority fly under Cuomo's executive manager radar, like what was going on as the NY Dept. of Corrections and that prison upstate? Or, is he up to Port Authority shenanigans like Christie? Is he a friend of David Sampson, too?
What Cuomo doesn't talk about tells you almost as much about him as what he does talk about.
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Mayor De Blasio should take a long hard look at himself before lashing out at the Governor. His lateness has become too common and that has manifested itself into bigger problems. One of the last things he did when he came on as Mayor was to get his team ready to deal with Albany. With so many issues in the city that depend on Albany to make it happen he should have been on top of that from Day 1. After a year in office the Mayor comes up to lobby for his plans once again a little late. After going around the country (and Europe) giving his spiel on what a great Mayor he is and complaining his electorate doesn't understand him, he arrives in Albany on the last two days of their session expecting a rubber stamp for his initiatives. Instead he gets the cold shoulder and comes home with his tail between his legs. If he wants things done he needs to work on it. I'm not saying his plans aren't worthy, I'm saying he needs to sell them and the place to sell them is Albany. Quit crying and get to work.
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Couldn't agree more. DeBlasio is arrogant, obnoxious and, sadly for New Yorkers, inept and clueless. Everyone I know are counting the days til the next election when we can throw him out and elect someone who can do the job.
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Funny, 'cause in the meantime Deblasio is carrying water for Cuomo/Bloomberg's giveaway to FreshDirect of millions in cash, tax breaks and land. Let's see him show independence form Cuomo on that.
While I applaud Mayor DeBlasio for calling out Governor Cuomo, I also have to point out that he had the chance to endorse a viable alternative to the Governor in the last primary - Zephyr Teachout, but instead stuck with Cuomo. Now that endorsement has surely come back to haunt the Mayor. But the saddest part of all this is all the commenters here defending the 'game' of politics that Cuomo plays and decrying the Mayor for not playing along any more. It's not a game any more when we have so much corruption at all levels of government, a Governor who actually disbanded a Corruption Commission, and politicians of both parties openly serving only the interests of corporations and the wealthy. The scales have tipped so far over at this point that we need someone like the Mayor to call Governor Cuomo exactly what he is - the worst kind of career politician who along with his ilk is very much responsible for the state of affairs in the city and in the country.
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I did not know of this rift between two great men. I hope there will be a way to reconcile their differences and what must be seen as hurtful public statements. Our New York and our people, I hope something good and positive can somehow come about, and that their rivalry or whatever their differences, they an shake hands and come out swinging or New York City and New York state in the best possible way. Big men doing big things will have their squabbles and from what I read here, worse than that, but that does no mean change for the better between them cannot be achieved. Let's be hopeful.
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Right on, Mayor!! You tried it the nice way and Cuomo stabbed you in the back, repeatedly. Bravo for you calling him out. Behind you 100%.
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If true, Big Bravo to Gov. Cuomo. Well done, and Do it again and again. Thank you Sir. Blasio is an upstart.
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Andy is a bully, who is getting nothing of note done in Albany. Where are all the grand ideas, policies and reform. NYC is not on his agenda. It's time for Andy to go. Way to go Bill. You have my vote.
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I thought the Mayor's language was somewhat restrained.
After all, he didn't remind people that the Governor was an inept HUD Sec'y (remember those "bad old days") and a less than stellar NY Attorney General.
It's time for other state and city leaders - e.g. state Comptroller DiNapoli and state AG Schneiderman - to start speaking out, too. I'm sure they are in agreement with the Mayor, and with most NYers for that matter.
After all, he didn't remind people that the Governor was an inept HUD Sec'y (remember those "bad old days") and a less than stellar NY Attorney General.
It's time for other state and city leaders - e.g. state Comptroller DiNapoli and state AG Schneiderman - to start speaking out, too. I'm sure they are in agreement with the Mayor, and with most NYers for that matter.
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Where are the mayor successes: public housing?, school?, violent crime? etc
Where are the governors successors: jobs, taxes, debt reduction?, etc
Where are the governors successors: jobs, taxes, debt reduction?, etc
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Crime last month was down to the lowest level since statistics began to be taken in the modern era.
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Yes, sweinst264, thanks to Mayor Bloomberg, Commissioner Kelly and Commissioner Bratton, and the brave NYPD. DeBlasio has been riding on their coattails and taking credit for their excellent work, and has done nothing but insult the NYPD.
The Mayor is not wrong about the governor. Even putting differences in political prioritizes aside, Cuomo has acted like a spoiled petulant child long before DeBlasio was mayor of NYC. With the power of his office, he even dismissed corruption investigations that got too close to him. I think we've got a problem in Albany.
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Maybe Andy just doesn't like you Bill.....
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Beside Andy, me too, and many of my friends. Blasio will never be accepted by the men and women in Blue! Get it?
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The mayor, late last year, in the midst of heated tensions between the communities of color and the NYPD , gave a very heart-felt speech in which he tried to sympathize with parents whose children are profiled and shot at by police officers all across the United States of America..... He said it concerned him a great deal as a parent of biracial children . However, his statements were taken out of context by Pat Lynch and his cronies ... I whole-heartedly agree with de Blasio on this one as well on this issue of one-upmanship the governor has played with the mayor for sometime, and I am glad he is calling out the governor on rent control law and mayoral control of city schools.... If being a left-wing liberal means supporting tenant protection initiatives and combating record levels of homeless children then I am all for it!!!!
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Strange choice of strategy. Has de Blasio given up all hope of rapprochement? If he has, this is an unacceptable outburst that will make a bad situation worse.
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The Mayor seems to be trying to do what is best for NYC. But the difficulties desribed with the Governor suggests that a reading of Machiavelli on politics, or even Aristotle, may give some insights into how 'helping friends, harming enemies' (-Plato) may help.
Best for NYC? By trying to ruin the tax base that supports the bloated budget?
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New Yorkers, especially middle of the road democrats, need to stop giving up on de Blasio and give him another chance. I like that de Blasio says what he truly thinks, it is in the open which is refreshing to witness. However, I think de Blasio needs to speak more directly to New Yorkers, he should, for instance, do a radio show once a week or show up in one of New York City's communities and talk to the people. He needs to connect emotionally to New Yorkers, and not just when he is calling out Cuomo. He needs to remain unhinged, take a lesson from Obama.
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Wow. Imagine if one of these guys was a Republican. So de Blasio basically paints Cuomo with the same personality traits as Chris Christie, and now de Blasio will wonder why Cuomo treats him like dirt.
I guess this is what happens when a back-bencher like de Blasio, who spent his entire life criticizing others but not actually taking responsibility and accomplishing something, is suddenly thrust into a position of some power. He thinks he can just bully others into doing his bidding. De Blasio may have some unkind things to say about Cuomo, but de Blasio's big problem is that he is looking into a mirror and recognizing himself. De Blasio has no record of working well with people who may have different views (even Democrats, obviously), and no record of thoughtfulness or flexibility. Just an impatient bomb-thrower. And de Blasio has ticked off more than just Cuomo.
I guess this is what happens when a back-bencher like de Blasio, who spent his entire life criticizing others but not actually taking responsibility and accomplishing something, is suddenly thrust into a position of some power. He thinks he can just bully others into doing his bidding. De Blasio may have some unkind things to say about Cuomo, but de Blasio's big problem is that he is looking into a mirror and recognizing himself. De Blasio has no record of working well with people who may have different views (even Democrats, obviously), and no record of thoughtfulness or flexibility. Just an impatient bomb-thrower. And de Blasio has ticked off more than just Cuomo.
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It's telling that the first commenter the NYT turns to to quote is Meryl Tisch. Mayor De Blasio complains of receiving only a one-year mayoral control of NYC schools, while Bloomberg received six-years. De Blasio is being punished for not heartily promoting privatization of public education, the distrust and demeaning of teachers and the profits of corporations like Pearson. Bloomberg carried the water for privatizers, as does Tisch, as does Cuomo. As does the New York Times?
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New York is the largest contributor of domestic migration to Florida. But whatever you do, don't Floridump your politicians to Floriduh. We have enough headaches as it is. Thank you.
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New York is wealthy and educated and Florida is poor and uneducated. Florida has incomes and education attainment below national level and only has a pitiful 16 fortune 500 companies, compared to New York's 55, the most in the country. Florida should work on attracting educated people corporations to your state instead of retirees who contribute nothing. Florida is the land of retirees, thanks for the reminder.
This kind of childish petulance is shows how DeBlasio does not understand that governance and policy advocacy are two different things. Unfortunately, it will take 2 1/2 years to correct.
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History knows enough stories when people holding high governmental positions used it for their private goals, including stupid political revenge. A perfect example is Chris Christie who announced his participation in presidential elections. Reconstruction of the George Washington Bridge in New Jersey is a very disrespectful act against ordinary Americans and simply a political revenge.
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The biggest problem facing New Yorkers is the rampant and deeply embedded corruption in the body politic of this state. When the governor's spokesperson speaks of "building coalitions" it strikes me as code for making deals that are not good for the citizens, but instead good for the politicians' bottom lines. I have been all over this planet and I can say with certainty that the corruption in this state's government is world class.
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I agree with Bill.
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Bravo, de Blasio. Cuomo antagonizes even his closest allies, and it's time for him to be held accountable for his Machiavellian behavior.
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Thankfully, these men are acting like 12-year olds.
That's better than if they acted like 10-year olds.
Very progressive and constructive of them.
Then again, for each man, they are exactly as advertised. So the voters now have exactly what they asked for.
That's better than if they acted like 10-year olds.
Very progressive and constructive of them.
Then again, for each man, they are exactly as advertised. So the voters now have exactly what they asked for.
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The Mayor stands up to the schoolyard bully! Well done.
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Cuomo IS a jerk. Hard to believe his father was one of the greats in NY history.
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de Blasio needs to learn to take responsibility. Clearly the City's Homeless shelters, which have become a haven for violent ex-cons and pedophiles in the last 18 months, need increased State inspections.
Thank you Governor Cuomo for doing the right thing for all the good citizens of New York City!
Thank you Governor Cuomo for doing the right thing for all the good citizens of New York City!
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One term Mayor? A Governor not seeking re-election? The suspense! Let's all go for a swim in the Gowanus canal.
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Does Deblasio, who has already alienated hillary, obama and cuomo think the rank and file liberal progressives are going to keep him in office when crime starts to spike and the realities of his agenda to return NYC back to the eighties come to the fore? More and more DeBlasio seems like a guy who needs to stop listening to his sychophants.
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Both Di Blasio and Cuomo have enormous egos. While their relationship makes interesting reading it is not working for the betterment the states residents. Each is posturing for their next job. Having lived in N.Y. state for over 60 years, this is a continuation of disfunction in both Albany and N.Y.C. Schneiderman is the next ego maniac who is grandstanding his way to the Governorship. New York politics are a reporters delight while big press releases by politicians bring meager results. Consider moving.
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To Oklahoma? Too many earthquakes. While I agree that both have outsides egos, Cuomo is a disaster. He has done nothing for NYC and actually done much to hinder progress (he should be forced to take the subway to experience the developing world conditions). DeBlasio has not done much for the middle class but is making solid efforts/progress for the poorest. The restoration of funds and commitment to the NYC public libraries is an excellent example.
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C - the poor can only be helped if there is tax revenue to do so. The mayor knows NOTHING as it relates to that. Bloomberg and his policies saw to that. The governor stopped the bleeding overall (but upstate is a tough nut to crack).
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Mr. de Blasio is bumbling and inept and will ruin the greatest city in the US if left to his own policies.
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De Blasio did the right thing. When dealing with a bully, one can only stay silent or ignore for so long. Cuomo would have escalated his actions perceiving DeBlasio's silence as weakness. The next time Cuomo pulls a punch he'll think twice about it because he knows he may get hit back.
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So de Blasio tosses in a highly personal criticism of his relationship with Cuomo and then very quickly jumps on a plane for vacation. Strikes me as a below the belt strike further defining de Blasio (a coward).
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It's about time to find a politician who has the strength to stand up to "bully"
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This is somewhat akin to the Greek financial tragedy unravelling as we read. De Blasio, the junior, lefty upstart -- unwilling to accept any position other than his own hard headed radical agenda, is NYC's Tsipras. Cuomo, long seasoned and quite hardened in his own old school politics, is the manifestation of the Eurozone, IMF and PM Merkel -- large and in charge.
De Blasio cries on the record about not getting any respect, Cuomo throws tomatoes every time old Wilhelm whines. The losers here, as there, are the people represented by the upstarts, who are playing a dangerous game of chicken -- and will wind up blinking first, but only after their constituents suffer.
De Blasio cries on the record about not getting any respect, Cuomo throws tomatoes every time old Wilhelm whines. The losers here, as there, are the people represented by the upstarts, who are playing a dangerous game of chicken -- and will wind up blinking first, but only after their constituents suffer.
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I'm with de Blasio on this one. Everything Cuomo does is calculated to further his political ambitions. He hopes to be president, but that will never happen. He might run for the senate but usually it goes the other way.
Would that Cuomo would stop campaigning and start governing for all New Yorkers.
Would that Cuomo would stop campaigning and start governing for all New Yorkers.
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Can we oust de Blasio? This public denouncement of Cuomo isn't going to help the City of New York. His popularity is dwindling, as is his support base.
His thirst for doing things his way (and only his way) is insatiable and he's too busy trying to become a star on the national front...he's not ready at all.
I would email him myself, but I would get his out of office as he's on vacation
His thirst for doing things his way (and only his way) is insatiable and he's too busy trying to become a star on the national front...he's not ready at all.
I would email him myself, but I would get his out of office as he's on vacation
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I don't care much for Cuomo, but I am pleased to see him stymie our loopy lefty mayor's attempts to return NYC to the Dinkins glory years.
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I would remind Cuomo that he received fewer votes in NYC than de Blasio did.
Also, NYC and suburbs is 64.6% of the states population, pays 72.5 % of ALL state taxes and receive ONLY 57.7% of state expenditures!!! Cuomo, we are disappointed. de Blasio, give him hell!
Also, NYC and suburbs is 64.6% of the states population, pays 72.5 % of ALL state taxes and receive ONLY 57.7% of state expenditures!!! Cuomo, we are disappointed. de Blasio, give him hell!
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de Blasio did receive slightly more popular votes in the 5 boroughs than Cuomo, but the difference was not that great. Both men won well more than 70% of the popular vote, Cuomo' vote was evenly spread among the various ethnic and racial groups while de Blasio depended on a massive edge among one group, African Americans and even lost Staten Island, which Cuomo won with 53% of the popular vote. Both men's poll numbers have fallen significantly since their elections, calling into question who has the greater mandate, they are both in negative territory in the city at this point.
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de Blasio isn't mayor of the suburbs so combining the suburbs in is not relevant.
I quoted only numbers from the five boroughs. Cuomo actually lost the popular vote outside NYC to Astorino by a small margin.
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Andrew Cuomo is incredibly different from his father.He reminds me of Alito and Scalia,Italians whose forefathers came here escaping a life of almost slavery and who are the most recalcitrant defenders of privilege and discrimination,in awe of the rich friends they now have.
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Mayor DeBlasio is not ready for prime time. For stalwart devotees of the mayor this outburst plays well but to the rest of us it just seems petty. Given that this first time mayor has already made his way to Iowa I can't help but think the mayor's agenda (and frustration with Cuomo) has less to do with NYC than building a solid liberal resume for himself.
Thank goodness he is a one term mayor.
Thank goodness he is a one term mayor.
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I sincerely doubt de Blasio will be a one term mayor, and Iowans were thrilled to have him visit! Cuomo can stay in NY, unlike his dad, Andrew has few fans in Iowa.
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While I completely agree with the Mayor's assessment of the Governor, I do wonder why he went public with it. If Cuomo was vindictive before, this isn't going to make him less so - especially since Cuomo doesn't come up for re-election for another three years.
New York is a weak "home rule" state - meaning that Albany has a very high level of legal control over local affairs. A New York City mayor has a lot less authority over local affairs than many other big city mayors have. So when I watched the excerpts of the de Blasio interview this morning, my first reaction was, the Mayor must have decided that he has done what he can do, because from here out, nothing that requires any assistance from Albany is going to happen.
Maybe this was intended as a signal that de Blasio might run against Cuomo in 2018, and Cuomo would do well to worry about that. But we have a lot we need to get done in the meantime.
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New York is a weak "home rule" state - meaning that Albany has a very high level of legal control over local affairs. A New York City mayor has a lot less authority over local affairs than many other big city mayors have. So when I watched the excerpts of the de Blasio interview this morning, my first reaction was, the Mayor must have decided that he has done what he can do, because from here out, nothing that requires any assistance from Albany is going to happen.
Maybe this was intended as a signal that de Blasio might run against Cuomo in 2018, and Cuomo would do well to worry about that. But we have a lot we need to get done in the meantime.
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Blasio, your days as Mayor, are numbered. Better still, you resign and just go away.
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This pretty much derails any future national aspirations for Cuomo -- deservedly so.
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Give Cuomo a break, he needs the money to chase escaped prisoners all over the New Your country side and a defense fund for any forthcoming corruption indictments -- there are priorities.
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Albany won't give DeBlasio control of anything because they know he is a total incompetent. They are trying to limit the damage he can cause, and who could blame them. Crime is up, traffic is snarled even when there are police officers directing traffic. Why is that? They don't do their jobs. Why? Low morale? Why is that? Mayor decides to bash police publicly. Who in their right mind would trust him to run schools, other than right into the ground? Nothing runs efficiently in this city. City government is completely useless. Our only hope is that when he goes on vacation (never mind that July 4 is security concern for the city), he takes up permanent residence there.
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I am glad to see de Blasio finally speaking out about that wretched governor who did everything to hurt Democrats and New York City. Cuomo also shafted the Working Families Party and never lifted a finger to elect Democrats to the Senate.
That said, it's hard to imagine that things will be any better when Albany returns to session. I hope that de Blasio can be more effective as a politician than he has been so far. I support his agenda!
That said, it's hard to imagine that things will be any better when Albany returns to session. I hope that de Blasio can be more effective as a politician than he has been so far. I support his agenda!
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Follow the money, Cuomo has "clients" that fund his political aspirations. Average NYS Democratic voters are not his clients.
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"But Mr. de Blasio — who typically seeks consensus, not conflict..."
Huh? Are you referring to BILL de Blasio?
Huh? Are you referring to BILL de Blasio?
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Well, fellow NYers, we have no one to blame but ourselves. We sent a knife in to a gun fight. Make that a spoon.
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deBlasio is a whiner!!!
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Unfortunately, anyone who has had experience trying to work with Andrew Cuomo over the past 23 years knows which of these men is trying to serve the public rather than their own political interests. Kudos to the mayor for his decision not to play these petty but nonetheless damaging political games.
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Time out. To those who don't really know Andrew Cuomo, read the recent biography "The Contender" or just browse the book reviews and other articles on the web. Read how he savaged Kerry Kennedy and her family during the marriage and divorce, how he broods over perceived slights and plots revenge. Then, judge his actions towards the mayor and by extension the people of New York City.
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Bashing the Governor comes off to me as petty and carries the risk of negative political consequences for the City. It would be more constructive if the Mayor began a state-wide campaign for the City to take back control over its own affairs.
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Betwixt Cuomo's ruthlessness and De Blasio's whining, I don't care for either but I have far more faith in Cuomo's political abilities. De Blasio's loud, watered-down liberalism is just too silly for me to take seriously. And of course, there's the mind-boggling stupidity of publically picking a personal fight with the Governor. I mean the tone of this nonsense amounts to De Blasio calling Cuomo names. Ridiculous. The response from Cuomo's office was spot on.
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A plague on both their houses.
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What de Blasio doesn't realize, or just plain ignores, is that he wasn't elected by an overwhelming majority of New Yorkers and he has no mandate to do anything. He, unfortunately, shows the worse face of the Democratic Party.
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I voted for DiBlasio because he was running against Joe Lhota, a guy who who had little political experience and frankly was too boring to be the Mayor of NYC. DiBlasio got 73% of the vote because he was running against an historically weak opponent. He should remember that and apply some humility in his job. He was to elected to be a progressive champion; he got very lucky and should remind himself of that every day. (I have no love for Cuomo but at least he isn't delusional.)
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Cuomo wasn't exactly running against an electable GOP and yet he received less votes than de Blasio.
The mayor has long since revealed himself to be of thin skin and large ego. He seems to think that his agenda ought to be the governor's and that the role of the governor is to do whatever the mayor wants. The two, though, have different jobs and different constituencies. Too many people posting in this comments section seem to ignore that.
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From a distance I have read of many reasons Democrats and progressives should shun Cuomo. He certainly has demoralized public school teachers and added more decay and destruction to public education.
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Cuomo is, and has been, terribly detrimental for NYC. De Blasio has nothing to lose, and everything to gain, by speaking out against the punitive and self serving Cuomo. The harm Cuomo has done to public schools in NY, is almost crippling and exceedingly unethical. Cuomo cares not a whit about the greater good.
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Friendly reminder that Mayor de Blasio himself helped the governor overcome a credible, progressive challenge from Zephyr Teachout, at at time when New Yorkers were desperate for an alternative to the two-party Frankenstein monster. His reward was near-immediate betrayal by Mr. Cuomo, followed by a string of similar acts leading up to yesterday's press conference.
At the time of the Teachout challenge, Mr. Cuomo's rap sheet was already lengthy, including shutting down the Moreland Commission, jointly making up fantastic lies with Governor Christie (about their sham toll "reduction" efforts), and more.
Many of us had had it with the Governor then and would have gladly supported a challenger like Ms. Teachout. But Mayor de Blasio stepped in to save the day, for Mr. Cuomo. Remember?
In sum, while the Mayor may be correct in his recent comments, he has only himself to blame—and this is but another example of why so many of us are disgusted with the Democratic Party too.
Good job, Mayor—are you happy now?
@ricfouad
At the time of the Teachout challenge, Mr. Cuomo's rap sheet was already lengthy, including shutting down the Moreland Commission, jointly making up fantastic lies with Governor Christie (about their sham toll "reduction" efforts), and more.
Many of us had had it with the Governor then and would have gladly supported a challenger like Ms. Teachout. But Mayor de Blasio stepped in to save the day, for Mr. Cuomo. Remember?
In sum, while the Mayor may be correct in his recent comments, he has only himself to blame—and this is but another example of why so many of us are disgusted with the Democratic Party too.
Good job, Mayor—are you happy now?
@ricfouad
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With De Blasio, Cuomo, and Christie we have the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. None of these guys are competent, to be trusted, and to be respected. And that in the most well known part of the World (well, perhaps not New Jersey). Whatever, there is work to be done.
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2 heavyweights circling each other The "Gov", the screamer, using our money to pat himself on the back at every junction. He fixes nail salons not broken school systems...a formidable opponent for Hizzoner - the "Blas", a man with the incredible ability to put not one, but both feet in his mouth at a time. Always late to the party he arrogantly speeds through the streets of Manhattan like a soccer mom late to the hairdresser. The "Blas" and the "Gov"; vying for the honor of being the biggest national embarrassment for the people of NY, so who will win, no one can be sure. The thing we can be sure of is that the behavior that defines them both knows no limit on pettiness, arrogance and ignorance will make it be fun to watch! God help us.
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Poor baby, not getting his way. Face it de Blasio-- your war on the Police and support for the criminal have made you a one-termer in this City (your plan all along, as you travel the world preparing for your next political leap, right?), and no one in their right mind in Albany wishes to go down with you.
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"war on the Police and support for the criminal"
War on the police? Oh, you mean criticizing them for using an illegal choke hold?
Support for the criminal? Oh, you mean the guy who was killed for selling loose cigarettes?
War on the police? Oh, you mean criticizing them for using an illegal choke hold?
Support for the criminal? Oh, you mean the guy who was killed for selling loose cigarettes?
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The guy who was arrested 30+ times for selling illegal cigs outside of a deli that had to pay taxes on same cigs.....he called the police, and yes the choke hold was extreme but don't paint the guy an innocent man, he wasn't.
The previous arrests are irrelevant. He was out of jail and free. His only crime was selling loose cigarettes. And the choke hold wasn't only "extreme," as you say, it was also illegal. So why was't the cop punished or censured in some way?
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A generation of New Yorkers never lived under a Democrat mayor until now. As the city unravels and the finger pointing begins perhaps someone will explain to them the good old days when the murder rate was over 2,000 and Times Square was a virtual cesspool.
Most of the wealth in New York is centered in NYC. Why does de Blasio need help from Albany? So that impoverished upstate New Yorkers can pitch in to de Blasio's vision of NYC while dictating to them how to live their lives? We need a new state motto "Excelsior" or the "Empire State" is a relic.
Most of the wealth in New York is centered in NYC. Why does de Blasio need help from Albany? So that impoverished upstate New Yorkers can pitch in to de Blasio's vision of NYC while dictating to them how to live their lives? We need a new state motto "Excelsior" or the "Empire State" is a relic.
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"Why does de Blasio need help from Albany?"
Well y'see, the state legislature has certain powers that affect NYC. Thanks for asking!
Well y'see, the state legislature has certain powers that affect NYC. Thanks for asking!
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The Cuomo administration's comment is typical - petty, condescending, unsubstantive. Cuomo's done nothing while in office but prepare to run for president. Maybe it will be on the Republican ticket. He's certainly made lots of billionaire friends.
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“A ruling intelligentsia, whether in Europe, Asia or Africa, treats the masses as raw material to be experimented on, processed, and wasted at will.”
― Eric Hoffer, The Temper of Our Time
― Eric Hoffer, The Temper of Our Time
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Cuomo lost me with an off the cuff phrase: "Public school monopoly". My thought was OMG he's Jeb Bush.
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Cuomo is a hack, and I certainly understand DeBlasio's frustration with him. That said, I don't see what DeBlasio's venting gets him--or us in NYC. Some people will sympathize with him, while others will criticize him for letting anger get the better of him. Still, you would think that a Democratic governor--who typically is elected with the overwhelming support of overwhelmingly Democratic NYC, as opposed to the more Republican upstate NY State--would play a little nicer with the Democratic NYC mayor. If only we were that lucky.
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Guess de Blasio thinks that NY state somehow owes NYC something special. Half of the sales taxes collected around the state go to NYC.
de Blasio - news flash, NYC is not the center of the universe and is not the owner of the state of NY. Get over yourself and face the facts that you must live within your extravagant revenue collections. The state owes you nothing.
de Blasio - news flash, NYC is not the center of the universe and is not the owner of the state of NY. Get over yourself and face the facts that you must live within your extravagant revenue collections. The state owes you nothing.
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Most of the tax revenue collected in NY, is from NYC. The state does owe us. NYC is an integral part of NY state. Without NYC, NY state would be in much worse economic shape.
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Hopefully this will help Be Blasio seal his exit from NYC politics. Anything to get rid of this ultra liberal would be great.
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Wow! On-time balanced budgets, reform of non-profits ripping off the developmentally disabled, establishment of the Justice Center for aforementioned, Gay marriage, Safe Act, to name a few. Seems to me most of those claiming Cuomo is petty and vindictive might profit from a peek in the mirror. What's de Blasio done?
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A pox on both houses of government.I have a a soft spot for the Cuomo name having supported & admired Mario for years, a man with a heart as big as the moon,& a man for the common people.However, Andrew is not his father, as if anyone could walk in his shoes. Both Cuomo & deBlasio have made some glaring mistakes, & have lost the confidence of the people.They have both shown they do not deserve to be elected again. If politicians from the same party cannot work together, what hope is there for compromise with members of the opposing party.
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How unlike politicians to act out of pettiness and revenge. Shocking. Reminds me of a line from a movie with Humphrey Bogart. Even more shocking, though, is the fact that the present guy probably acts the same way. They, the pols, control the bully pulpit and remove anyone who threatens their continued stay in office either by challenging them or disrobing them.
"Mr. de Blasio said the governor “did not act in the interests” of New Yorkers. Credit Nathaniel Brooks for The New York Times "
Andrew Cuomo only act in his own interest. It's ALL about Andrew Cuomo. Always has been, always will be.
Andrew Cuomo only act in his own interest. It's ALL about Andrew Cuomo. Always has been, always will be.
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The language used by the people here defending Governor Cuomo speaks volumes. They sound remarkably like the people who attack President Obama for being a "socialist"and not giving in to the radical right wing agenda of Congressional Republucans. Obviously if you think the Congressional Republicans are reasonable moderates, you would support Andrew Cuomo. Enough said. If you judge a man by his enemies , then Mayor de Blasio is 100% on point.
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The Mayor is completely correct in his analysis of the Governor, but sophomoric in his approach. I support the Mayor, but think he is taking on Goliaths with patrons that are working to erode those who support City Hall.
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Well said, Mayor!
Ever since the 19th Century 1% made sure New York State would be able to micromanage New York City's governmental actions, (e.g. the rule, for over 100 years, that the State had to approve changes in the percentage of NYC police in each shift) the only relief we got was when we had a Democratic Governor. Cuomo changed all that.
The insult has always been that we need to give up tax dollars to Upstate to get anything approaching fair treatment from Albany. What is it now? The City pays in 70% of the State taxes, and gets back 40%? With Cuomo, even that doesn't get the City fair treatment.
I'm ready to contribute to any de Blasio re-election campaign; and to contribute to any opponent to Cuomo, regardless of what office he runs for.
Ever since the 19th Century 1% made sure New York State would be able to micromanage New York City's governmental actions, (e.g. the rule, for over 100 years, that the State had to approve changes in the percentage of NYC police in each shift) the only relief we got was when we had a Democratic Governor. Cuomo changed all that.
The insult has always been that we need to give up tax dollars to Upstate to get anything approaching fair treatment from Albany. What is it now? The City pays in 70% of the State taxes, and gets back 40%? With Cuomo, even that doesn't get the City fair treatment.
I'm ready to contribute to any de Blasio re-election campaign; and to contribute to any opponent to Cuomo, regardless of what office he runs for.
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Trump, Christie and Cuomo (and formerly Spitzer). The NY/NJ region has the *best* leadership.
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In a world with lots of outsized egos, he stands tall.
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Cuomo is a true DINO - Democrat In Name Only.
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Perhaps the NYS Ethics Commission should look into whether or not Cuomo has used the power of his office to settle personal, petty matters. But let's not hold our collective breath.....the Gov has stymied just about every effort of the Commission to date.
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New York elected the leftist de Blasio, who has hurt New York in many ways.
We deserve what we are getting.
Maybe next election...
We deserve what we are getting.
Maybe next election...
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I lived in what I call "the real Upstate", meaning beyond Albany, for several decades. I became tired of the ethnocentricism of New York City - the thinking that this one place on earth is the only place on earth of value. When I commented to a friend that Upstate New York is treated like a poor cousin, his response was, "Without New York City, the rest of the state is nothing. NYC is the engine that keeps the state moving." He lived in a large house in Brooklyn and paid fewer local property taxes than I did on a house in Syracuse that was worth a quarter of his home in Brooklyn. I think tht NYC and its surrounding suburbs should just become its own state, pay its own bills and leave the rest of the state to take care of its economic difficulties. Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, etc. have more in common with Northern Pennsylvania, Vermont and New Hampshire than it does with NYC.
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You might want to check on a few things (Total State tax collections from NYC and from Upstate; Total State disbursements to NYC and to Upstate) before pushing to go without NYC.
Your local property tax might be higher. That normally just goes to your local area. Try to figure out how much higher it would go if your area wasn't getting about $2 from Albany for every $1 it sends. (Oh, and guess who's supplying that extra money.)
Your local property tax might be higher. That normally just goes to your local area. Try to figure out how much higher it would go if your area wasn't getting about $2 from Albany for every $1 it sends. (Oh, and guess who's supplying that extra money.)
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I voted for the Green party the last time rather for cuomo. He does not represent my liberal philosophy, but the corporate donors. A far step downfrom his father!
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Dear Mayor De Blasio: I am sorry you have such angst with a fellow democrat and also one that democratically elected official. I would remind you that the ONLY reason that Cuomo is in office today, is due to the support of NYC. As without NYC, you would be dealing with a republican Governor. While you throw stones, have you thought about a moment of self-reflection? In elementary school, we used to have to count to 10, before we used our words. Maybe you should try that? Beyond that, have you had a moment of self-reflection and thought about WHY the governor of NY is keeping you on a tight leash? Might I suggest that he doesn't trust you? Remember, he owes the people of NYC and you were elected by a minority of registered voters, 24%. Why should he trust you? Your platform has been decidedly one sided and gives the impression you want to harm those you believe benefited the most from prior admins. Payback for those that supported you? Also, you seem to have less interest in NYC and more interest on the National stage. Finally, your fix for education just panders to a certain political power that is more concerned about teacher pensions and less on improving the quality of education in NYC. Lowering the bar or removing the bar, doesn't make education better. I for one am happy your frustrated, as its giving the city a chance to see the man behind the facade. Good luck with your feud with Cuomo, he isn't established into NY politics at all...
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De Blasio does not take responsibility for his role in the problems with Albany. His active campaigning and funding of Democratic opponents of the Senate Republicans in last year's races came back to bite him. That is the reason he only got a one-year extension of mayoral control of public schools, which if it weren't for Bloomberg, there would be no mayoral control at all. He also didn't help himself any when he tried to dismantle charter schools in his first months in office. To blame Cuomo for all his legislative failures shows he doesn't really get Albany and is unable to fathom that many people do not agree with his agenda, including some in NYC. Just a few months back in an interview he yet again blamed Bloomberg for all his problems and said NYers didn't fully appreciate his greatness. De Blasio is an amateur and is an over his head.
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Bingo, Lucy. You nailed it. The doofus mayor is a rank amateur.
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de Blassio for Governor 2018
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While I don't agree with most of Governor Cuomo's "governing", I do like to see him giving Mayor DeBlasio a hard time. The latter is more arrogant than the former and needs to be knocked down a few steps on the ladder of elitism.
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Maybe it is time to consider having the downstate metropolitan areas seek independent statehood. NYC has very little in common with the more rural upstate regions, yet NYC is often controlled by the thinking of those regions.
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That's funny, us upstate rubes firmly believe that your urban liberal gentry thinking controls us.
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I'm so very glad deBlasio has stepped up to the plate and blasted the bad Cuomo pitch into the upper deck. When the hedge fund billionaires went to Cuomo to buy him into support of Charter schools, and when Eva Moskowitz had her minions demonstrate at the Capitol, it showed me how Cuomo had no political vision and could be bought. He was led by the nose by Moskowitz when he stood behind the banner, Charters Work. Charters do not work and Cuomo doesn't know what he's talking about. Who can forget when he said that public schools were a monopoly that had to be broken? It doesn't make sense - monopolies are businesses, not social services. His constant badgering of New York's Mayor is obnoxious bullying, and I can't even see what political, moral or ethical point he is trying to make. Co-opting the Working Families Party was particularly disingenuous.
I think an appropriate headline is "CUOMO TO CITY - DROP DEAD."
I think an appropriate headline is "CUOMO TO CITY - DROP DEAD."
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I'm going to need more popcorn. For the sake of NYC, I hope the Mayor is wrong, but having followed the machinations of the Cuomo Administration, it is likely that DeBlasio will wake to find a horse's head in his bed.
For DeBlasio, I'd say some Chainmail Armour should replace those tailor-made suits. You're gonna need it!
For DeBlasio, I'd say some Chainmail Armour should replace those tailor-made suits. You're gonna need it!
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Thank You Mr. De Blasio!!! Andrew Cuomo and his twisted NeoLiberal policies need to be put in his place!
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Down with Blasi, period!
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Some may look at this public release of frustration as foolish or courageous or both, but either way it has opened up a critical release valve to begin ventilating the paralysis of ugly big money politics that has hurt the citizens of our state and city communiites. While people struggle to survive in a very precarious economy, corporate and the real estate lobby, who have an iron grip on media and therefore public opinion, prepare for their next salvo.
In the end the politicians are manipulated by the puppet masters and they are most likely amused at this latest drama; however, they will determine how it can be spun agaisnt a mayor who has attempted to shake things up; albeit with lack of political skill. It's amazing how certain "reporters" working for CBS local TV news consistently generate ngegative angles when reporting on issues connected to Mayor DeBlasio. It's as if they are planted their just to negatively highlight any action Deblasio takes. Just an observation that should remind us that big money and power is in control and will ensure that corprate interests trump quality of life and improved economic security and prosperity for the majority of New York's inhabitants. Not just for those at the top of the socio-economic pyramid.
It looks like the gloves are off, and the mayor can only make it to round 15 if he's willing to show he's got the guts to fight this public spectacle with out fear of losing or even dying in this political arena. {??}
In the end the politicians are manipulated by the puppet masters and they are most likely amused at this latest drama; however, they will determine how it can be spun agaisnt a mayor who has attempted to shake things up; albeit with lack of political skill. It's amazing how certain "reporters" working for CBS local TV news consistently generate ngegative angles when reporting on issues connected to Mayor DeBlasio. It's as if they are planted their just to negatively highlight any action Deblasio takes. Just an observation that should remind us that big money and power is in control and will ensure that corprate interests trump quality of life and improved economic security and prosperity for the majority of New York's inhabitants. Not just for those at the top of the socio-economic pyramid.
It looks like the gloves are off, and the mayor can only make it to round 15 if he's willing to show he's got the guts to fight this public spectacle with out fear of losing or even dying in this political arena. {??}
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Way to go, Mr. Mayor. finally someone is pointing to the governor's disappointing failings. We didn't do worse under a Republican governor. Three men in a room government isn't working for the citizens of our state. He's the guy who disbanded the anti-corruption commission that he set up because it's work was done. Two of the other men in the room have been arrested. Thank you mayor De Blasio for standing up to him.
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Does this rift have something to do with the Central Park horse drawn carriages? As I recall the mayor wanted them gone and the gov said no way. I feel for New Yorkers who live outside the NYC metro area. The Big Apple is so, well, BIG that it's power crushes the rest of New York - most of which suffers great economic distress because it just can't compete with the part of the country (see: South Carolina) where taxes are low, public service unions are weak, and Progressive politics are a non-starter.
With de Blasio, as with every other NYC mayor, it's all about "The City" - easily the richest city in the US. Despite its wealth and thanks to its litigation, legislative skills and teacher union support the rest of NYS has to subsidize NYC's schools while the burbs are crushed under confiscatory property taxes. So glad I moved!
With de Blasio, as with every other NYC mayor, it's all about "The City" - easily the richest city in the US. Despite its wealth and thanks to its litigation, legislative skills and teacher union support the rest of NYS has to subsidize NYC's schools while the burbs are crushed under confiscatory property taxes. So glad I moved!
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In no way does NY State support NYC schools. NYC is the state's tax base. More income tax leaves NYC than is returned in state services or funding, so much so that the city needs its own income tax, plus an additional sales tax in order to fund itself.
And the State Supreme Court has recognized this and repeatedly told the state that it has underfunded NYC schools and owes the city money.
And the State Supreme Court has recognized this and repeatedly told the state that it has underfunded NYC schools and owes the city money.
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Seriously?! De Blasio is just grinding his ideological axe again here. His populist progressivism-at-all-costs policies are also hurting the city. Just another politician throwing stones in their very own glass house.
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Cuomo is a bully like Christie. Both must go.
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The governor is well-known for both his thin skin and his pettiness, it will be interesting to see what form the retribution for this story and the mayor's opinions will be. And when that happens New York City should once again seek statehood (after giving Staten Island to New Jersey).
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That is a program I would fight for!
This guy needs to resign N O W!!! Stop whining and do something constructive. This city is the shining light to the world on how things work.
This man is at the helm of the most recognized city in the world. DeBlasio needs to stop acting like a 2 year old
This man is at the helm of the most recognized city in the world. DeBlasio needs to stop acting like a 2 year old
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An inept administrator has just admitted that he is an inept politician. Churlish beyond belief. Time for him to resign.
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Mr De Blasio was elected mayor...he got 73 percent of the votes... a mandate by anyone's standard.
I may not agree with all of the mayor's ideas, especially continuing to let real estate development run wild. But Andrew Cuomo has really disappointed me—acting like an obnoxious 8th grade bully.
DeBlasio is the mayor and he has to be treated with respect by the Governor.
I will never vote for Cuomo again.
I may not agree with all of the mayor's ideas, especially continuing to let real estate development run wild. But Andrew Cuomo has really disappointed me—acting like an obnoxious 8th grade bully.
DeBlasio is the mayor and he has to be treated with respect by the Governor.
I will never vote for Cuomo again.
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Andrew Cuomo is out for himself. He is trying to use his governorship as a stepping stone for a run for President of the United States. He is also a control freak! He lost my vote last election and I will not vote for him ever again.
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Note to de Blasio, guess NY State doesn't offer vacation spots that suits you and your families needs, pity, it is a truly beautiful state. NYC on highest alert and you decide to pack your bags and head for the hills, do us all a favor......stay there.
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Wait, so your saying if you're elected to office in NYC you can only take vacations in NY State? How does that make any sense?
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Not what I'm saying at all, but since NY is on a high alert it would be nice for him to be close to home base no?
And yes he's tired and needs a rest, what with his trip to DC, L.A., Italy and his wifes's trip to Italy earlier very taxing job running NYC. My heart aches for this tried and true leftist liberal Democrat.
And yes he's tired and needs a rest, what with his trip to DC, L.A., Italy and his wifes's trip to Italy earlier very taxing job running NYC. My heart aches for this tried and true leftist liberal Democrat.
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If he thinks Cuomo's been vindictive up to this point, I have a feeling DeBlasio has seen nothing yet after this. And who will pay for it? We New Yorkers.
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In politics there are no friends just interests. Cuomo is looking down the road and political party notwithstanding comes in second.
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Unfortunately, Cuomo has given us every reason to believe he's only been looking down that road since before he took office. We know he wants the Presidency, but has he ever wanted to govern?
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Fast-forward a few months and one can imagine someone named Clinton--her or him--bringing the mayor and the governor together for a Sopranos-like "sit-down," with all three touting the results before the cameras? A win-win-win.
I am no fan of Cuomo, but I read things like this and I am thankful that someone is able to keep de Blasio from doing any more damage than he already has. All of this makes him look weak and amateurish, as if he needed help in that regard.
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Governing by deflecting and blaming does not get the job done. Meanwhile, we have to live in an unsafe city while these two men act like "New York housewives".
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Finally an honest voice and a Democrat who is willing to fight for right - deBlasio reminds us of that useful folktale "the Emperor’s New Clothes.” As a lifelong Democrat, I can no longer vote Democrat after the reign of Cuomo. His poor father, a good man, opened doors and gave this smug arrogant entitled bully access to power. Mario may have been his biological father, but Michael Bloomberg is his political daddy! Cuomo is owned by the the real estate, wall street, charter school, elites - and it’s a bout time somebody who is newsworthy says it out loud.
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From Cuomo via a spokesperson: "For those new to the process, it takes coalition-building and compromise to get things done in government...". Translation: Bill, Do politics as usual, make back-room deals, do quid pro quo, sell out your constituents, don't rock the boat, kiss Andy's ring and maybe, just maybe Andy will "like" you on Facebook. Or something equally magnanimous.
I have to believe the Mayor's comments erupted from a long trail of back-stabbing and petty vindictiveness from the Ego in Albany. It sounds like he has just had it with Cuomo and has no hope that Cuomo will ever come around and stop hurting the people of New York City to make some petty political point or "victory".
I have to believe the Mayor's comments erupted from a long trail of back-stabbing and petty vindictiveness from the Ego in Albany. It sounds like he has just had it with Cuomo and has no hope that Cuomo will ever come around and stop hurting the people of New York City to make some petty political point or "victory".
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From a lifelong (liberal) upstater, please PLEASE secede and form a separate state from Westchester County south and remove yourselves from Albany's tyranny. Our interests rarely coincide and all of us, separately, would be able to pursue our separate best interests. From Jimmy Breslin in the 60s to the present, the sentiment on both sides has percolated...its time!
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How will the northern half of the state survive without NYC tax money? It would make Mississippi and Alabama look like enlightened utopias.
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I am often critical of Mayor de Blasio, especially his support of "broken windows" policing. However, when it comes to Mr. Cuomo who could disagree that our "governor" has done little if anything in going to bat for the interests of the citizens of NYC? The list of disappointments that the Mayor cites is credible. Mr. Cuomo is basically an illusive phantom when it is time to stand with the citizens who constitute half of the state's population.
As a life long Democrat he will never receive my vote. However, he does not think he needs it because he thinks that Democrats in NYC will have no other option but him in the next election. Circumstances could change and he might be in for a rude awakening.
As a life long Democrat he will never receive my vote. However, he does not think he needs it because he thinks that Democrats in NYC will have no other option but him in the next election. Circumstances could change and he might be in for a rude awakening.
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Why does the author say "Mr. de Blasio normally seeks consensus, not conflict. The evidence in the first year and a half of his office says otherwise. Indeed the very subject of this article says otherwise. He seeks consensus, like so many "progressives" as long as you agree with him. I don't suggest Cuomo isn't doing exactly what de Blasio says. But the mayor seems to want to be King.
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The author makes his statement about the mayor seeking consensus because that's what he has done. He campaigned with Cuomo during his reelection despite their differences. He sought compromise with the Charter schools despite harsh rhetoric on both sides. He put the innovator of broken windows policing as police commissioner to ameliorate the fears of people that worried he'd take us back to the 80's.
How are his actions not compromise and consensus building, unless you only believe in compromises where you get all your wishes and the other side gets none of theirs.
How are his actions not compromise and consensus building, unless you only believe in compromises where you get all your wishes and the other side gets none of theirs.
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Both Republicans and Democrats in the State of New York delivered apartheid income inequality to de Blasio. Both Republicans and Democrats delivered the prison/police state to de Blasio. This took decades. Rudy Guiliani and Mike Bloomberg - and now Andrew Cuomo - delivered 50% of New Yorkers living in poverty to Bill de Blasio. You can't blame Mike Huckabee or Ann Coulter for any of this. Look in the mirror affluent indifferent New Yorkers - you did this to New York.
de Blasio intends to do something about it. His words were tame in comparison to what should have been said. And if he is - like I believe him to be - the best mayor in the history of the City of New York - things are going to get much nastier before things get done.
Many New Yorkers have lost their moral compass. We have third world housing, third world emergency housing, and third world libraries - but a Whole Foods & Starbucks on every block with Koch's name plastered everywhere. This took decades - and Andrew Cuomo - when not pandering to the LGBT community and women - is just more of the same.
As to the constant "Dinkins era" references. Understand that real New Yorkers recognize those references as covert racism. Rudy Guiliani is your man - and he's taught us so much about so many in New York. Yes, racism is alive and well with all socio-economic backgrounds in the city.
"You ain't seen nothing yet."
de Blasio intends to do something about it. His words were tame in comparison to what should have been said. And if he is - like I believe him to be - the best mayor in the history of the City of New York - things are going to get much nastier before things get done.
Many New Yorkers have lost their moral compass. We have third world housing, third world emergency housing, and third world libraries - but a Whole Foods & Starbucks on every block with Koch's name plastered everywhere. This took decades - and Andrew Cuomo - when not pandering to the LGBT community and women - is just more of the same.
As to the constant "Dinkins era" references. Understand that real New Yorkers recognize those references as covert racism. Rudy Guiliani is your man - and he's taught us so much about so many in New York. Yes, racism is alive and well with all socio-economic backgrounds in the city.
"You ain't seen nothing yet."
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I lived through the Dinkins era and the racism was all on his side - blatant anti- semitism in his allowing/encouraging violence against Jews.
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Pandering to women? Women are the last minority to receive attention, benefits, or respect, in no small part because of comments and attitudes like yours. And among the 50% of people you say were handed to De Blasio living in poverty, most are women abandoned by men trying to raise children. Pandering? It is an insulting and condescending salvo.
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You had me up to the "pandering" line. I'm a gay female teacher and I don't feel pandered to. I wouldn't vote for Cuomo if you handed me all the wealth in the world. Just so you know.
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In 1920 Justice Billings Learned Hand, who served on the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York wrote, "…you are expected to conform and if you don't, you are looked on with suspicion."
Sometimes it's necessary to stick your neck out unless you just want to be one more sheep in the herd. Bill De Blasio is taking a stand and he is right by doing so.
Sometimes it's necessary to stick your neck out unless you just want to be one more sheep in the herd. Bill De Blasio is taking a stand and he is right by doing so.
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That's how I lost my career.
Let's hope that these comments insure that Mr. de Blasio is a one-term mayor.
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Sigh. Poor Mr. de Blasio. Everyone is against him, everyone is a fraud and crook but him; and Mr. Cuomo, who has been trying to balance the citizens' and business interests so that our state doesn't lose its corporations and go bankrupt, is out to get him.
(We do know, don't we, that states hostile to moneymakers lose them pronto.)
De Blasio has never been anything but a political hack, he garnered fewer votes than Mr. Bloomberg in his third mayoral campaign, but he feels he gas a mandate.
Oh, and he is renting his little Park Slope townhouse at full market rate.
Problems, problems.
(We do know, don't we, that states hostile to moneymakers lose them pronto.)
De Blasio has never been anything but a political hack, he garnered fewer votes than Mr. Bloomberg in his third mayoral campaign, but he feels he gas a mandate.
Oh, and he is renting his little Park Slope townhouse at full market rate.
Problems, problems.
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This is surprising rhetoric from the mayor. I shall not underestimate him anymore. I thought when he campaigned that there is a rich and poor NYC it was foolish but that got him elected. Perhaps this too might be a calculated gamble. Clearly these men don't see eye to eye. The mayor refused to be in Hillary Clinton's camp either. So he now has irritated two important democrats in NYC. What about Schumer? The mayor clearly has a strategy. I just waiting to see it produce results.
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As a relative newcomer to public office, Bill De Blasio has an inflated and self important view of himself and his influence and impact , this was seen in his arrogant statements when questioned about whether he would endorse Hillary Clinton, and now again in his attack stance in dealing with someone in political office who may be helpful, and may not, depending on Mr. De Blasio's own ability to negotiate, compromise, basically work well and play well with others. Getting in office is less than half the battle, and getting voted in does not guarantee that all his idealistic progressive legislation will be favored by all. He's got a lot to learn, and the city may suffer for it.
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Over 13 years of public service is not relatively new. Check your facts before you post.
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deBlasio is displaying the behavior of a spoiled, petulant child, only thinking of themselves and not the cost of their actions. The governor is responsible for the state and not just one city. Yes NYC is the Big Apple but? He needs to learn how to play ball and not be so shocked when he doesn't get his way.
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Pot meet kettle" this Mayor is the bully. Hoping he doesn't get reelected.
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An experiment I would love to see: DeBlasio, unburdened by having to be reelected and unhampered by any other politician to indulge in his wildest progressive fantasies. My bet is that he could make New York Baltimore II within two terms, any takers?
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Same old "these liberals are ruing America!" nonsense arguments.
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Is Cuomo a Democrat? I would have never guessed. He seems more like an elitist, who protects the wealthy at the expense of the poor. His position on Charter Schools, for example, is one of them. Mr. de Blasio seems to have a much truer vision of what is needed in housing and education that will benefit all. Mr. Cuomo's most recent advertisement regarding the The Parental Choice in Education Act is a perfect example of Mr. Coumo's deceit in advancing the wealthy at the expense of the poor. Single handedly he is ruining public education in New York State and makes Bloomberg look like an amateur on this account.
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My Haiku:
Bully versus whiner
What reason to vote
New Yorkers lose again
Bully versus whiner
What reason to vote
New Yorkers lose again
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It is scandalous that this article, which cherrypicks the mayor's most contentious remarks, does not actually link to the interview done by NY1. That can be found here:
http://www.ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/news/2015/06/30/de-blasio-slams-cuom...
Make no mistake: these were the intelligent remarks of a consummate statesman. The interviewer, whose questions were emblematic of the conventional wisdom which dominates political coverage of Washington and Albany, never managed to get the best of him. His answers never seemed off-the-cuff or vindictive but informed and in control, and he never conceded the often toxic premises of the questions.
I will be frank, I have not been this mayor's biggest fan. But this was easily the best address or interview he's ever given, and it and he should earn the respect of any informed and fair-minded observer.
http://www.ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/news/2015/06/30/de-blasio-slams-cuom...
Make no mistake: these were the intelligent remarks of a consummate statesman. The interviewer, whose questions were emblematic of the conventional wisdom which dominates political coverage of Washington and Albany, never managed to get the best of him. His answers never seemed off-the-cuff or vindictive but informed and in control, and he never conceded the often toxic premises of the questions.
I will be frank, I have not been this mayor's biggest fan. But this was easily the best address or interview he's ever given, and it and he should earn the respect of any informed and fair-minded observer.
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Thanks for calling my attention to this. I watched the interview and was impressed by the Mayor's articulate criticisms of Albany's failure to do the work of the people in many cases. His characterization of Gov. Cuomo's role in maintaining the status quo in Albany is something many already understand. The Mayor did well to highlight it.
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This is not describing the NY1 interview. Per the article: "The mayor summoned journalists to his City Hall office for a pair of interviews on Tuesday afternoon, only hours before he was to leave New York for a weeklong family vacation to the Southwest."
Career politicians are such a disappointment. If only they didn't live in fear of failure and had ambitions for life and career beyond just government. Such a low bar.
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It's about time that one of our elected officials stood up to the biggest bully in Albany since Gulianni was mayor of New York. Cuomo started his assault by closing hospitals in Brooklyn (remember LICH)? and now stymies DeBlasio on many important initiatives and takes credit for the few that passed - beginning with Universal Pre-K (which can be cut from the budget at any moment because it relies on Albany's funding) ending with his assault on rent control and the city schools. Clearly trying to build consensus with Cuomo didn't work; I doubt this will work either but at least DeBlasio is standing up for what he believes is in the best interest of New Yorkers downstate.
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Omigosh. Does this mean Cuomo will have to take on the mayor and have less time to appear on TV trying to create the obvious fiction that he is in charge of the prison escape fallout, when, in fact, anybody with an ounce of brains knows he is a total cipher? I mean, watching a narcissistic politician create a caricature of himself on nationwide TV has been something to behold. His reality has neutralized any Saturday Night Live satire.
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Not happy at all at his silence at the destruction of 5PointZ by his real estate developer friends.
Nothing from his administration on Chinese, Russian, Israeli, Saudi oligarchs and their devastating impact for affordable living in NYC.
NYC is pulverized by the foreign oligarchs but he's silent.
Still, Cuomo is a nasty piece of furniture - he takes triangulation far beyond Clinton; his surrender to the charter school lobby and the hedge fund people intent on destroying public education is really unforgivable.
Nothing from his administration on Chinese, Russian, Israeli, Saudi oligarchs and their devastating impact for affordable living in NYC.
NYC is pulverized by the foreign oligarchs but he's silent.
Still, Cuomo is a nasty piece of furniture - he takes triangulation far beyond Clinton; his surrender to the charter school lobby and the hedge fund people intent on destroying public education is really unforgivable.
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Cuomo appears to be like any other conservative Democrat, more Republican than Democrat. The party is moving forward towards what the majority of people want and leaving folks like Cuomo behind. The governor is just like Democrats Kay Hagan, Mark Pryor, and Mark Undall, who lost in 2014.
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New York State does not realize that New York City is the engine of the state. It treats the city as if it is some sort of plantation overseer, not in any way respectful of the wasteland that NYS would be if NYC were not there.
How many billions of dollars do residents in NYC send to Albany in excess of what they receive back in payments from the state? Yet, the mayor and other city officials need to go hat in hand like servants or slaves to the clearly corrupt politicians of Albany to get basic things done that the city could do fine on its own (e.g., schools, transportation, etc.)
Then, upstate New Yorkers complain how they have to foot the bill for all the city residents on welfare - thinly veiled racism. What nonsense, it is they who are on welfare, provided by the hard working people of NYC and its surrounding counties (e.g., Westchester, Rockland, Nassau, Suffolk).
P.S. - Born and bred Yonkers, N.Y., lived in Westchester most of my life and still have family and many friends there.
How many billions of dollars do residents in NYC send to Albany in excess of what they receive back in payments from the state? Yet, the mayor and other city officials need to go hat in hand like servants or slaves to the clearly corrupt politicians of Albany to get basic things done that the city could do fine on its own (e.g., schools, transportation, etc.)
Then, upstate New Yorkers complain how they have to foot the bill for all the city residents on welfare - thinly veiled racism. What nonsense, it is they who are on welfare, provided by the hard working people of NYC and its surrounding counties (e.g., Westchester, Rockland, Nassau, Suffolk).
P.S. - Born and bred Yonkers, N.Y., lived in Westchester most of my life and still have family and many friends there.
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Are you kidding me? As an upstater I pay more in Medicaid for NYC than surrounding state residents pay in total taxes. Wasteland? I think not.
deBlasio, as a socialist, is employing much the same tactic as the current Greek government: blame someone else for your inability to get things done.
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I find it interesting first that DeBlasio came out and told the truth that several of his predecessors suffered and tried to manage--and failed. Then the criticism of many here for not playing the game like his predecessors--and losing.
Crazy is doing the same thing over and over expecting a different result. DeBlasio did the only logical thing, something different and something sorely needed in New York. To shed some light on the dysfunction of the political machinations of politicians in New York.
Last, DeBlasio has effectively made the first move to keep such a desctructive person as Cuomo from being able to run for president. Thank you DeBlasio.!
Crazy is doing the same thing over and over expecting a different result. DeBlasio did the only logical thing, something different and something sorely needed in New York. To shed some light on the dysfunction of the political machinations of politicians in New York.
Last, DeBlasio has effectively made the first move to keep such a desctructive person as Cuomo from being able to run for president. Thank you DeBlasio.!
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I love his man. He has the truth, the courage and the people with him.
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Mr. De Blasio may be tall, but he certainly does not have a backbone. Fortunately NYC does, it'll stand tall despite De Blasio's crippling ineffectiveness. (Though perhaps with a little strain after his term is finally over.)
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Revenge begets revenge...
And the people, forgotten, are once again defeated...
And the people, forgotten, are once again defeated...
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He can't get along with the governor. He can't get along with the cops. He can't get along with the developers. He can't get along with the rich people. The poor people don't trust him.
Some mayor this guy turned out to be.
Some mayor this guy turned out to be.
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So what else is new? Cuomo is simply not a very likeable person.
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We might have to give him some slack...his partner Sara Lee is undergoing cancer treatment.
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I am so bored of DiBlasio. He is clearly in over his head and after trashing his relationship with the NYPD now decides to set his sights on the Governor. I voted for Quinn and would vote for her again. What a joke.
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I have watched this political minuet for a while now and I'm not surprised. The mayor is a radical; the governor less so. Each represent their perceived key constituencies. This latest story underscores the mayor's seemingly reckless radicalism and frustration by bringing this personal and political animus out into the open. It is a good thing for all of the citizens that these gentlemen are at odds such that they will be forced to negotiate and neither will be able to go too far in any direction.
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I'm appalled at the comments here.
De Blasio is the only non-corrupt NY elected representative I can think of - he's in it for the small guy. Cuomo is a nepotist who hobbled his own corruption commission. Case closed.
Resentment of poor people is now epidemic in America - and apparently in this comments section, too.
De Blasio is the only non-corrupt NY elected representative I can think of - he's in it for the small guy. Cuomo is a nepotist who hobbled his own corruption commission. Case closed.
Resentment of poor people is now epidemic in America - and apparently in this comments section, too.
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I beg to differ with you. De Blasio is sadly as corrupt as Silver. He 's completely in bed with the developers big time. These 421-a developers are ripping off tenants, illegally evicting them, and harassing them. Not only are they getting over a billion dollars in tax exemptions they are collecting millions of dollars in rent overcharges. De Blasio doesn't give a damn. He's a tool of the real estate industry, selling the city down the river to the likes of the Walentas family and Domino Sugar, all in the name of Affordable Housing. When he worked for Cuomo at HUD he oversaw $23 million dollars of misplaced funds. Let's not lose sight of his starring role in Atlantic Yards. I am as disappointed as any De Blasio supporter that he talked the talk but doesn't even walk the walk. He will do as much to rein in the abuses of the developers as Obama did to hold Wall Street accountable for 2008.
We're on the side of DeBlasio on this one. Cuomo's megalomaniac obsessions - tinted with backstabbing and corruption - are compromising his legacy in Albany.
The guy wants to run New York City to benefit his cronies at the expense of New Yorkers and their elected officials. DeBlasio is right to stop Cuomo in his tracks.
The guy wants to run New York City to benefit his cronies at the expense of New Yorkers and their elected officials. DeBlasio is right to stop Cuomo in his tracks.
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No one wanted de Blasio. He was, like, fourth choice. After Anthony Wiener's sexting scandal knocked out the congressman and his crotch, there weren't very good choices left for a very splintered electorate. Couple that with voters' (undeserved) loathing of anyone with an "R" after their name -- and with the state Republican Party's defeatist attitude and failure to beat the bushes for strong, serious candidates -- and you get the feckless, vain and out-of-touch de Blasio. He's never run anything in his life, let alone a great city: no executive experience. What a contrast from Bloomberg's competence. I'll take competence any day.
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Personally, I think de Blasio hit the nail on the head. Do I believe that Cuomo is power hungry and petty? Yes. Does Cuomo pander for votes? Yes. Is it probable that he is vindictive and jealous? Yes. Could such personal flaws modify his political decisions? Yes.
I believe that de Blasio is asking Cuomo to debate the issues and to put his personal vendetta aside. That is how professionals, at their best, aspire to behave. de Blasio stepped over the line of accepted acumen to let Cuomo know that he wants healthy debate and what is best for the people of New York. I see this as part of his progressive politics; stay focused on the issues, take distance from the personal squabbles. The argument can be made that he just fell into his own trap, but I think his statements will let all know that he will go to the precipice and dive in. I'm alright with that because I don't know what I'd do if I had to deal with Cuomo to effect political change. I'd go nuts.
I believe that de Blasio is asking Cuomo to debate the issues and to put his personal vendetta aside. That is how professionals, at their best, aspire to behave. de Blasio stepped over the line of accepted acumen to let Cuomo know that he wants healthy debate and what is best for the people of New York. I see this as part of his progressive politics; stay focused on the issues, take distance from the personal squabbles. The argument can be made that he just fell into his own trap, but I think his statements will let all know that he will go to the precipice and dive in. I'm alright with that because I don't know what I'd do if I had to deal with Cuomo to effect political change. I'd go nuts.
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All I know is that I have been a loyal Democrat for years but my experience with Democrats in upstate New York has made me seriously consider reregistering as an Independent. . .
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De Blasio personifies progressivism perfectly: He campaigns on ideals. He believes a win constitutes a mandate. He cannot execute because those ideals rarely survive the test of reality. He resorts to personal attacks.
He blames everyone but himself when he fails. Yet other hard-core progressives support him because his opponents aren't progressive enough.
The progressive cycle. The de Blasio Administration is merely a microcosm of the Obama Administration.
He blames everyone but himself when he fails. Yet other hard-core progressives support him because his opponents aren't progressive enough.
The progressive cycle. The de Blasio Administration is merely a microcosm of the Obama Administration.
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AACNY - I'm tending to agree on radical progressives. And I see that its true of fundamental conservatism equally, if not more. I disagree that the Obama Administration suffers the same. Most of his policies have been firmly from the moderate center satisfying no-one (fully). (ACA was Heritage's construction). Obama has stared in the face of racist unyielding opposition. There's no compromise that will win friends in such a polarized environment.
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Er, the Obama Administration? Let's see -- Bush gave us a war fought by mistake, Katrina, and the worst economic meltdown since the Great Depression. And you criticize the Obama Administration?
Come on, the man is hardly perfect but he's done a good job despite a Republican Congress that has quite literally gone insane.
Come on, the man is hardly perfect but he's done a good job despite a Republican Congress that has quite literally gone insane.
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Why bring national politics into the fray and Obama as a progressive? Please ask some of your progressive friends on their views? You just might get an education.
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Perhaps you ought to hold a Ref this coming Sunday, Mayor....
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Oh no that won't work. He'll be riding a donkey into the Grand Canyon on Sunday tipping illegal immigrants along the way while Cuomo and the Deputy Mayor (who's that?) protects the city against ISIS attacks.
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My Lord - This Mayor won, if memory serves me (Google be damned), with a TINY percentage of the electorate turning out against a bespectacled guy who managed things on tracks for cripes sake! And he still acts like he was elected with a mandate!!! My God. We are going into the 4th Holiday with everyone on high alert given the chatter coming out of our intelligence community and the mayor of the biggest city in America is disappearing into the expanse of the Southwest. To quote Seth Meyers...Really??
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Mayor de Blasio is a smart guy. For the moment he is not acting like a smart guy. This childlike sandbox dispute has seemingly no definable goal. The smart guy mayor might consider purposeful positive proposals to benefit the people of New York.
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The mayor is not a smart adult politician. He's being boxed out of the sandbox and throwing a public temper tantrum. He reeks of entitlement without proving his worth. A spoiled baby.
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This has to be the most aggressive attacks I have ever seen a mayor unleash on a governor. The obvious, simmering feud that has been under wraps for the most part has now erupted in a very public and very bombastic manner. With or without accuracy he unleashed a salvo that will create a very public, very deep fissure that will never come close to healing. What remains to be seen is what manner Cuomo responds. I would think keeping it under wraps and quiet can be just as effective and Cuomo will respond. But if he has any presidential aspirations he cannot get into a protracted public feud or it will be very clear. If he's not fit for higher office. I think while de Blasio will seen as protecting his turf and the people of the city he has destroyed any chance of moving beyond the mayor's office. The end result is the people will suffer from this feud, not Cuomo or de Blasio. And that should not happen.
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Finally! This mayor has bent over backwards trying to work with Cuomo, who simply has to be the top dog in the yard. He got the WFP to endorse him against their principles, has offered ideas and olive branches and has been slapped down every time. The feud has already hurt NYers and the mayor is correct in calculating that it there is nothing left to lose. The governor is can't take "yes" for an answer when it comes to Mayor DeBlasio. And while the mayor's popularity isn't so great right now, the governor's is even worse. The mayor wins by calling him out. I was cheering in my seat watching the interview. At last, some honesty in politics.
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It's a shame that the only inspirational governor since Andrew's father, is a guy who was willing to take on the other 2 guys in the room, that being Elliot Spitzer, and let his arrogance that he could keep his enemies from discovering his sex drive kept his wife at bay, lead to his abrupt downfall.
Andrew, with the recent indictments of the entrenched "other 2 men in the room", is now fully in charge, and has no intent of letting the upshot mayor flex his muscle.
I'll put in context, as a Democrat, I thought the Bloomberg administration was the right fix after Giuliani ( I supported Mark Green ), and I'm surprised that DiBlasio has been such a tough, smart, and determined mayor.
Andrew, with the recent indictments of the entrenched "other 2 men in the room", is now fully in charge, and has no intent of letting the upshot mayor flex his muscle.
I'll put in context, as a Democrat, I thought the Bloomberg administration was the right fix after Giuliani ( I supported Mark Green ), and I'm surprised that DiBlasio has been such a tough, smart, and determined mayor.
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I don't know if "revenge" is the appropriate word, but Andrew Cuomo has outrageously betrayed New Yorkers with his pretense of caring about issues like rent regulations and schools, and then failing to actually carry through on those absolutely critical issues in a meaningful, helpful way. His betrayal on the rent regs issue simply proves how far into the greasy pockets of the real estate industry he really is, despite his protestations to the contrary.
Cuomo may not be the worst governor we've ever had. But he certainly is the most arrogant and hypocritical.
Cuomo may not be the worst governor we've ever had. But he certainly is the most arrogant and hypocritical.
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I am not a New Yorker, but is the Governor a little worried that the Mayor will steal a little of his thunder ?
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Can't we all just get along?
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Free political advice from way down South:
(I'm originally from the Chicago area. Don't blame South Carolina, please. It has enough on its plate as it stands now.)
New York city residents: do a recall vote and get rid of one of the most incompetent mayors of New York City since the Dinkins administration. I think de Blasio is worse than Dinkins, who was merely mediocre. Mayor de Blasio has a persecution complex to go along with his grandiose, far-left agenda. Don't buy into either one, New York City residents, even if you are the land of endless leftest idealism. Mr. de Blasio will put very little of his progressive agenda into practice. He can't. He has no coalition-building skills and is an angry narcissist, now feeling sorry for himself. He is bad news, walking.
Governor Cuomo: have some distant political operatives, ones who can't be traced back to your administration, do a take-down of the de Blasio administration. It should be easy. The de Blasio crew are probably on the verge of self-destructing anyway.
Mayor de Blasio: resign, effective immediately.
Free political advice. I can't be bought, but I accept Paypal.
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Sounds like sour grapes from the bunch that lost the last mayoral election with "inspiration" from their "America's Mayor" & failed presidential candidate...
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Mr. Little, with all due respect, you don't know what you are talking about. Gov. Cuomo has tons of political operatives--in fact, his whole inner circle is a bunch of thugs--and if he could have taken down de Blasio, he would have by now. But since he can't find any dirt on the honorable Mayor, he turns his petty little rage on all of NYC instead. That's the kind of sociopath he is. Preet Bharara will do the entire state a big favor when he indicts Cuomo, as he surely will, since Cuomo wallowed in the same real estate money trough as Silver and Skelos. And his book deal with Rupert Murdoch--a $600K advance for a book that sold 2000 copies, in exchange for favorable changes in broadcast regulations--will be his ultimate downfall, as it is so clearly quid pro quo. Cuomo is a nasty, corrupt, and unlikeable person.
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Free political advice. And worth every penny.
Given the poorly-qualified candidates from whom we were were constrained to choose, we citizens of New York, elected two miserable candidates to respectively lead our city and state governments. Other than his last name, what qualifications made Mr. Cuomo eligible to run for the Governor's office? Other than showing a knack for pandering to various special-interest groups to get himself elected, what relevant background, principles, executive experience or similar qualifications for the mayoralty did Mr. DeBlasio, a low-level political hack, offer to the voters? The media-run, circus-like system we have for choosing candidates to run for office inevitably guarantees that will have nothing but clowns managing our city and state -- and mediocre clowns at that.
Heaven protect us from both hollow-shell egomaniacs. Still, I guess we could have elected Wiener.
Heaven protect us from both hollow-shell egomaniacs. Still, I guess we could have elected Wiener.
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Cuomo had many qualifications to run for office. Close to 20 years serving as his fathers right hand during which his father completed three successful terms as governor. Eight years serving in high office during the Clinton administration, including the final four as HUD secretary in the presidents cabinet. Four years as elected state attorney general, the highest legal office in New York. If you cannot see this as a very impressive resume, as New York voters have in electing him twice as Governor, then you must be willfully blind.
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de Blasio was elected not for who he was but rather for who he wasn't (Bloomberg). Unfortunately, now that he actually has to govern he is finding himself in way over his head. He was well qualified as Public Advocate to complain about others, but when it comes to getting things done for NYC he doesn't understand that the state government is bigger than the city's and therefore he needs to manage up. He is a like a mid-level manager complaining that the CEO isn't doing enough to support him. Sorry Bill, but if you had worked in a real company instead of government, you might have learned a few things about management.
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Well New Yorkers, you get who you elect. Don't complain and choose better next time.
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DeBlasio would have held his tongue if he could have pointed to any evidence that doing so up to now despite massive provocations by Cuomo had helped his agenda for the City. It hasn't and Cuomo's childish, snide remarks about someone he called a "friend" were the proverbial straws. Cuomo has shown himself to be a willing tool for Wall Street interests and his campaign against DeBlasio, who Wall Street fears and hates, and against progressivism in general is done on their behalf. If the Republicans can manage to put up a candidate that doesn't make everyone cringe (and that's no sure bet), this will be Cuomo's last term. But there's still years left on this one and much damage can still be wrought on those whose interests don't coincide with Cuomo's benefactors.
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Wouldn't be refreshing if politicians stopped acting petty like most of humanity and began acting like leaders. That would require taking the high road every time. Who does that anymore? I don't know who's at fault here. If de Blasio is being objective, woe for New York City. If he's not, maybe Cuomo will simply act like an adult and do what's right. But I don't have a good feeling about this either way.
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It would helpful for your view if you kept pace with all the negative games being played out by Cuomo. DeBlasio is on the money here.
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May be need ore women leaders.
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I just finished reading "The Contender" a recent and very readable biography of Andrew Cuomo. It gives a very clear-cut and in depth view of what he's like. It makes me really worry about how Cuomo might attempt to take DeBlasio down. De Blasio may have his flaws, but I've always felt he cares about the city and the people. Cuomo cares about Cuomo. The vote for an unknown Zephyr Teachout was a show of how many people felt about him. She was a straight arrow. He hasn't held a press conference or answered anyone's questions in years, except for that one reporter in Albany, until the thrill was gone. It's great what he did with gun control and marriage equality, but what has he done for you lately? What jumps out is his mega manipulative and super bullying style, which totally turns me off. He doesn't seem strong, just brittle and brutal, not someone you really want to have in a position of power. He trusts no one, so you can't trust him. He's loyal to his tiny tight circle, but he's a ruthless bully who betrays people for no other reason than he doesn't want to share the spotlight or the power with anyone. I'll be glad when he's gone.
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Lifelong Democrat. I will vote for anyone other than Cuomo going forward.
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Seriously Bill? How is this helping? You are the mayor of New York City - do you not wake up each morning understanding that you will be judged and need to ready yourself to defend your turf and advance your agenda? Grow up, get in there and try and get what you want for us. Otherwise, you look like the wrong man for the job.
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wrong on this one, Belle8888 - the mayor is telling truth to power.
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Telling truth to power is all well and good when you are chief of the editorial page at a newspaper like the New York Times but how does it help anyone for the Mayor to be behaving like this when Cuomo will be governor for the remainder of de Blasio's term and then some?
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Details please Bill.
Charlotte and Raleigh and Asheville and Durham and Greensboro feel your pain, New York City.
The ruling GOP junta is tearing North Carolina's cities apart-those legal entities with no home rule power but who produce the overwhelming majority of North Carolina's GDP and wealth-piece by piece.
The ruling GOP junta is tearing North Carolina's cities apart-those legal entities with no home rule power but who produce the overwhelming majority of North Carolina's GDP and wealth-piece by piece.
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Cuomo pushes hard for a Republican State Senate, and equally hard against a Democratic mayor bent on seeking economic justice for the underserved.
Cuomo is a phony Democrat.
We need a new Governor.
Long live de Blasio
Cuomo is a phony Democrat.
We need a new Governor.
Long live de Blasio
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Excellent quotes in a very well written article. I enjoyed it very much.
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Gov Cuomo has tried hard but has met baffling resistance and hostility from the mayor from the start. in my view, its time for a new mayor.
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On the contrary, time for a new govenor
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Really? You must live in an alternate universe.
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It works both ways. For effective conflict resolution, each has to listen to the other, deeply, radically, putting their egos aside and thinking of the lowest common man on the street, not their political careers.
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de Blasio is shaping up to be the worst mayor of New York since Dinkins. The crime rate is creeping up, there are more homeless on the streets, and the mass transportation is either incredibly corrupt or inept or both. But, I'm glad de Blasio is made his signature goal of killing off the horse and carriage business in Cental Park, maybe he'll tackle the pigeon problem in Prospect Park next.
I almost wish there is a way to get Bloomberg back.
I almost wish there is a way to get Bloomberg back.
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Be careful what you wish for, seems the only ones who made out ok during Bloomies tenure were the developers and his friends. Where was the affordable housing under Bllomie? Good riddance.
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Bravo for DeBlasio to vent the frustration of many mayoral administrations but he should realize that he brings nothing of value to Cuomo. DeBlasio's interview makes for a great summer read but in the end, won't make a difference. DeBlasio is probably right that revenge is on its way but with a Machiavellian like Cuomo, Bill will never see it coming.
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I find both the Mayor and the Governor's behavior at the least extremely questionable and at the worst actively harmful to our city and its residents. This is the example that our two most prominent politicians in the state set for leadership? It's shameful, petty, and embarrassing. Quit the bickering and get back to the job -- you know, of governing? Seems like they've both forgotten about that responsibility in the midst of the sad, small back-and-forth potshots that is more about ego than anything else. I know I'm setting myself up for disappointment, but I expect that politicians who need each other to succeed should at least give one another a modicum of respect, even where they have substantive disagreements. They are not living up to the barest of minimums.
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It's easy to take an above-the-fray attitude toward the "bickering" pols but misses the point that Cuomo's actions have undermined any chance of a good working relationship.
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While I completely support de Blasio, he is actually not being as honest as he appears. He knows very well why Cuomo won't give him control of the schools, because Cuomo is in the pocket of those who would profit and privatize the public schools and managed to get them hundreds of millions in the last session. de Blasio was completely out maneuvered by Cuomo in the legislative session and he needs to put real pressure on a governer who cares nothing for struggling people of New York City and New York State
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Everybody in New York City, including the Mayor, is sick of Cuomo, who is ruthless and hypocritical, self-serving and possibly corrupt. I will *never* vote for him again and, in fact, would vote for almost anybody BUT him.
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He did sign into law that no frackign will ever be done in NY State, props to him on that issue.
This is from a man who wanted to destroy the horse carriage business in Central Park so he could sell the stables to his real estate buddies. In exchange for 20% affordable units, he would allow them to build at unimaginable densities, and make tens of millions of dollars.
This is from a man who was never active in any animal rights movement, who all of a sudden was allegedly concerned about the well-being of horses.
I cannot take anything he says seriously.
This is from a man who was never active in any animal rights movement, who all of a sudden was allegedly concerned about the well-being of horses.
I cannot take anything he says seriously.
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get a life man, or at least tell some of the truth
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“Nothing fundamentally had changed here in the city”, speaking of in fact a MONUMENTAL change replacing a seasoned executive like Bloomberg with a tyro like de Blasio who'd never run ANYTHING significant. Of COURSE the NY legislature gave him far less leash than they gave Bloomberg -- whatever is this guy thinking?
And crying to the press, and in this form. Wow. He can forget about ANY cooperation from Albany after this. He just became a lame duck.
And crying to the press, and in this form. Wow. He can forget about ANY cooperation from Albany after this. He just became a lame duck.
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These are two ambitious men with very different constituencies and therefore different policies so conflict is inevitable. No one should make too much of all this but both would be well advised to meet more often and settle their differences without public rancor.
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I am terribly disappointed by Mayor de Blasio's performance - he has turned out to be an enemy of Secularism and Reason. I thought he was a progressive but turned out to be more like Oral Roberts!
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Ridiculous, really
Several months ago the NYTs took a stand by not endorsing Cuomo...
arrears
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/27/opinion/editorial-governor-cuomo-ethic...
http://www.thewire.com/politics/2014/08/the-new-york-times-wont-endorse-...
If I have to choose between believing Cuomo, de Blasio, and the NYT, I pick the NYT every time....that makes me believe de Blasio in this instance.
arrears
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/08/27/opinion/editorial-governor-cuomo-ethic...
http://www.thewire.com/politics/2014/08/the-new-york-times-wont-endorse-...
If I have to choose between believing Cuomo, de Blasio, and the NYT, I pick the NYT every time....that makes me believe de Blasio in this instance.
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I don't know Dolly... Your first link offers:
Governor Cuomo’s tenure has had important victories. He persuaded many reluctant legislators to expand the right to marriage to same-sex couples, making New York the largest state in the country to break down this civil-rights barrier through legislative action. He muscled through the Legislature one of the strongest gun control bills in the country, expanding the ban on automatic weapons and big ammunition magazines and requiring background checks for private gun sales. He brought in four budgets on time that led to a credit-rating increase for the state, raised the minimum wage and oversaw an increase in employment.
Pretty strong Democratic record. Ethics reform is what kept the Times from endorsing. I think the Times got it wrong.
Governor Cuomo’s tenure has had important victories. He persuaded many reluctant legislators to expand the right to marriage to same-sex couples, making New York the largest state in the country to break down this civil-rights barrier through legislative action. He muscled through the Legislature one of the strongest gun control bills in the country, expanding the ban on automatic weapons and big ammunition magazines and requiring background checks for private gun sales. He brought in four budgets on time that led to a credit-rating increase for the state, raised the minimum wage and oversaw an increase in employment.
Pretty strong Democratic record. Ethics reform is what kept the Times from endorsing. I think the Times got it wrong.
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You have to love when politicians start to eat their own!!
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This is the VERY FIRST speech that this man, this mayor, has made that I can actually respect. Years ago I admired Cuomo. He did, after all, push through same-sex marriage in NY and that is an issue dear to my heart. Still, he has progressively deteriorated in my esteem since then, culminating in his disbanding his own "corruption investigating commission". Like his father, he is a vindictive man who lets political vendetta color his judgment. Sheldon Silver, Dean Skelos and....?
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I detest Mayor DiBlasio but I fully agree with his candid comments about Governor Cuomo. The Governor seems to be shorting NYC because he feels slighted and upstaged by DiBlasio. The people can detect the Governor's vindictiveness and since Sheldon's Silver indictment, seems to have lost his way and distracted. My thought is that the Governor fears what what will come out in Silver's trial will implicate him in wrong doing or even reach back to his father's Governorship. None of this bodes well for the city nor state both of which has seen a decline in quality of services and a significant increase in crime. The recent prison breakout will reveal how corrupt our penal institutions in NYS are and how the entire manhunt was mishandled.
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I think DeBlasio KNOWS that something will come out in the trial. That's why he's attacking him now.
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the increase in crime is nation wide. it has nothing to do with our mayor.
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"Detest Di Blasio" ?? Interesting how this progressive mayor rises the hackles of some people. The guy stands for affordable housing, preschool education, rent control------what's so detestable?
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Bill: You catch more flies with honey than you do with vinegar
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Bill de Blasio ran out of "honey" a long while back. Cuomo is very good at slurping it all down rapidly and then doing what he wanted to from the beginning.
How much "good will" and "going along to get along" can one do before finally realizing you're being taken advantage of?
How much "good will" and "going along to get along" can one do before finally realizing you're being taken advantage of?
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The mayor has coated himself with honey, pulling the governor's behind out of the fire and helping him get reelected. All he has gotten for it is grief and insults, and NYC is suffering. Time for the vinegar.
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If NY and NJ traded governors, would anyone notice?
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The only person who likes Andrew Cuomo is Andrew Cuomo
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Only a person whose partner ha cancer, knows what he or she is going through. Maybe Cuomo is acting up because he really has no control over his partner's illness. http://www.inquisitr.com/2211086/sandra-lees-breast-cancer-recovery-food...
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I wonder if Andrew Cuomo isn't just as egotistical, petty and vengeful as Chris Christie--different party but same issues.
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Some of the comments on this article seem to reflect an unwillingness to accept the results of the last mayoral election in which DeBlasio assembled a coalition of voters that gave him more than 70% of the vote. Ever since then, there have been those who are gunning for him - both the powerful, and those without much power but who are filled with hostility and fear that many of the city's voters who in the past were not involved with politics may now come to see how important it is for them to take part. Cuomo, a bully and an opportunist, has smelled blood and has been out to humiliate DeBlasio.
Finally he has stood up for himself and a good thing, since nobody likes a weakling. But DeBlasio will continue to be under this kind of attack (often vicious and unprovoked) and a coalition of New Yorkers should be organized to fight alongside him so that the real estate lobby and business interests don't continue to dictate policy.
Finally he has stood up for himself and a good thing, since nobody likes a weakling. But DeBlasio will continue to be under this kind of attack (often vicious and unprovoked) and a coalition of New Yorkers should be organized to fight alongside him so that the real estate lobby and business interests don't continue to dictate policy.
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We should also remember that Cuomo was re-elected as governor barely more than six months ago, winning a similar percentage of the New York City vote. The mayor seems to feel his winning margin entitles him to have his agenda rubber stamped in Albany for the rest of his term, but while the mayor is the head of city government, it is the governor who holds sway in Albany and if he wants to get things done there he needs to negotiate and compromise with rivals, and not just friendly faces from the Bronx.
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Keep the 70% number in context. It wasn't 70% of all eligible voters. It was 70% of the few who bothered to vote, which was approximately 26% of all eligible voters. Simple math says that the election was not a mandate, although you'd never know that by this mayor's rhetoric.
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Seventy oercent of what vote? Of the 26% or 30% who bothered to vote?
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Cuomo hsa been a good governor. A bit of a thug but New York's thug. Very unlike his father who was politically astute but a gentleman. But governing is a tough game De Blasio doesn't know which end is up. Unlike his predecessor Bloomberg who was one of the best mayors we ever had. And I am a Democrat of the blood.
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Yes, Mario was a gentleman. Andy isn't. Perhaps gentlemen have become obsolete. I know I have.
Cuomo is the Goveror of all New York. Including upstate corrupt prison folks. Same trash, different sides of the bars.
At least Andy is not Chris. He actually has a brain. Chris has a cheeseburger.
Cuomo is the Goveror of all New York. Including upstate corrupt prison folks. Same trash, different sides of the bars.
At least Andy is not Chris. He actually has a brain. Chris has a cheeseburger.
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Exactly. De Blasio could have called the governor privately and vented all he wants. To go public like this shows that the man does not have an ounce of class, nor does he understand that in a democracy (unlike Cuba or Sandinista Nicaragua), you need consensus.
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Bloomberg's to Russian and Chinese oligarchs and their corrupt fortunes. Bloomberg's urban vision of NYC is a food court and shopping mall for the ultra wealthy. Inspired! !
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Wow Governor Cuomo's 2 line response sounds remarkably like the Republicans in Congress sound when President Obama dares to speak truthfully about them. Suddenly it is Obama who becomes the radical unwilling to compromise, at least that is what the Congressional Republicans claim. Their honesty is on par with Governor Cuomo's - not surprising since the same billionaire hedgefunders donate to their campaigns. Given the paucity of credible Republican candidates, perhaps Gov. Cuomo can hurry up and run for the Republican Presidential nomination. His economic and educational policies are right in line with the billionaires who believe in privatizing all public goods and low taxes for the wealthy, so he certainly has a good shot. Go for it Andrew and run as the Republican you want to be. You fit the "new Republican Party perfectly.
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Woe to the mayor who misunderstands the nature of New York State government. Whether he likes it or not, de Blasio is in a subservient position as Mayor of New York. Any governor in this state benefits from a public row with a mayor: upstate cheers while the city sees the impotence of its mayor.
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Without NYC NYS would be nothing. Time to secede, NYC.
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I think the mayor is beginning to see that governing the most complex city in the world takes a little more than a cute commercial with his kid in it. If you cross people they remember. If they can they will push you aside. The governor is holding a much better hand than the mayor. Doubling down probably isn't the right call.
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This isn't a card game and remarks about who has the winning hand don't get us very far. Look at the issues. DiBlasio is right to call out our arrogant, hypocrtiical governor. Trying to work with Cuomo doesn't work so well. Maybe now Cuomo will get more public scrutiny and criticism.
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Quite correct, this is not a card game, but it is politics and thus requires a considerable amount of gamesmanship. I was merely employing a rhetorical technique known as an analogy to point out that when facing a more powerful opponent the most effective attack my not be frontal confrontation. The Realpolitik of the situation has the mayor in a weaker position which does not lend itself to making petulant demands of the governor.
De Blasio has definitely made some of his own missteps over the last 18 months, but Cuomo has repeatedly gone out of his way to undercut the mayor in the most petty and childish ways imaginable. In the process, he has hurt the residents of NYC. I'm glad our mayor is calling Cuomo out for the spiteful thug that he is.
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The governor needs to take the advice of his spokeswoman. There are none so blind as those who refuse to see. That is the governor. He is petty and vindictive and the people see it. He did not act in the best interests of the citizens of NYC and we know it. Good for de Blasio!
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It is essentially a fight between two distinctly styled politicians -- a Machiavellian governor trading favors for peace from his opponents, and a chest-thumping neophyte who is a poor consensus maker, unwilling to recognize that his progressive agenda must be paid for (both in dollars and relaxed police enforcement) by the middle class.
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Politics is about strategy. I clearly see Cuomo's strategy, as he plays footsie with the Republican senate (and marginalizes de Blasio), even if I don't like it. I don't see de Blasio's strategy, except to say, "It's not me, it's him." That didn't work for Koch (or Giuliani or Bloomberg), and I don't think it will work for de Blasio. Koch was strong enough to keep possibilities open. De Blasio just looks weak. Better to light a candle than to curse the darkness. In other words, what are you going to do now, de Blasio?
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What he'll try to do is mobilize public opinion -------sometimes in politics, you have to fight.
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I disagree. I think a lot of people are thinking exactly what De Blasio is saying, and maybe, the more people who recognize what is wrong with government, the more likely things will change. People need true leaders. I remember when De Blasio was campaigning on universal pre-k and everyone was essentially saying "That's cute... It will never pass, but at least he's being a leader with ideas." I think if De Blasio has the support of the people he is trying to govern, he will have more leverage than if he tries to play the game Cuomo has been involved in for decades.
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Another example that de Blasio has yet to figure out how to govern in NYC. Playing this out in the media only shows he can't figure out how to work with Cuomo. God help him for that alone.
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As a daily rider what I care most about is MTA funding. And Mr. Cuomo has not taken a leadership role on providing for capital projects, let alone maintenance. I suggest Mr. Cuomo takes a few rides through Bed-Stuy and see if the stations are as clean and shiny as the WTC "rib cage" might suggest.
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First he blamed Bloomberg ... then he blamed the police... now he blames Cuomo... all for his short-comings. Grow-up de Blasio!
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"martyy" it would be nice if everything was up to ourselves, but that is not true. Maybe you have not had a boss that sabotages your work, but that does happen. If that boss who sabotages your work, on purpose or not, has no superiors then not much can be done, but if that boss has other boss, which in the case of Cuomo is the electorate, then you can expose corruption to try to remove his/her sabotage.
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"Alberto" we don't know what really happened between the two men. We just have de Blasio's word so far. My point is simple. We live in a world of whining and complaining... Get over yourself. Do better. Take responsibility for yourself. Don't worry about what somebody else has.
de Blasio might know something about the investigation of Cuomo that we don't. My guess is that he wouldn't risk this if he thought that Cuomo was going to be around for much longer. Just a hunch.
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No he does not. He is just a bully. The real harm is that after him, literally anybody with a pulse can be a mayor of NYC.
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Yay for Mayor de Blasio. Governor Cuomo is more interested in his own triangulating career than he is in advocating for the kinds of progressive economic and educational policies that this city, state, and country need.
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Visting NYC under the de Blasio is like staying in San Francisco lots of homeless mental cases and more crime, I guess he thinks San Francisco mismanagement is some kind of standard to model "progressive at its best ".
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Wow, a Republican from San Fran! You're awesome!
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I find it very telling that 7 out of 7 NYT Picks are vehemently anti-Cuomo.
As for myself, I see Cuomo as a force for moderation against DeBlasio's attempt to bring back NYC to 1977 (The year Charlane thought was the best year of NYC ever).
As for myself, I see Cuomo as a force for moderation against DeBlasio's attempt to bring back NYC to 1977 (The year Charlane thought was the best year of NYC ever).
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There's a reason why a wrote in Zephyr Teachout's name on my ballot during the last gubernatorial election in 2014. Would never vote for a Republican governor of NY, but I would never vote for Andrew Cuomo either -- for any elected office.
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de Blasio is a lightweight rookie who is over his head.
He doesn't know how to wield power, build consensus or compromise.
There's isn't even a style or assertiveness to his leadership
I'm embarrassed for him at times.....for he seems to be so far over his head
So typical of him to attempt to throw a ''haymaker'' at the governor then take a 2000 mile trip the next day.
Slug it out, show strong leadership and stay around for the consequences of your statements
I'd respect you more
New Yorkers deserve better....a lot better
He doesn't know how to wield power, build consensus or compromise.
There's isn't even a style or assertiveness to his leadership
I'm embarrassed for him at times.....for he seems to be so far over his head
So typical of him to attempt to throw a ''haymaker'' at the governor then take a 2000 mile trip the next day.
Slug it out, show strong leadership and stay around for the consequences of your statements
I'd respect you more
New Yorkers deserve better....a lot better
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I don't blame de Blasio at all for finally calling Cuomo out. Cuomo has been the governor of 'no' ever since de Blasio got elected. Cuomo nixed de Blasio's
pre-K plan, plan to raise taxes on the wealthy, and desire to raise minimum wage.
pre-K plan, plan to raise taxes on the wealthy, and desire to raise minimum wage.
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DeBlasio doesn't know that you have to kiss the Governor's ring and get a deal done. Maybe Christine Quinn would have been better for NYC.
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Are we to believe that both ends of the GW Bridge act in revenge and vindictiveness when in comes to the behavior of their respective Governors? NAAAAAA!
Why hasn't the other shoe dropped in Bridgegate with NYS investigating and bringing possible criminal charges against newly minted GOP hopeful Gov. Chris Christie? Could a deal have been struck between the two Governors; it sure would explain allot.
Gov. Cuomo's star is falling, there is no political path for him, his chances of Elected Federal Office (ie President) has about as much chance as Gov. Christie which is to say "not much". Even the prisons are corrupt in NYS, let alone NYS's Legislative Branch, and he look like a clown in NNY, handling a 22 day prison break out from Clinton Correctional by convicted murders and their subsequent capture
While Mayor de Blasio's path is clear, clean up Rikers and NYC, make NYC hum again, place safety and justice for all NYers at the top of list and watch NYC transform itself into the greatest place on the planet as it has done so many times before.
While Mayor de Blasio's task is daunting its no where near the dead-end of Gov. Cuomo's and Gov. Christie's. Hopefully he did not politically miscalculate Gov. Cuomo propensity for political combat and the damage he may cause, Gov. Cuomo is still a very formable foe capable of the most ruthless political warfare, just like Gov. Christie.
Why hasn't the other shoe dropped in Bridgegate with NYS investigating and bringing possible criminal charges against newly minted GOP hopeful Gov. Chris Christie? Could a deal have been struck between the two Governors; it sure would explain allot.
Gov. Cuomo's star is falling, there is no political path for him, his chances of Elected Federal Office (ie President) has about as much chance as Gov. Christie which is to say "not much". Even the prisons are corrupt in NYS, let alone NYS's Legislative Branch, and he look like a clown in NNY, handling a 22 day prison break out from Clinton Correctional by convicted murders and their subsequent capture
While Mayor de Blasio's path is clear, clean up Rikers and NYC, make NYC hum again, place safety and justice for all NYers at the top of list and watch NYC transform itself into the greatest place on the planet as it has done so many times before.
While Mayor de Blasio's task is daunting its no where near the dead-end of Gov. Cuomo's and Gov. Christie's. Hopefully he did not politically miscalculate Gov. Cuomo propensity for political combat and the damage he may cause, Gov. Cuomo is still a very formable foe capable of the most ruthless political warfare, just like Gov. Christie.
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I view this 'rivalry' as I did the Iran-Iraq war in the 1980's...I don't care who wins, I just want it to continue as long as possible!
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Remember the govenor's vindictive electioneering against the Working Families Party, for his made up Women's Equality Party. So petty. How can anyone not believe our Mayor?
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Excellent!
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De Blasio's approach will not yield results. Not sure what he is trying to accomplish, I have to question his leadership ability.
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There is none. He was elected by the popular majority of NYCers who did not go the poll. Can we send Charlane back to 1977 that she loves so?
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Andrew Cuomo's dad came into City politics by advocating for white, working class, lower middle class, ''salt of the earth,'' ethnic, white, deeply racist Queens and Brooklyn families who had already largely deserted the city for the suburbs.
It was because of Mario Cuomo and his efforts that New York's tailspin into being a divided city racially escalated, and Ed Koch, ever the political opportunist saw that playing to the racist beast worked and copied Mario's style. They triangulated and kept out minority voters in this town until they were finally successful playing with another Tammany club designee, an unremarkable but well meaning politician, David Dinkins. Dinkins sought to rule by bring in Sid Davidoff's crew of Lyndsay administration survivors, and Rudy Giuliani, ever the race dividing opportunist, saw his Crown in Crown Heights conflict. Andy Cuomo started out with ideals, settled for power, and was seduced into thinking like Coriolanus that it made him likeable and popular with the people.
De Blasio follows most of the above thread, but he's apparently flummoxed about how to predict its predictable next moves and effectively govern from both ends to the center.
Andy Cuomo is not a likeable fellow, he looks too much like Harpo Marx in frozen 'angry face' mode. De Blahs looks like Kevin Costner on a bad day. He should understand that no NY governor ever went broke playing against NYC in Albany to curry favor with the upstate Republicans.
It was because of Mario Cuomo and his efforts that New York's tailspin into being a divided city racially escalated, and Ed Koch, ever the political opportunist saw that playing to the racist beast worked and copied Mario's style. They triangulated and kept out minority voters in this town until they were finally successful playing with another Tammany club designee, an unremarkable but well meaning politician, David Dinkins. Dinkins sought to rule by bring in Sid Davidoff's crew of Lyndsay administration survivors, and Rudy Giuliani, ever the race dividing opportunist, saw his Crown in Crown Heights conflict. Andy Cuomo started out with ideals, settled for power, and was seduced into thinking like Coriolanus that it made him likeable and popular with the people.
De Blasio follows most of the above thread, but he's apparently flummoxed about how to predict its predictable next moves and effectively govern from both ends to the center.
Andy Cuomo is not a likeable fellow, he looks too much like Harpo Marx in frozen 'angry face' mode. De Blahs looks like Kevin Costner on a bad day. He should understand that no NY governor ever went broke playing against NYC in Albany to curry favor with the upstate Republicans.
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Did Harpo have "an angry face mode'? Nahh!
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I value honesty and transparency in politicians so I'm glad Mayor de Blasio took Cuomo to task openly. But I couldn't help but wonder why he didn't do the same when the NYPD openly mocked him for weeks and were insubordinate. You can take on the governor, but not the NYPD who s under your authority? Politics.
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Cuomo is a disappointing leader of little wisdom or concern for New Yorkers as people. He is also a bully. I am proud of de Blasio and hope he uses aplomb and tenacity, while holding true to his principles, in guiding NYC.
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Too bad Cuomo's father is not around anymore to knock some sense into his power-hungry boy. His publicity seeking appearances on national TV with the escapees was shameful. He craves national office - not going to happen without the support of a true Democrat like deBlasio.
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A very bad political move by the Mayor to start a public fight with this Governor because this Governor will not take this easily, as he is grooming himself for higher office. It would have been better for the Mayor to meet with the Governor and kiss his ring because he is losing than to start this public political fight. Who advises the Mayor on these matters?
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DeBlasio's advisors are very limited amateurs, think of his response to The Hillary for President questions. He is still playing it coy and dumb. That alone shows how ill advised and lacking he is. Go on vacation and give us a break.
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Who wants a ring-kissing mayor. This is the USA, not an Old World monarchy.
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Thank goodness that Cuomo is blocking DeBlasio.
I visit the city frequently, and I have noticed a decline in NYC since this mayor was elected.
More homeless people and more garbage on the streets. Also, more crime.
I visit the city frequently, and I have noticed a decline in NYC since this mayor was elected.
More homeless people and more garbage on the streets. Also, more crime.
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you were counting???
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This is purely anecdotal and means very little unless you can back it up with data.
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I'm with deBlasio, Cuomo is a DINO and is an awful leader. Can't wait for him to go. Cuomo is on par with Christie.
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I'm a liberal/moderate Democrat, but I skipped the Mayoral and Governor lines when voting in the last 2 elections because I didn't care for either Cuomo or de Blassio. Would have preferred to have been proven wrong. And now we New Yorkers will be the grass that these two fighting bulls stomp upon.
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It would be easy to think that Mayor De Blasio went off the reservation in this public attack on the sitting Governor. However, my guess is that the Mayor suspects that the Governor may soon be indicted based upon the possible cooperation of Mr. Silver. Mayor De Blasio never wavered in his support of Mr. Silver even after Mr. Silver was indicted.
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I would love to see Cuomo indicted
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Why give the mayor unfettered control of the schools? So he can arrange still more school holidays? The city is in a total gridlock on every level, and soon we will see landlords walking away from real estate investments that no longer support themselves. He is in every way a lowest common denominator thinker. he will rely on the superrich for taxes, and thus pander to the endless destruction of our quality of life and our skyline and our available light; the streets are impassable; and so forth. I am all in favor of some restraint in dealing with him. He is the Mayor, not the Emperor. We just had one of those, and he doesn't really qualify as a second Emperor. No clothes.
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Cuomo is how the sons of successful fathers often act--entitled, despotic and vengeful.
No one respects the son of a successful man; people only respect a person who made their own way.
No one respects the son of a successful man; people only respect a person who made their own way.
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If I was governor of New York state, I wouldn't want de Blasio pretending to be a mayor of NYC. As much as I dislike both of them, de Blasio is second string. Historic low, alright, NYC will not be what it was after he leaves and it has little to do with Cuomo.
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Like him or not, he's not pretending. He was elected mayor.
Thank god for Cuomo and the upstaters for keeping De Blasio under control. We live in a democracy which means that even people who oppose you have the right to vote and to elect representatives who reflect their political views. How many total votes did De Blasio get compared to Cuomo? Who really has a mandate? Not our mayor.
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I commend Mayor de Blasio for his directness and candor in saying what many New Yorkers have known for sometime. Keeping rent regulations until a fairer approach can be reached is critical to the welfare of many in lower income groups. I, for one, can't wait for the next governor's race with high hopes there will be a candidate running with integrity.
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We had one in Zephyr Teachout. unfortunately not enough folks showed up at the polls.
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The Mayor is the worse kind of politician. He plays identity politics and will lie down with Al Sharpton the most divisive individual in the country. His actions will take NYC back decades in terms murders and race relations. Tourism is already hurt as the tourist feel less safe. We can only hope he is a one term mayor and will fade quickly from tHe media spotlight.....
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Too many tourist anyway.
Andrew Cuomo is right up there with Rick Santorum as one of the least likable, least charming politicians in America.
How these people delude themselves into thinking they could ever be elected president is beyond me.
How these people delude themselves into thinking they could ever be elected president is beyond me.
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It's rather naive to think that any city operates independently of the state and federal governments.
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New York City should be much more independent from Albany than it is. For lawmakers in Syracuse to decide where NYC can install speed cameras is beyond absurd. Let NYC decide govern itself on issues that have no bearing on the rest of the State.
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In most of the U.S., and frankly in most of New York State, cities govern themselves with little involvement from State government. New York City is an anomaly. The French have a unitary government, in which all decisions eventually flow from the President and Prime Minister. The United States has a multi-element government: Governors are not accountable to the President, and Mayors do not report to their Governors.
Except, in many respects, in New York City's relationship to Mew York State.
Now, why might that be?
Except, in many respects, in New York City's relationship to Mew York State.
Now, why might that be?
Because we want their money (which is mostly our money to begin with). NYC spends over $70 billion on government a year, more than anybody but two states - California, and New York State.
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Do we really need this?
For once, can a mayor and a governor do what is best for the city, instead of bickering?
Personally, My opinion of De Blasio is that we has the personality of my kitchen stove, and there is no comparison between hum and Michael Bloomberg.
Bloomberg was a bit snippy at times, but the city is much better off because he was the mayor. He also was probably the brightest mayor we have ever had.
For once, can a mayor and a governor do what is best for the city, instead of bickering?
Personally, My opinion of De Blasio is that we has the personality of my kitchen stove, and there is no comparison between hum and Michael Bloomberg.
Bloomberg was a bit snippy at times, but the city is much better off because he was the mayor. He also was probably the brightest mayor we have ever had.
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Governor Cuomo comes off as very arrogant, and we've experienced it firsthand in central New York. I work for a SUNY. It used to be a nice place to work, and the students were great. For some reason the governor decided to destroy it, so he "merged" it with another state unit and erased our identity. Needless to say, a year later, tenured faculty have left, the registrar quit, they fired the gentleman in charge of development and the vp of HR, while the library for both institutions has a staff of three. It's all a facade. Some day people will realize his nanotechnology future is a political boondoggle solely intended for his inevitable presidential campaign.
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cuomo should be impeached, he's anything but a governor, he's a shill for business, not the people, that's patently obvious. Mr. DeBlasio is on the mark.
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As a former NYC resident and now a resident of CNY - I can understand many of the dynamics here. In typical omphaloskeptic fashion the NYC mayor believes that he and his city are being singled out by the imperial Cuomo. However Cuomo is dumping on CNY cities just as well as NYC. Ask Stephanie Miner how supportive Cuomo is of Syracuse needs. His tax cut plans - first the millionaires tax break back when he took office and then his suburban tax cap are designed to pander to the suburban - ex-urban crowds. And leaves cities like New York, Syracuse, Buffalo and Rochester in the lurch. Perhaps this is a setup for a run in 2020 but perhaps another game is afoot here.
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"And leaves cities like New York, Syracuse, Buffalo and Rochester in the lurch."
Actually, Cuomo has been far more focused on Western NYS than any previous governor and Buffalo and Rochester are beginning to turn.
Actually, Cuomo has been far more focused on Western NYS than any previous governor and Buffalo and Rochester are beginning to turn.
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DeBlasio is trying to deflect blame for his failures.
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Cuomo is trying to actually help fix NYC schools and the 75% drop out rate among african americans in NYC. Deblasio is conserned with giving his union cronies jobs. Deblasio can complain all he wants but it does not change the fact that his policies have not worked. There were 22 shootings in NYC this weekend. Deblasio claims he cares about African Americans as long as it does not include educating them or keeping them alive. Cuomo is actually trying to fix the problems.
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I'm not sure where you got your statistics from, but according to schools.nyc.gov, the dropout rate among black students in 2013 (the most recent year available) was 9.1%, with a graduation rate of 67.6% and 23.2% still enrolled.
Also, 22 shootings? Is that a typo?
Also, 22 shootings? Is that a typo?
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yea, turning over our public schools to hedge funds and capitalist money grubbers? Cuomo should/could be jailed by this time next year.
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What on earth does de Blasio expect? Standing up against corruption in Albany and expecting Cuomo to still support him?
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I hope Cuomo starts to realize we folks in the city are done with him. At the Pride Parade on Sunday, you could tell who we were--we withheld our cheering, and threw some serious shade.
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Andrew Cuomo is an awful governor. He makes my skin crawl. Something about him...I can't quite put my finger on it...but I have ceased to believe even one word coming from his mouth.
Cuomo is not to be trusted. And, it's pretty obvious that without that famous last name, he'd be selling timeshares, or waiting on you at Applebee's.
Cuomo is not to be trusted. And, it's pretty obvious that without that famous last name, he'd be selling timeshares, or waiting on you at Applebee's.
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It's about time DiBlasio told the truth about Cuomo's vindictive, petty, competitive, sadistic behavior toward DiBlasio and toward New York City. I am a Democrat, but I will never vote for Cuomo again.
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I'm a NYC democrat and I would take Cuomo over DeBlasio any day of the week. One of the worst votes I have made over my 42 years of voting is when I voted for DeBlasio in the democratic primary rather than Christine Quinn. I still regret that vote. I won't vote for DeBlasio again.
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Can somebody please, please help de Blasio get a clue - from the moment he has entered office, I knew we had made a major mistake. He got elected because people shrugged their shoulders and said, "oh, what the heck!" Well, we now see where that will get us. He is so unpolished and behaves like a child. My favorite was when he featured a homeless couple at his inauguration as a symbol of the future of his administration when it was detailed in the NYTimes that this couple made bad choice after bad choice - we have to help people help themselves - we don't reward bad behavior.
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This is not a fair fight. We have master politician, Mr. Cuomo, taking NYC's master debater, Mr. deBlasio, to school at every turn. NYC deserves better than the amateur "hizzoner." We can't wait for 12/31/17, when a professional administrator is elected to head and fight for NYC, rather than a social activist. And take Ms. Wiley with you! We wish the mayor an enjoyable vacation.
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Petty and small...these two words describe both of these men. But NYC needs to look very closely at the mayor who needs a PAC to fight the residents of his own City when they disagree with him and goes to the Rolling Stone and complains New Yorkers don't appreciate him and don't understand what he is trying to do like a husband trying to convince the other woman his marriage is over. Mayor DeBlasio is selling the City to the real estate interests and is paying for their support with our tax money and our light and air. His "affordable housing"smoke screen is particularly galling because he knows the zoning changes he is proposing are more likely to result in big checks to his next campaign than more affordable housing. In fact, the likelihood is that they will result in a next loss in affordable housing as buildings once filled with 100% affordable housing units undergo the incentivized change in exchange for only 20% affordable housing. DeBlasio and Cuomo what a pair; their egos are even too big for NYState and their emotional age Is pure adolescence. School boys fighting while the state and City crumble.
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From afar, I used to think Cuomo was someone I might support for President one day. As Governor, he and Christie appear to have been working the Port Authority to their advantage and now he's decided the big money guys are his base. No thank you.
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I heralded Gov. Cuomo's initiative on gay marriage. But now I realize that was a softball.
It has become clear that Cuomo is a bully, and will run over those who stand in the way of his agenda. That includes de Blasio. Unfortunately, as de Blasio points out correctly, it is New York citizens who suffer. The latest drama over extending rent stabilization was a clear demonstration that Cuomo is not on the peoples' side, but rather with the corporations. Who knew we actually had a Romney 2 in the state house!
It has become clear that Cuomo is a bully, and will run over those who stand in the way of his agenda. That includes de Blasio. Unfortunately, as de Blasio points out correctly, it is New York citizens who suffer. The latest drama over extending rent stabilization was a clear demonstration that Cuomo is not on the peoples' side, but rather with the corporations. Who knew we actually had a Romney 2 in the state house!
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The role of the Governor's office in current CUNY contract negotiations (no contract for 5 years+) has been, from what I've been able to fathom of the process, similarly dispiriting.
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Like Chris Christie, Andrew Cuomo is just a political thug, and everything he does is about himself. The only difference between Christie and Cuomo is that they belong to different parties.
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"He said he had finally run out of patience with Mr. Cuomo, who has been widely viewed as being an obstacle to the de Blasio administration’s agenda since the mayor took office in 2014." All I can say to this is thank goodness. de Blasio is a small time, life time politician that thinks because he was fortunate to follow Bloomberg, and luckily get the Democratic nomination in a field that split the vote to his benefit. Last time I checked, no one voted for him to run all over the country and pretend he is some liberal messiah, and has found ways of repealing the laws of economics and basics of running a safe, large urban area. At least he's finally seemingly leaving alone the carriage horses in Central Park. Cuomo has broader constituencies in the State, not just the City, and, de Blasio better wake up to the fact that he has substantially weaker political powers. Not sure that biting the hand that proverbially feeds you is a wise tactic, but de Blasio has shown himself to be largely an amateurish politician with ambitions well beyond his limited skill set and understanding.
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Good for you, Mayor De Blasio, for saying what a LOT of Democrats think!
Cuomo is a grandstanding faux "liberal", pretending to support progressive issues, like his support for nail salon workers, but not across the board support for other low-paid, exploited workers. And his unwillingness to raise taxes on the super-rich.
I'm hoping Preet Bharara's investigative team has the will-power and time to really delve into Cuomo's fundraising, cronies and legislative deals.
Cuomo is a grandstanding faux "liberal", pretending to support progressive issues, like his support for nail salon workers, but not across the board support for other low-paid, exploited workers. And his unwillingness to raise taxes on the super-rich.
I'm hoping Preet Bharara's investigative team has the will-power and time to really delve into Cuomo's fundraising, cronies and legislative deals.
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With the monomaniacal mayor so out of line, the governor is doing city dwellers a big favor.
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Issues pointed out by de Blasio are things that many New Yorkers have noticed, but BRAVO to our Mayor for speaking out. We are sick of Politician's game-playing at our expense. Could Cuomo have possibly forgotten how close Teachout was in the primaries? Or is he not smart enough to see how Christie, once the darling of his state is now un-electable for similar petty acts of revenge? Mr. Cuomo, don't count on my vote ever again, unless you start doing the right thing each and every time.
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If it's a mental exercise you need, try remembering the last time a Mayor of the City of New York got along really well with a Governor of the State of New York. Granted, Pataki and Giuliani had at least a passable accommodation, while Carey and Koch had their differences but at least kept things reasonably civil. You could go back to Franklin D. Roosevelt and Fiorello La Guardia, but that only lasted for most of a year (mid 1932 to early 1933), before F.D.R. went to the White House.
There will always be a fundamental problem here, and it's the fact that New York City (and its suburbs) bear very little resemblance - economically, culturally, geographically, ethnically, the works - to the rest of New York State. They're America's Siamese (Or should I say 'conjoined'?) twins, with personalities as different as imaginable. What else can be said?
There will always be a fundamental problem here, and it's the fact that New York City (and its suburbs) bear very little resemblance - economically, culturally, geographically, ethnically, the works - to the rest of New York State. They're America's Siamese (Or should I say 'conjoined'?) twins, with personalities as different as imaginable. What else can be said?
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Sheesh Mr Cuomo. Please grow up, already.
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Sorry Mr Cuomo that your partner is unwell, sincere prayers and thoughts for her recovery.
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Wow. As an outside observer, unfamiliar with New York politics for the most part, this is really pretty shocking.
I agree with Peter S's comment - the response was a deliberate slight. And nasty. And unproductive. And unbecoming to a governor.
This makes Obama versus Boehner look like a summer picnic. These guys hate each other.
At one time I thought Andrew Cuomo would be a good president. No more.
I agree with Peter S's comment - the response was a deliberate slight. And nasty. And unproductive. And unbecoming to a governor.
This makes Obama versus Boehner look like a summer picnic. These guys hate each other.
At one time I thought Andrew Cuomo would be a good president. No more.
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Mayor de Blasio is a bit too Pollyanna to be Mayor of NYC. He skated in at the perfect time, and he will be a one-term mayor. He has done a terrible job.
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So much of what de Blasio has attempted to do has been hamstrung by Cuomo. De Blasio may not be a perfect mayor, but before we go blaming him for doing a terrible job, we should look at why he's been unable to accomplish the important things that New Yorkers need.
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Politicians not getting along? Politicians airing their grievances in the media? This is news?
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I'm not sure what's sadder - the fact that the Mayor of New York somehow thinks it's appropriate behavior to savage the Governor, a member of his own party, in what reads like a schoolyard taunting, or the fact that many of us think it's somehow appropriate cct to do so. If two politicians from the same party can't even pretend to be civilized, and figure out ways to work together without grandstanding, what hope do we have of good governance among people who have really dissimilar views? Politics is the art of the possible through compromise, not a Hatfield-McCoy shoot-out. Look at Europe and Greece to see how talking past each other is a successful governing strategy.
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I have largely been a wary supporter of Gov. Cuomo, recognizing his personality deficiencies while always hoping for his better angel to prevail. Lately, however, I sense that he has indeed turned a bad corner. It started with his shutting down of the ethics commission as its members began to sniff too closely in his closet. His petty vindictiveness has also been apparent, in the examples De Blasio cites and more. None of this is doing NYC any good. The two-line Cuomo pr response further underscores his arrogance. I'm proud of De Blasio for taking the risk of standing up to a bully.
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Oh brother. There was a NYT article the other day about rats and why the city so full of them - poor trash pick-up services. And some of de Blasio's biggest concerns are helping more poor people* live in the city at taxpayer expense and righting imagined wrongs about carriage horses. The guy is a joke.
*Poor people need to do like everyone else live where they can afford it. NYC is not that place. Nor is San Fran, Washington DC, Boston and many other expensive places.
*Poor people need to do like everyone else live where they can afford it. NYC is not that place. Nor is San Fran, Washington DC, Boston and many other expensive places.
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Who do you think has to clean up after the rich?
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We can always count on you, Reader, to label us as lazy, sponging Democrats.
Well, thank goodness for Republicans like you to give us crumbs for our petty efforts at hard labor!
Well, thank goodness for Republicans like you to give us crumbs for our petty efforts at hard labor!
Cuomo's behavior in public, his demeanor, and facial expressions alone are enough to sink his little ship.
This is a man who "looks" to be involved in "something" that is distracting him from even a modicum of humility. I noticed this in particular around the recent prison escape and his vengeful hatred for the escapees.
He takes way too many issues far too personally. He's overwrought all the time. Wonder why?
Do government officials have to submit to chemical fluid testing in NY?
This is a man who "looks" to be involved in "something" that is distracting him from even a modicum of humility. I noticed this in particular around the recent prison escape and his vengeful hatred for the escapees.
He takes way too many issues far too personally. He's overwrought all the time. Wonder why?
Do government officials have to submit to chemical fluid testing in NY?
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Vengeful hatred for criminals? They've already cost society plenty and not just in monetary terms. And the escape is even more costs. What do you recommend for criminals ticker tape parades?
Maybe we should send all the criminals to Antigua, Guatemala then see how you feel about them.
Maybe we should send all the criminals to Antigua, Guatemala then see how you feel about them.
I know someone who went to law school with Andrew when his father was governor. The student parking lot was two football fields away from the classroom building, so Andy parked his giant SUV on the sidewalk next to the library. He hasn't changed a bit.
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I totally and utterly agree with my mayor. And, I despise Cuomo for the way he has acted on Education. Shame on him. Horrible, horrible gov who does not listen to the people.
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Really? Cuomo increases the number of charter schools allowed in NYS and you are disappointed in him because of the way he acted? Are you also one of those students who complained that The Regents math exam was too difficult?
So deblasio's campaign for governor begins since cuomo can't serve another term. As a former resident of upstate NY (capital district, southern tier, syracuse and rochester) he does not have a chance if he doesn't recognize the value of compromise and statewide policy. It is not all about NYC. I am not a fan of either man but a lifelong democrat and a political realist.
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NYC elected Cuomo, so I do think it's all about NYC for Cuomo. With the exception of Buffalo (go figure) the rest of upstate NY and especially the Capital District voted for Teachout in the primary and much of it voted for the Green Party in the regular election.
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Why on Earth would you say Cuomo can't run again? There are no term limits for Governor in NYS.
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I don't believe that is correct; there are not term limits on the NY Governor, only the Mayor has term limits, thank goodness.......
The only person hurting New York City is de Blasio.
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Wrong! The only mayor who has been helping NYC for the past 4 mayoral terms is de Blasio.
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Mayor De Blasio has made substantial changes in many important programs in New York City (how policing is done and the implementation of pre-school programs to name two). Governor Cuomo is a neoliberal who sees large businesses and wealth as his natural allies, not the ordinary citizen.
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Cuomo suffers from the hallucination that he can get elected President as a Democrat who can work with Republicans to get things done. So he allowed the Republicans to gerrymander the districts to keep them in power and reneges on his promises to campaign for Democrats against Republicans. The result is that he maintains a toothless Republican majority in the Senate so that can avoid moving to the left and stay a "centrist." He's not kidding anyone and couldn't get elected President if he was the last candidate on the planet. He is a thoroughly dislikable person who is so blatantly Machiavellian that he could never succeed on the national scene. He has alienated Democrats and the National Republicans wouldn't touch him with an eleven foot pole. He won't stand for any powerful Democrat in the state and takes pleasure in stymieing de Blasio at every turn. de Blasio is foolish to make it a public fight, which isn't going to help. There probably isn't any solution until Preet Bharara cleans out Albany.
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starting with cuomo (its a total disgrace to his good father's name).
I agree with you in al points, except one: Christie, without even trying, just being himself, will give new meaning to "unelectable". I don't think even the folks at FOX can save Christie from himself.
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The dream ticket is Trump and Christie. What could possibly go wrong?
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When it comes to pettiness, it's hard to top the Mayor. But maybe the Governor just edges him out.
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Perhaps Cuomo is just a left leaning Democrat and not a left leaning Socialist.
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Even the governor’s response was a delilberate slight. Priceless. I encourage anyone to see "Citizen Koch" to get a glimpse of the real Andrew Cuomo as he ran his father's campaign against Ed Koch for mayor. The pettiness and gamesmanship is again priceless.
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When Cuomo was at HUD he was part of the idocracy who insisted that every man, woman and child had a right to homeownership notwithstanding no job, no income and no assets, and notwithstanding the fact that people could rent.
How did that work out (with an assist from FannieMae, Goldman, AIG and D&B)?
How did that work out (with an assist from FannieMae, Goldman, AIG and D&B)?
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I don't put the blame on fannie mae and freddie mac. They are purchasers of mtgs. They don't produce them. They had a hand as an enabler, but the workload of the housing debacle falls onto the banks, brokers and rating companies. You certainly also have to blame Cuomo and those policymakers who put ideology over economics as well.
Cuomo could not have a successful and efficient NYC mayor and run for President at the same time. How would that look? Instead, Cuomo has worked to lower the mayor to his own level of ineffectiveness by blocking any attempt, regardless of merit, to get something done. De Blasio isn't a shining star of efficiency, but Cuomo has been a severe disappointment - more of same old-school friends and cronies and coverups and redirections. Perhaps he could run for President as a Republican.
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because he is a republican
Bravo! It is necessary that the political shenanigans be expressed and exposed. Otherwise, they multiply and we have the kind of government and politicians in government we now have. I hope more will follow de Blasio's actions and that, if de Blasio's intentions were to get at the truth and walk away from these kinds of games, that he won't end up in a position where he starts to play them i.e., becomes vindictive and revengeful. As for Cuomo, he appears to be miserable. Something in his intent and purpose seems to be evading him.
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I would like to believe that de Blasio means well but from where I sit he is doing a lousy job. More guns on the street, more homicides, the streets are dirtier and poorly maintained. Subway service has declined. Rather than him using his pulpit to run around the country to advance his agenda he should tend to the issues at home. This outburst is immature and ill conceived. Having a public war of words with someone who is in a more powerful position is just dumb. de Blasio has thumbed his nose at the business community and it will come back to haunt him.
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Brian, your last sentence speaks volumes. Thank goodness someone wants to step up and defend the .01 percent.
the subways are part of the mta, which i under cuomo's control. de blasio has no authority over them.
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Whatever your view of DiBlasio's politics, you cannot doubt that he's sincere in his beliefs. Can the same be said of Cuomo?
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Now there is a ringing endorsement. Does a bad job but gosh darn it, the man is sincere in his beliefs. Wait. I'm having déjà vu.
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Cuomo, may God bless his father, was born on third base and thinks he hit triple. It was time the Mayor took him on.
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Unoriginal. Remember Ann Richards.
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They both need to stop requiring teachers teach to Regents exams and let them start teaching for real.
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Governor Cuomo is the governor of the entire state. He must be concerned with all issues including NYC. Conrade Mayor DiBlasio has only to be concerned with NYC. If the mayor got his way, the whole state would suffer. NYC is unalterably afixed to NYC inspite of what the conrade declares. If NYC were, haha, to leave NYS there would be no water to drink unless the remaining counties chose to sell it. NYC needs NYS just as NYS needs NYC, DiBlasio should realize that the city is a creature of the state and he should just STIFLE.
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Actually I think it's high time NYC secede from NYS and stop sending all those dollars to Albany and for what?
If the five boroughs, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester formed a State the rest of the New York State would collapse.
If the five boroughs, Nassau, Suffolk and Westchester formed a State the rest of the New York State would collapse.
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New Yorkers pay the taxes for the rest of the state, they need to be attended to. It's like all the blue states support the haters in the red states who pay no taxes but get the blue states' money.
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Thank you Mr Mayor for calling Gov Cuomo out. As a 65+ year old registered Dem I have long ago tired of this Gov. Keep it up.
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Andy Cuomo is a walking talking advertisement for term limits. And I voted for him twice.
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I don't agree, but then again I voted for Zephyr Teachout, Howie Hawkins and The Rents Too Damn High guy instead of voting for Cuomo.
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Pettiness, game playing and a desire for revenge describes Cuomo to a tee. The man is a thoroughly unlikeable sociopath - even his allies don't like him. It must thoroughly gall Cuomo that de Blasio once worked for him.
Cuomo has been doing headstands to divert attention from his responsibility for the dysfunctional Department of Correctional Service - a managerial nightmare whose budget the governor just cut. Notice Cuomo appointed his cronies to investigate the prison break not and independent body. The Moreland Commission all over again. Fortunately for all of us the FBI has opened its own investigation.
Cuomo has been doing headstands to divert attention from his responsibility for the dysfunctional Department of Correctional Service - a managerial nightmare whose budget the governor just cut. Notice Cuomo appointed his cronies to investigate the prison break not and independent body. The Moreland Commission all over again. Fortunately for all of us the FBI has opened its own investigation.
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Cuomo's most recent performance with the prison break is a good example of of his oversized ego. His first order was to dismiss all the local police and bring in the state troopers. His way of saying I know more than the people who live here. That worked out great. Just ask him. But don't check the facts. A solo trooper on routine patrol far outside the 22 square mile "area of containment" stumbled onto the escaped murderer.
I feel for Mayor De Blasio, isn't it tough enough being mayor of NYC without having a egomaniacal governor blocking your path at every turn.
I feel for Mayor De Blasio, isn't it tough enough being mayor of NYC without having a egomaniacal governor blocking your path at every turn.
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Cuomo watched his beloved liberal dad get pushed out by the center and so has taken the DINO path from day one. He has unrealizable goals on the presidency, which is ludicrous. He isn't half the statesman his father was.
So his centrist stance is bound to grate on de Blasio, and rightly so. NYC has been stripped via 20 years of Republican mayors who favored real estate and Wall Street. Now to have a so-callled Democrat gumming up the works by way of petty revenge towards the mayor is scandalous.
Cuomo has rebranded his campaign committee for 2018, so he'll likely seek a third term. Look to more petty politics-as-usual if he's re-elected.
So his centrist stance is bound to grate on de Blasio, and rightly so. NYC has been stripped via 20 years of Republican mayors who favored real estate and Wall Street. Now to have a so-callled Democrat gumming up the works by way of petty revenge towards the mayor is scandalous.
Cuomo has rebranded his campaign committee for 2018, so he'll likely seek a third term. Look to more petty politics-as-usual if he's re-elected.
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I worked for Andrew's father in his last administration as a speechwriter, and I had some casual dealings with Andrew. I can say this: he's not like his father in one respect--he cannot stand not being liked. He needs public adulation. His ego ability ratio is way out of whack. Even those who disagreed with Mario's politics respected him. Andrew, who is arguably more liberal than his father, is also so much more dislikable as a politician. All those ads he's running now as if he's still running for office -- they're all because his approval rating has gone down.
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You obviously have some insights we don't have, Doug, but I must take strong issue with this statement: "Andrew, who is arguably more liberal than his father..."
What?!?! In both tone and substance, Andrew Cuomo is about 180 degrees from his father---a truly good man who I greatly admired.
Unless Andrew's real father was someone like Barry Goldwater or Mitch McConnell...
What?!?! In both tone and substance, Andrew Cuomo is about 180 degrees from his father---a truly good man who I greatly admired.
Unless Andrew's real father was someone like Barry Goldwater or Mitch McConnell...
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The Jamaican's say "fruit don't fall far from tree." Well they're wrong in this case. How did the thoughtful leader and statesman Mario Cuomo beget this?
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I don't blame the mayor at all for calling out Gov. Cuomo for his ridiculous and petty approach to working with him. We saw with Cuomo's re-election campaign, the attack on the Working Family's Party, the bogus Women's Rights Party, etc., that he is needlessly vindictive and thin-skinned. He's got an inexplicable axe to grind with DeBlasio, and no New Yorker should put up with it.
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What one says about others... says more about oneself?
Someone imagines the gov seeing this article and...
"Oh, gee he's right, I'll fix this right away.."
Hizzoner seems to know some unusual dance steps,
or is this a toe-tappin' version of "stump the band"?
Someone imagines the gov seeing this article and...
"Oh, gee he's right, I'll fix this right away.."
Hizzoner seems to know some unusual dance steps,
or is this a toe-tappin' version of "stump the band"?
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Lots of entertainment value in de Blasio's comments but little substance. He should take the comments of the Governor's spokeswoman to heart: “For those new to the process, it takes coalition-building and compromise to get things done in government...”
It was surprising that, during the State Legislature's session just ended, de Blasio did not have the enthusiastic support of the powerful Assembly Democrats for his priorities. That says a lot about de Blasio's inability to forge a working coalition with the Democrats in his own city. Cuomo is Governor of a state with 57 counties and five large cities and dozens of smaller cities and towns outside New York City. They get a vote, too.
It was surprising that, during the State Legislature's session just ended, de Blasio did not have the enthusiastic support of the powerful Assembly Democrats for his priorities. That says a lot about de Blasio's inability to forge a working coalition with the Democrats in his own city. Cuomo is Governor of a state with 57 counties and five large cities and dozens of smaller cities and towns outside New York City. They get a vote, too.
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Considering that we're by far the largest and most consequential city/population for the state, I'd say 'they' get too much of a vote, Tom. I mean, NYC schools? Why should someone in Buffalo or Poughkeepsie have a vote on policy and budgets for schools in Greenpoint, or Far Rockaway? Does it work the other way around? I don't think so.
The mayor has a point. And it isn't just about NYC. Cuomo has shown himself to be a player guided less by principle than by ambition. Now that he achieved his father's office, he's lost. There's no push from the governor's office to use the opportunities created by indictments to clean up Albany. There's no push from the governor's office to follow up on issues the public cares deeply about and that he made explicit campaign promises on, like redistricting reform. And with all the recent troubles at the Port Authority, did Cuomo seek to do his part in addressing issues that make that agency so dysfunctional and a waste of taxpayer $$? No. He just appointed another lapdog to do his bidding there.
The mayor has a point. And it isn't just about NYC. Cuomo has shown himself to be a player guided less by principle than by ambition. Now that he achieved his father's office, he's lost. There's no push from the governor's office to use the opportunities created by indictments to clean up Albany. There's no push from the governor's office to follow up on issues the public cares deeply about and that he made explicit campaign promises on, like redistricting reform. And with all the recent troubles at the Port Authority, did Cuomo seek to do his part in addressing issues that make that agency so dysfunctional and a waste of taxpayer $$? No. He just appointed another lapdog to do his bidding there.
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The Democrat Assembly will never stick its neck out to support a mayor over a governor. The Mayor can do little to help or hurt a legislator. The Governor has stymie every initiative and stop every dollar a legislator needs.
De Blasio seems to think that presenting the legislature with a DeB-crafted package, plan, policy should automatically be voted into law. He seems unaware that this resonably could be construed as patronizing and sanctimonious. Uses words like "unacceptable" (is he talking to his teenagers?) for the positions of people who disagree with him, seems to define "leadership" as his own plan, and wraps his plans in the language of progress as if that must be what every right-minded person would agree is best. Leaves no room for the other guy. He ran on a platform of programs many of which require Albany, but he asserts that his win (which he blithely refers to as a mandate) means that legislators must follow his wishes. It doesn't work that way, and being scornful of the "wrong" way that the Albany game is played will not improve his chances next year. I think I see one term in DeB's future. No one likes a scold.
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The mayor needs to grow up...and learn how adults make things happen. He was dropped by Clinton for non-performance; his record in the last 18 months is marked by repetitive tantrums and tardiness. Please go to your room.
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Really? 'Tantrums' and 'tardiness'? These are the new disqualifiers for governance now? How long before 'leaves the toilet seat in upright position' becomes one?
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Cuomo speaks for all New Yorkers. While DeBlasio likes to boast about his overwhelming win, he does not mention how low turn out was and how the Democratic Primary was dysfunctional with Anthony, the tweeter Weiner.
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Juanita, de Blasio won by a wide margin. Some would call it a landslide. At the very least it was an upset, and that is because New Yorkers were craving for a new type of mayor. Yours is a petty attempt to diminish how significant his win was.
By the rabid comments of the Wall Street bosses and servants and other extreme right wingers you can tell who Andrew Cuomo serves and who Bill De Blasio serves.
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Thank you, Mayor De Blasio, for calling out what all us New Yorkers already know. Cuomo is a bully and he's trying to undermine the city for his own petty sense of self-satisfaction.
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If Cuomo is foolish and egotistical enough to attempt another run for governor, New York will have a Republican governor next term (if Cuomo is not defeated in the primary, which is a good likelihood. But maybe his own greed will take over, and he will take a big no-show law firm job.
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De Blasio's complaining sounds a lot like the excuses used to describe Obama's lack of success. He came into office with the hopes of partnering, etc., etc., but in his case Cuomo was too nasty and just wouldn't play nice.
Yes, Cuomo is tough, but he's always been that way and is not going to change for de Blasio. There are really tough guys in politics, Mr. Mayor. Stop blaming everyone else and enough with the complaints!
Yes, Cuomo is tough, but he's always been that way and is not going to change for de Blasio. There are really tough guys in politics, Mr. Mayor. Stop blaming everyone else and enough with the complaints!
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I disagree. As a NYC resident, I want to know what the holdup is in Albany. I got the policy version last week, and now I get the Mayor's personal take.
If this is 'complaining', you must like your government behind closed doors and whispering campaigns. Tell it like you see it, Mayor!
If this is 'complaining', you must like your government behind closed doors and whispering campaigns. Tell it like you see it, Mayor!
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Wrong. After so much trying to play fair, you must call out bad behavior. Especially on a bully.
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I am no fan of Governor Cuomo. He possesses a dangerous combination of undersized acumen matched with overstated ability and gargantuan arrogance. Mayor Sandinista is one of the few human beings who can match Cuomo on each score. Because De Blasio lacks the capability to understand how wrong he is on most of society's larger issues, it is easy for him to believe that anyone who disagrees with him is a jerk. No one will mistake the upcoming grudge match between Cuomo and De Blasio as an intellectual battle. It will be a raw cat fight -- one outsized ego versus another. The good news is that it will distract both men from doing so much to harm the people of New York.
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I hope you're right!
I am firmly on De Blasio's side. Any objective observer can tell that Cuomo's behavior has been horrendous.
I think Andrew's presidential pretensions are finally all washed-up.
I think Andrew's presidential pretensions are finally all washed-up.
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I ardently hope you are correct.
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Smart move on de Blasio's part -- not!!
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Disagree. De Blasio needs to call out the real story on who is hurting New Yorkers and why.
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Cuomo "stymieing New York City's legislative goals out of personal pettiness, "game-playing" and a desire for "revenge"".
That description would never have come to mind when thinking of Cuomo's father. The kid is really not a chip off the old block.
That description would never have come to mind when thinking of Cuomo's father. The kid is really not a chip off the old block.
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Mister De Blasio is ill prepared to deal with the `responsabilities of running the biggest Citi' on earth, and his failure at keeping up with his job is the biggest jeopardy new yorkers face today. The Tammany Hall way of performing political business is still present, and nurtured by the local pols, and his inability to cope with it will render his administration a failure by all accounts. Civil servants, minorities, socialites, and just about everyone else must ask themselves what they were thinking when they elected him. It must have been a general blackout.
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From someone who does not live in our city, what makes you think you are even qualified to comment? We were thinking we needed a radical change from Bloomberg, the supporter of corporations and oligarchs. Thank God we are getting this change, finally! But then, whose side are YOU on?
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I lived in the Citi' for over twenty years, my two children were born and live there; I own property, pay taxes, and visit often. And I'm on neither side, but he's looking for a scapegoat. Note asy to find one.
You can read the comments of Wall Street Right-wingers and other Republicans trying to support Cuomo's demise, but this is NY not NJ, so Cuomo is finished. If he had any decency Cuomo would resign and leave the government of NYS to a Democrat who may actually care about the well being of New Yorkers.
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I despise both of these politicians, however whatever stops De Blasio from carrying out his far-left hit list for my home city has my support. We can only hope Comrade De Blasio is a one term politician, and is quickly relegated to the dustbin of history...
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Is that how things look from Ohio?
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Says the commenter from Central Ohio. No real dog in the fight.
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Says NY is his/her home city. Lighten up. It's not like he/she is from Boston.
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De Blasio thought he had a socialist mandate and was promptly humbled in his attempt to destroy Charter Schools. Part of the downside of electing an ideologue is that he can't get along with others. Of course, his current outburst is ego getting in the way of pragmatism. Hard to believe that his outburst will help NYC.
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Do not refer to Democracy as Socialism just because a corporate servant did not get elected as Mayor of NYC this time.
Charter schools take the money of public schools to indoctrinate minors on the cult of "Free-Market" which curiously need of public schools budget to function, and by taking that money disable the public schools that try to offer equal education to all.
Charter schools take the money of public schools to indoctrinate minors on the cult of "Free-Market" which curiously need of public schools budget to function, and by taking that money disable the public schools that try to offer equal education to all.
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As to your comment about charter schools -- no. And, good for De Blasio for supporting actual PUBLIC schools instead of corporate charters.
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Lol. Why are you so offended by the term Socialism? De Blasio said he was an advocate of democratic socialism & supported the Sandinistas. He never shied away from past. BTW - Charter schools ARE public schools. They simply are not under the rigid governance of central system of controls.
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There is nothing better than watching the two top Democrats in New York slug it out in the press. Each is trying to outspend each other to court their key supporters. Cuomo is happy that somebody has taken the focus off Albany and the corruption he has presided over. Meanwhile deBlasio (what was his real name again?) craves more power in Albany, and he is bound and determined to get it. Let them eat each other alive.
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Sorta like the Shia and Sunni. Net gain for mankind when they do battle.
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While Mayor DiBlasio may be subject to justifiable criticism at times, I do not doubt that his perception of Governor Cuomo is correct. He amply demonstrated his pettiness and arrogance when in a primary election he was pre-destined to win by large margins, he refused to shake hands with--- let alone debate--- a professor teaching at a prestigious New York City law school.
Considering that Governor Cuomo is currently the sole survivor of an abysmal triumvirate leading the state government in the 21st century and was by newspaper accounts criticized for petulance as his father's campaign manager and in later endeavors, one would hope that Cuomo would have by now developed a willingness to work with DiBlasio and others who want to do things for the betterment of the city and its residents.
Considering that Governor Cuomo is currently the sole survivor of an abysmal triumvirate leading the state government in the 21st century and was by newspaper accounts criticized for petulance as his father's campaign manager and in later endeavors, one would hope that Cuomo would have by now developed a willingness to work with DiBlasio and others who want to do things for the betterment of the city and its residents.
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how can as horrible a manager as de blasio dare to criticize anyone - let alone the guy who has essentially insured that the city didn't implode over the past year and a half? i'm no fan of the governor but the mayor is an embarrassment. worse, actually, but i won't go there.
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Mayor De Blasio expresses the frustration with Gov. Cuomo that many in New York feel. But it is not limited to NYC. Upstate too sees how Cuomo's priorities have little to do with the real needs of the state. The governor has allied himself with upstate Republicans as a way to stymie New York City and make himself the linchpin of all deals, but he has failed to do anything other than hand out favors to those who are loyal. At a time when so many elected officials are facing criminal charges, it is a disgrace that the governor is so self-centered.
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The way Cuomo has treated NYC since his re-election makes it all the more bewildering that he received the endorsement of the Working Families Party in the Democratic Primary.
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Neither are walks in the park. Nonetheless vilification and simplification are de Blasio's modus operandi. It was on full display during his divisive and petty mayoral campaign, and he has remained consistent. Whether smearing Bloomberg or our current governor, he is most practiced at whipping up the media and, in so doing, the public, when he doesn't get his way.
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DeBlasio's days are numbered and nobody knows this better than Governor Cuomo.
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You mean Governor Cuomo will be governor for ever?
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Richard from Miami: de Blasio has tremendous support here. You are wrong to think otherwise. But hey, you don't even live here!
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I don't like Cuomo, but de Blasio's not doing us any favors by throwing a temper tantrum. We have to live with this governor. Better to play it smart, de Blasio, and wait for your moment. You just heated up a dish that's best served cold.
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Cuomo wants the pledged $100mn to be spent on improving "playground equipment and on landscaping" whereas the Housing Authority wants to use the funds to carry out critical roof repairs.
Hey Cuomo, if your roof is crumbling, what use is attractive landscaping, and fancy equipment on playground, huh?
I am not a big fan of De Blasio but Cuomo's office appears to be acting childishly here.
Hey Cuomo, if your roof is crumbling, what use is attractive landscaping, and fancy equipment on playground, huh?
I am not a big fan of De Blasio but Cuomo's office appears to be acting childishly here.
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Just incredible for de Blasio to state this publicly. The Governor's behavior must be a huge problem for the Mayor; otherwise he wouldn't show his hand. And if he is correct about the Governor's pettiness, he hasn't seen nothing [sic] yet.
As a conservative I don't have a dog in this fight. It is clear though that the Governor is a much more credible leader. He is in charge. No doubt about it.
As a conservative I don't have a dog in this fight. It is clear though that the Governor is a much more credible leader. He is in charge. No doubt about it.
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As a conservative, it makes complete sense that you would consider the horrific Cuomo the "more credible" one. Conservatives like conservatives, regardless of party label. No surprise here.
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In the company of the largest egos in New York, de Blasio stands taller than all, both literally and truly.
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If, as De Blasio charges, vindictiveness is involved, all De Blasio needs to do is consider the unnecessary battle with the governor over pre-k. After Cuomo came up with the funds, De Blasio still insisted on imposing what appeared like a punitive tax. Tax when you need to, but don't needlessly galvanize potential enemies.
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not true. De B wanted to make sure the city was not dependent on the state for $s. he stated his case calmly and appropriately, w/o attacking Cuomo. and also... that was his campaign platform.
look, universal pre-K wasn't even on Cuomo's agenda until De B won the election, to a large extent on that platform.
look, universal pre-K wasn't even on Cuomo's agenda until De B won the election, to a large extent on that platform.
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Bruce, it was both. The reason that you mention is a belated rationale.
Steve, the rationale was "belated" because it was a response to Cuomo's "belated" proposal for state funding of universal pre-K.
De B ran a campaign w/ universal pre-k as a major issue, with it to be funded by a small surtax on ultra-wealthy. (I think the cutoff was at last 500K a year and the tax was a very small percentage of income.) this was not a "punitive" tax.
When De B won, Cuomo proposed universal Pre-K funded by the state. it was not clear if the state would provide enough funding. De B stuck to his guns, but in an appropriate way. this was not "galvinizing potential enemies."
At the same time, Cuomo unnecessarily and provocatively encouraged Eva Moskowitz to hold demonstrations attacking De B on charter schools. this was his first volley.
De B ran a campaign w/ universal pre-k as a major issue, with it to be funded by a small surtax on ultra-wealthy. (I think the cutoff was at last 500K a year and the tax was a very small percentage of income.) this was not a "punitive" tax.
When De B won, Cuomo proposed universal Pre-K funded by the state. it was not clear if the state would provide enough funding. De B stuck to his guns, but in an appropriate way. this was not "galvinizing potential enemies."
At the same time, Cuomo unnecessarily and provocatively encouraged Eva Moskowitz to hold demonstrations attacking De B on charter schools. this was his first volley.
Governor Cuomo's motivation is simple: DiBlasio's staff have been telling Democrats behind the scenes that if and after he wins reelection as mayor in 2017, he wants to run for governor in 2018. Ed Koch tried something comparable when he won reelection as mayor in 1981 and ran (and lost) for the Democratic nomination for governor in 1982 against Mario Cuomo. Andrew Cuomo is an astute guy and knows what DiBlasio's intentions are. Cuomod is therefore no friend of DiBlasio and wants to make him look as bad and ineffective as possible.
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in other words, cuomo is playing politics and ignoring the needs of the people of this city.
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CUNY is one of the city institutions being stymied by the governor. CUNY faculty have been lobbying for a new contract-- long overdue-- which I understand the mayor would support. The holdup, not surprisingly, is in Albany.
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New York City only pays 10% of CUNY's budget, so if the faculty is overpaid, New York City takes only a small hit. The state on the other hand pays about half, so getting a fair contract matters much more to the state.
I wrote before, and I write it now, again, Cuomo is done. He should start preparing his retirement. I did write that Cuomo was going to get his reelection as governor of NYS by inertia and because he had not known opponents, but that is it for him. He has proven he is a very corrupt man.
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It's about time that Christie Jr. got the intense spotlight focused on his arrogance and immaturity!!
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Cuomo is PO'd because De Blasio launched that mayor's coalition and started acting like he was a national leader of various and sundry stuff.
Cuomo is a bully. De Blasio is very ambitious. I'm not thrilled without he's turning out as mayor (I liked him very much and voted for him) but I think he's on the right track for calling Cuomo out.
Cuomo is a bully. De Blasio is very ambitious. I'm not thrilled without he's turning out as mayor (I liked him very much and voted for him) but I think he's on the right track for calling Cuomo out.
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There is nothing new under the sun. John Lindsay, while still a beleaguered Republican mayor (before he crossed the political aisle) could have given a similar critique of Nelson Rockefeller, the then GOP governor. Remember a certain sanitation strike with piles of garbage in the streets. Well before your time for most of you. Lindsay felt Rockefeller betrayed him, and embarrassed him in front of the newspaper reporters. Politicians can be petty, including a current mayor who worked for HRC and now decides he must exact policy promises as a price for an endorsement.
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But John Lindsay, whatever his failures were as an elected official (and they were many), would never have stooped to the level of pettiness evidenced by the current mayor. He had too much class.
Whatever you think of the Mayor, it's clear to any reasonably neutral observer that he has been the more willing partner in Governance, while Cuomo has betrayed the trust of both de Blasio and ordinary New Yorkers. Perhaps Cuomo now realizes his Presidential hopes will never come to fruition, and he is bitter about it? Perhaps it's just personal animus. Regardless, I'm betting New Yorkers know which man is really on the side of Democrats and know who to side when it counts.
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I would happily vote for Cuomo, and I am a Republican.
LOVE that these guys hate each other. At the end of the day, as long as they serve at cross purposes, they harm the taxpayers less.
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De Blasio is nothing more than the worst sort of ideological hack, and the worst sort of example of the worst wing of the Democratic Party. He practices the worst sort of Identity Politics, and nothing else.
If Cuomo has a problem with him and his policies, then it's hard to see that as a bad thing. Maybe Cuomo wants to see the Democratic Party go in a direction that is not deranged by absurd, destructive priorities.
If Cuomo has a problem with him and his policies, then it's hard to see that as a bad thing. Maybe Cuomo wants to see the Democratic Party go in a direction that is not deranged by absurd, destructive priorities.
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I can't stand Mayor De Blasio but I'm with him on this one. Cuomo is an arrogant bully.
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But who is the more effective leader and better for the future of our great City? And for the Democrat Party? A party that has devolved into a party of special interest groups much like its competitor. (One special interest group is the anti bullying one.)
I get it Tim. It's bad to be a meanie and to have hurt feelings.
But, we need problem solvers. Demeanor and approach should take a back seat. Indeed, to solve some of the huge problems that we face, there are going to be plenty of hurt feelings.
I get it Tim. It's bad to be a meanie and to have hurt feelings.
But, we need problem solvers. Demeanor and approach should take a back seat. Indeed, to solve some of the huge problems that we face, there are going to be plenty of hurt feelings.
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Why are these two angry at each other? Finish the story and please explain the history to us. Who started this feud?
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Cuomo... from the very beginning. What De B said is right.
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I'm a Yellow Dog Democrat, so I'm inclined to turn a blind eye to the failings of Democrats, but Mayor deBlasio is right: Cuomo is a petty, vindictive would-be dictator bent on self-aggrandizement and the pursuit of peculiar, hard-to-parse vendettas. I get the feeling from the news reports I read that even his father didn't like him all that much. He's a pill---and a hard one to swallow.
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Doesn't the Governor know that comrade De Blasio is the man chosen to usher in the new socialist era? He is the messiah of the slackers and takers, the the champion of the mediocre. Push on comrade, Lenin didn't take no for an answer!
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Hey Dan! Something tells me you're "King of the Takers". Or is that "fakers"?
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I have gained a lot of respect for De Blasio,
Certainly I could be wrong (he is a politician), but it seems to me that his priorities are about the people he governs, not about power. Cuomo has always struck me as the opposite. It seems like he has been playing a political game for many, many years. I'm happy to have De Blasio here at home.
Certainly I could be wrong (he is a politician), but it seems to me that his priorities are about the people he governs, not about power. Cuomo has always struck me as the opposite. It seems like he has been playing a political game for many, many years. I'm happy to have De Blasio here at home.
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Evidence for corruption? It's an extreme charge. You owe us the hard evidence.
A.Cuomo has always suffered by an obvious comparison to his dad. Mario was a brilliant man, sons of brilliant fathers often have an uphill battle.
diBlasio is acting like a spoiled brat!!!
I have been a democrat since working for JFK campaign in the summer of 1960. I have never hated a Democrat till Cuomo. From day 1 of deblasios tenure he has played minor league "gotcha" with the Mayor. From blindsiding him with Eva moskowitz in Albany to his latest mean girls stunt. I find him despicable and most assuredly corrupt.
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Corrupt yes Albany a mess
I believe the Mayor has shown remarkable restraint, in not taking this tack sooner.
It almost seems as though Governor Cuomo has sought to provoke this outburst.
Clearly, Cuomo is jealous of - and threatened by - Bill de Blasio - and cares not one whit about the negative impact his measures of revenge have upon the innocent.
With Cuomo's own historical moral failings / public embarrassments, you'd think he'd spend more time (any amount of time?) seeking higher ground, and not just higher office... If only to serve his seeking higher office...
Mayor de Blasio is right about people all over the state coming to the same conclusion. Cuomo himself will be the last person in New York to realize it. Then, no doubt, he will start learning how to say hello, when he should be learning how to say goodbye.
What an annoying disappointment - and menace to many - Cuomo has turned out to be.
It almost seems as though Governor Cuomo has sought to provoke this outburst.
Clearly, Cuomo is jealous of - and threatened by - Bill de Blasio - and cares not one whit about the negative impact his measures of revenge have upon the innocent.
With Cuomo's own historical moral failings / public embarrassments, you'd think he'd spend more time (any amount of time?) seeking higher ground, and not just higher office... If only to serve his seeking higher office...
Mayor de Blasio is right about people all over the state coming to the same conclusion. Cuomo himself will be the last person in New York to realize it. Then, no doubt, he will start learning how to say hello, when he should be learning how to say goodbye.
What an annoying disappointment - and menace to many - Cuomo has turned out to be.
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Thank goodness that Cuomo is blocking de Blasio. I'm a Republican and I'm grateful for the NY Governor for doing this. Mayor de Blasio is simply, and I mean this in the literal sense, insane.
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Mayor de Blasio is a real progressive. It's not surprising that Governor Cuomo would work to frustrate his every wish.
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The mayor should be more worried about his failures.
His choice of aides and allies, the rapid rise in crime and gunfire.
Beggars all over the subways and people urinating on public property, jumping turnstiles, and the like.
The administrations embrace of the welfare state increasing the number of persons on the city dole by nearly 50,000 persons in just the past 18 months while the local economy is booming.
The governor is the least of his "problems."
His choice of aides and allies, the rapid rise in crime and gunfire.
Beggars all over the subways and people urinating on public property, jumping turnstiles, and the like.
The administrations embrace of the welfare state increasing the number of persons on the city dole by nearly 50,000 persons in just the past 18 months while the local economy is booming.
The governor is the least of his "problems."
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Please! There are no more beggars now than there before. And no more people urinating on property, etc.
Please get your facts first before smearing.
Please get your facts first before smearing.
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Thank God someone is holding back our leftist pro-crime Mayor.
I'm all for Gov. Cuomo after he stopped Mayor DeBlasio from killing charter schools. More, Gov., more!
I'm all for Gov. Cuomo after he stopped Mayor DeBlasio from killing charter schools. More, Gov., more!
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Charter schools take money from the public but are not accountable for how they spend the money. DiBlasio was not stopping all charter schools (although I think they should be stopped). He was stopping a few schools because they were taking space away from handicapped children. Several of Eva Moskowitz's schools are not full, and yet they are not required to take more children to fill those seats. Traditional public schools must take ALL children. Charters find ways to force out children who do not fit their mold of easy-to-teach students. Public schools take public money; they take all students. When charters take all students, then they should be supported.
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Your writing, diction and analysis looks like the work of a charter "school" graduate. No wonder you're shilling for them.
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Amen. As governor, Andrew Cuomo has proven to be travesty of his magnificent father. The only reason the current Cuomo holds high office -- apart from his family name -- is that the quality of leadership in both New York State political parties is so deficient. State politics in New York was once dominated by figures like Theodore Roosevelt, Al Smith, Franklin Roosevelt, Herbert Lehman, Averell Harriman, Jacob Javits, Nelson Rockefeller, Daniel Patrick Moynahan, and Mario Cuomo. How did we wind up with this current crop of hacks?
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I am very firmly on the mayor's side. It is a terrible tragedy that all New Yorkers, from every corner of this state, are stuck with Cuomo for 3 more years.
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Hopefully, Preet Bharara can make it less, much less, than three more years.
Cuomo is reminding me of Chris Christie and his staffers who closed down the George Washington Bridge as payback against the Mayor of Fort Lee.
Maybe di Blasio ought to pay a visit to Preet Bharara and tell Preet about Cuomo's nauseating and quite possibly criminal behavior.
Maybe di Blasio ought to pay a visit to Preet Bharara and tell Preet about Cuomo's nauseating and quite possibly criminal behavior.
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I think Preet Baharara should pay a visit to DeBlasio's office in addition to HPD, DHCR, NYC Dept. of Finance, HDC, and NYC Housing Court if he is interested in public corruption. They are all agents working on behalf of the Real Estate industry.
Yikes. I don't think this public airing is going to help New Yorkers. Regardless of the truth, I would have preferred DeBlasio not do this.
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Really? Why?
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de Blasio is a hypocritical ideologue and political hack who should have stayed in the Junior Varsity of City Council.
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And maybe not.
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I was a fan of the governor until he started this childish and seemingly unprovoked attack on the mayor and every policy change he has tried to implement. The governor's behavior reveals a lack of integrity and is disrespectful not only to the mayor but to the voters who elected him.
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Good for Mayor de Blasio.
The Governor has behaved in a petty and vindictive way. His actions are rarely motivated by public policy considerations or what is in the best interests of his constituents. Andrew Cuomo and Chris Christie are peas in a pod when it comes to small mindedness.
The Mayor has learned, perhaps belatedly, that when someone continually punches you in the face you have to hit him back.
The Governor has behaved in a petty and vindictive way. His actions are rarely motivated by public policy considerations or what is in the best interests of his constituents. Andrew Cuomo and Chris Christie are peas in a pod when it comes to small mindedness.
The Mayor has learned, perhaps belatedly, that when someone continually punches you in the face you have to hit him back.
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While I certainly do not agree with many of the Mayor's policies and actions, I sense he is absolutely correct in his criticism of Andrew Cuomo. Cuomo has a long history of behaving this way and clearly is obsessed with his personal power, not what is optimal for New York City. He harbors a deep resentment of tradional liberals and many of the diverse array of concerned citizens which constitute the Democratic voters of New York City. He's not re-electable and he knows that. His political career is over in three years. The voters have come to realize that their earlier very negative impression of his motives and his serious personality flaws is correct. And his worries about the Federal prosecutor now digging deeper into his possible misdeeds is clearly haunting Mario Cuomo. He's out tp make the mayor fail, no matter what the cost to residents of this great city.
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Neither one of these guys is necessarily my favorite Democrat, but I am far more confident in DiBlasio's integrity and sense of honor than Cuomo's. For the Mayor to go after the Governor in this way, there is likely to be far more behind this story than he is willing to state publicly. It's hard to know how Cuomo's got so contaminated, but I would love to see a strong Democratic challenger go after him next time around.
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There is no 'next time' for Gov Cumo.
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Don't be so confident in the Mayor's integrity. I voted for him but in the end he's just a hack for the Real Estate industry. He continues to sell out the city while yammering about Affordable Living. Too bad he doesn't have what it takes.
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Cuomo is a petty jealous bully. He is resentful that his deluded dream of becoming president is disappearing so he is taking it on Mayor De Blasio who has a high national profile and a major political future.
New York City's only hope to be free of Cuomo is Preet Bharara. Hopefully, his investigation of the third man in the room is speeding along and Cuomo's indictment is not too long away.
New York City's only hope to be free of Cuomo is Preet Bharara. Hopefully, his investigation of the third man in the room is speeding along and Cuomo's indictment is not too long away.
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Preet Baharara should devote time to the DeBlasio administration. There is corruption when REBNY supports your 421-a proposal.
I wholeheartedly agree with De Blasio....Cuomo is Christie in democrat clothing. His revenge efforts aren't as outrageous as Christie's (eg. Bridgegate) but are just as blatantly payback. Look how he went after teachers after their union didn't support his reelection. Hopefully Cuomo's national ambitions will go the same as Christie's....down the drain.
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Amen! Just look at how both governors have handled the Port Authority. Peas in a pod.
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LOL, yes, he and Christie are partners in crime. But Cuomo is more sophisticated about it. Christie is too much of New Jersey street kid. Cuomo punishes by blocking legislation; Christie closes bridges.
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Christie-lite? No pun intended.
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LOVE IT! Go B-D-B!
Bill DeBlasio is a true liberal. He has stood up to the homophobes running the St. Patrick's Day Parade. He has stood up to the education privatizers and profiteers like Moskowitz. Now he is standing up to a governor who is more conservative than George Pataki and Nelson Rockefeller.
Cuomo is a corrupt, self-serving enemy of the people, closer to Republicans in his policies and politics than he is to Democrats. His father must be spinning in his coffin.
Bill DeBlasio is a true liberal. He has stood up to the homophobes running the St. Patrick's Day Parade. He has stood up to the education privatizers and profiteers like Moskowitz. Now he is standing up to a governor who is more conservative than George Pataki and Nelson Rockefeller.
Cuomo is a corrupt, self-serving enemy of the people, closer to Republicans in his policies and politics than he is to Democrats. His father must be spinning in his coffin.
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Rockefeller wasn't a conservative, he was a progressive, back in the days when the Republican Party really was a big tent.
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What exactly is Mr. de Blasio's explanation for Gov Cuomo's alleged behavior?
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ditto - di blasio says he is being bullied back, implying payback for something he did. what was it????? he & his wife hide behind the "people are bullying us" theme a lot (playing the victim card for support) while playing pretty hardball politics themselves, towards those who may not agree with their agendas. we deserve the rest of the story.
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More like, what is Gov. Cuomo's explanation for his bad behavior?
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And what motive does Mayor de Blasio ascribe to this behavior?
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DeBlasio should be more concerned with his own incompetence rather than Cuomo's attitude.
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Oh man, that is a great nod to reality. You are so, correct. DeBlasio needs to worry about.. DeBlasio. In his short tenure as Mayor, he ranks even worse than Dinkins, and that was, well, horrible to be kind
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