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'''Mario Matthew Cuomo''' (born June 15, 1932) is the [[liberal]] former three-term governor of [[New York]], serving from 1983 through 1994. Cuomo kept running and running for reelection until he was crushed by the little-known [[Republican]] [[George Pataki]] in the election of 1994, despite New York being an overwhelmingly Democratic state and despite Republican [[New York City]] Mayor [[Rudy Giuliani]] crossing party lines and endorsing Cuomo in a big way prior to the election.

'''Mario Matthew Cuomo''' (born June 15, 1932) was the governor of [[New York]] from 1983 through 1994. Cuomo was defeated in his bid for a fourth term by the little-known [[Republican]] [[George Pataki]] in the election of 1994, despite New York being an overwhelmingly Democratic state and despite Republican [[New York City]] Mayor [[Rudy Giuliani]] crossing party lines and endorsing Cuomo.

Born and raised in [[Queens|Queens, New York]] Cuomo earned a law degree from St. John's School of Law and went in to the legal practice as an assistant to Judge Adrian P. Burke of the New York State Court of Appeals. Cuomo first gained attention in the early 1970's when he represented residents of Queens' Forest Hills section when they opposed the construction of a public-housing development in that neighborhood. After unsuccessfully seeking the [[Lieutenant Governor]]ship in 1974 he was appointed [[Secretary of State (U.S. state government)|New York Secretary of State]] in 1975. He went on the be defeated for the Democrat nomination for Mayor of New York City to [[Ed Koch]] in 1977, however was elected Lieutenant Governor the following year. Cuomo was elected governor in 1982 and reelected in 1986 and 1990. After giving a well received keynote address at the 1984 Democratic National Convention he was mentioned as a possible [[president]]ial [[candidate]], and came especially close in 1992, however always declined to run.

Born and raised in [[Queens|Queens, New York]], Cuomo earned a law degree from St. John's School of Law and became an assistant to Judge Adrian P. Burke of the New York State Court of Appeals. Cuomo first gained attention in the early 1970s when he represented residents of the Forest Hills section of Queens when they opposed the construction of a public-housing development in that neighborhood. After unsuccessfully seeking the [[Lieutenant Governor]]ship in 1974, he was appointed [[Secretary of State (U.S. state government)|New York Secretary of State]] in 1975 by Governor [[Hugh Carey]]. He went on to be defeated for the Democratic nomination for mayor of New York City by [[Ed Koch]] in 1977. Cuomo was, however, elected Lieutenant Governor the following year and was elected governor in 1982 and then reelected in 1986 and 1990. After giving a well-received keynote address at the 1984 Democratic National Convention he was mentioned as a possible [[president]]ial [[candidate]]; however, he always declined to run.

As Governor, Cuomo was an unwavering supporter of [[abortion]] rights and a proponent of the social [[welfare]] state. He strongly opposed [[capital punishment]] during a high crime error. His liberal policies caused millions to move away from New York, and it had one of the highest tax rates, highest taxpayer-funded [[abortion]] rates, and worst business climates of any state in the nation. After being defeated for a fourth term in 1994, the same year Republicans took control of the [[United States Senate]] and the [[House of Representatives]], Cuomo has continued to appear on talk shows since he left office.

As Governor, Cuomo was an unwavering supporter of [[abortion]] rights and a proponent of the social [[welfare]] state. He strongly opposed [[capital punishment]] during a high-crime era. His liberal policies caused millions to move away from New York, and it had one of the highest tax rates, highest taxpayer-funded [[abortion]] rates, and worst business climates of any state in the nation.{{fact}} After leaving public office, Cuomo returned to the practice of law.<ref>http://www.willkie.com/professionals/c/cuomo-mario-m</ref>

Mario Cuomo's son, [[Andrew Cuomo]], is currently the Attorney General of the state of New York.

Mario Cuomo's son [[Andrew Cuomo]] is the current governor of New York.

== Opposition To Death Penalty ==

== Opposition To Death Penalty ==

Cuomo is against the Death Penalty for capital crimes. In 1994 he was widely criticized for his administration of justice and his leftist, anti-death penalty, parole board appointments in particular, in light of the Arthur Shawcross (Genesee River Killer) mass murderer cases. He vetoed death penalty legislation more than seven times in spite of the publics wishes. <ref>[http://www.nytimes.com/1989/03/21/nyregion/cuomo-vetoes-death-penalty-seventh-time.html N.Y. Times; Cuomo Vetoes Death Penalty Seventh Time]</ref>

Cuomo is against the death penalty for capital crimes. In 1994 he was widely criticized for his administration of justice and for his leftist, anti-death-penalty parole-board appointments in particular, in light of the Arthur Shawcross (Genesee River Killer) mass-murderer case.{{who}} He vetoed death-penalty legislation more than seven times in spite of the public's wishes.<ref>[http://www.nytimes.com/1989/03/21/nyregion/cuomo-vetoes-death-penalty-seventh-time.html N.Y. Times; Cuomo Vetoes Death Penalty Seventh Time]</ref>

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