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In reply to the discussion: I now believe Joe Biden will run for President in 2020. [View all]Progressive2020
(713 posts)Cuomo is further Right than I would normally want in a candidate. I would personally rather see a more Progressive candidate, but the thing is this: Cuomo will push Progressive policies if he thinks that will help him politically. And he has done this in New York.
Furthermore, I think that Cuomo would have a strong chance of beating Trump and the Republicans. The combination of these things make me support the idea of his candidacy. He is a tough, pragmatic politician who will enact good policies that will benefit progressive constituents.
Bernie stood for Free University Tuition, so Cuomo set up a Free SUNY Scholarship Program. Gun Control became a more prominent Democratic topic, so Cuomo pushed Gun Control in New York. Cuomo got on board with Marriage Equality. And so on.
So, I would rather see a pure Progressive in office, but the reason I push the idea of a Cuomo Candidacy is because I think that he can beat Trump and would push Progressive Issues if he got in the White House. Cuomo pays his debts. If Progressives help him get into office, he will reward them with Progressive policies.
Another reason I support the idea of a Cuomo Candidacy is that I think that he can fight Trump on Trump's own ground. We need someone who can fight and go to war against Trump. We need an attack dog, not a wonkish politician who will take the high road. Cuomo is a Street Fighter and I think that he has the right temperament and experience to take the fight to Trump. Factor into that the reality that if elected, Cuomo will reward those who helped him get there, including Progressives, by establishing significant Progressive Policies, like he did in New York as Governor.