Andrew Cuomo

I believe discrimination still exists in society and we must fight it in every form.

I believe global warming and climate change are real threats to our planet.

I believe public education is the new civil rights battle and I support charter schools.

Too often government responds to the whispers of lobbyists before the cries of the people.

New York State is upside down and backwards; high taxes and low performance. The New York State government was at one time a national model. Now, unfortunately, it's a national disgrace. Sometimes, the corruption in Albany could even make Boss Tweed blush.

I believe we need to attract a new generation of the best and brightest to public service and I believe that government can be a source of inspiration, not degradation.

Ninety percent of the students take the 'preferred lender.' Why? Because that's the nature of the relationship. You trust the school. The school is in a position of authority.

I believe women still face a glass ceiling that must be shattered.

The Declaration of Independence says when government fails, the people have the right to replace it. Well, New York State government has failed and the people have the right, indeed the people have the the people have the obligation, to act.

Marriage equality changed life for people.

I am fiscally prudent and socially progressive. I believe in protecting a woman's right to choose. I believe in marriage equality.