Cuomo begins re-election bid with de Blasio boost
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MELVILLE, N.Y.— New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has launched his bid for a second term with a progressive call to action and a boost from New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio.
The two men addressed their party’s state convention Thursday on Long Island. Cuomo’s business-friendly policies have angered some progressives, but de Blasio’s endorsement could help blunt that criticism.
In a speech accepting his party’s nomination, Cuomo cited his work to pass gay marriage and gun control and called Republicans the party of negativity and fear.