Political views Mario Cuomo

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mario cuomo after lecture @ baldwin–wallace college, september 10, 2007


cuomo notable liberal political views, particularly steadfast opposition death penalty, opinion unpopular in new york during high-crime era of 1980s , 1990s. while governor, vetoed several bills have re-established capital punishment in new york state. death penalty reinstated governor pataki year after defeated cuomo in 1994 election, although never put effect , statute declared unconstitutional new york court of appeals in 2004.


cuomo, roman catholic, opposed abortion, pro-choice on issue, believing state not have right ban it. in speech @ university of notre dame on september 13, 1984, used statements of american catholic hierarchy make argument: ideally desirable isn t feasible, ... there can different political approaches abortion besides unyielding adherence absolute prohibition. position, cardinal john joseph o connor considered excommunicating him.


he outspoken on perceived unfair stereotyping of italian americans, including existence or @ least pervasiveness of mafia. joseph pistone, after undercover fbi role donnie brasco, wrote disparagingly of new york governor in unfinished business.


cuomo opposed move of national football league s new york giants , new york jets meadowlands in east rutherford, new jersey, choosing instead attend home games of buffalo bills while serving governor, referring bills new york state s team .








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