Paladino returns to push GOP right in Cuomo fight

[hrmjustin]

By MICHAEL GORMLEY, AP

Firebrand Republican Carl Paladino is back in New York politics and vows to undercut the Republican Party if it doesn't move to the right against Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

"New York state is looking for real leadership," Paladino said in an interview Monday, days after the Republican Party scored some important suburban wins in last week's elections to strengthen their hand for the 2014 elections.

"If it's me, fine. But I will give everyone else a chance," he said.

If no one shows true fiscally conservative colors as a Republican, Paladino said he will run as a Conservative Party nominee. Relying partly on "Reagan Democrats," he said he would try to gain more votes than the Republican candidate, which would bump the GOP from the important second spot on ballots for the next four years.

http://www.legislativegazette.com/Articles-Top-Stories-c-2013-11-14-85847.113122-Paladino-returns-to-push-GOP-right-in-Cuomo-fight.html

[Dawson Leery]

1. Cuomo has a 62% favorable rating.

NY state is NOT electing a tea kook as it's chief executive.

[hrmjustin]

2. I hope the GOP nominates him because then the GOP would loose the senate.

[ABCin2014]

3. The GOP loves Cuomo.

Aside from gay marriage and guns, he's governed as far from the right as possible. If you doubt it, go ask any teacher or state employee what they think of him. Cuomo IS Chris Christie. The GOP will put up a sacrificial lamb and be done with it.