Why did Giuliani Endorse Mario Cuomo in '94?

[liberalpragmatist]

Giuliani endorsed Democrat Mario Cuomo for governor in 1994, very publicly snubbing George Pataki, the Republican and the winner.

Giuliani also apparently stayed neutral in the 1996 presidential election and flirted with endorsing Bill Clinton.

Why did he endorse Cuomo? And how will the 'wingers respond?

[Taverner]

1. Not that I like Rudy, but he is pretty much a RINO

He's pro choice and pro gay marriage

At the same time, he's also pro war, and very big on police. Chances are if he wins he'd rachet up the drug war big time. So choose your evil.

[Superman Returns]

2. I'm gonna guess

that Guiliani found it more favorable to have a Governor who was friendly to the city since Cuomo had deep ties to NYC and had lived there. Basically, NYC would get more money under Cuomo. Pataki was from upstate NY which meant that he wouldn't put the city first. NYC is also majority Democratic which again, a Republican Governor would be less sympathetic to its concerns.

[H2O Man]

4. Pataki wasn't from that far

away from the city. It actually was because Pataki was selected by Alfonse D'Amato.

[youngdem]

3. Because he was as much a Repuke at that time as Bloomberg is a Dem now

In name only.

[Nite Owl]

5. I think Pataki and him were

feuding at the time. Some bad blood between Ghouli and Pataki, don't remember what it was though.

I'm sure that they won't want this brought up now and the corporate media will comply.

[saltpoint]

6. Sometimes it is better if the Mayor of New York City has a good

business relationship with the Governor.

Plus, Pataki is easy to pass up. He is one of the most mediocre politicians to ever walk down the street.

[skipos]

7. Because that was before he turned into a warmongering Bushbot. nt