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As Governor, Cuomo was an unwavering supporter of [[pro-abortion|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.<ref>http://www.willkie.com/professionals/c/cuomo-mario-m</ref>
As Governor, Cuomo was an unwavering supporter of [[pro-abortion|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.<ref>http://www.willkie.com/professionals/c/cuomo-mario-m</ref>
Cuomo vigorously attacked [[Ronald Reagan]]'s record and policies in his Tale of Two Cities speech that brought him to national attention, most memorably saying "There is despair, Mr. President, in the faces that you don't see, in the places that you don't visit, in your shining city." He was immediately considered one of the frontrunners for the Democratic nomination for president in 1988 and 1992.
Mario Cuomo's son [[Andrew Cuomo]] also served as governor of New York. Mario Cuomo died the day of his son's second inauguration.
Mario Cuomo's son [[Andrew Cuomo]] also served as governor of New York. Mario Cuomo died the day of his son's second inauguration.