Cuomo: Can I ‘Call Him an A-Hole?’
- Posted on September 21, 2010 at 5:13pm by
Jonathon M. Seidl
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Andrew Cuomo is upset about his oponnent's statements lately, and is thinking of ways to respond. (Photo: AP)
“If a guy says you have no cojones, how do you punch him back, call him an a–hole?”
That‘s the question New York’s Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Cuomo apparently asked his staff during a secret meeting yesterday. Cuomo is trying to figure out how to respond to Tea Party-backed Republican Carl Paladino, whose brash style seems to infuriate the poll-leading (54-38) Cuomo.
The New York Daily News reports that Cuomo held the the meeting after Paladino issued a taunting letter that questioned Cuomo’s manhood, ripped his father’s (former NY Gov. Mario) performance as governor, and tried to coax him into a debate.
“So Andrew, for the first time in your life be a man,” Paladino wrote. “Don‘t hide behind Daddy’s coattails even though he pulled strings to advance your career every step of your way. Come out and debate like a man.”
But this could just be the beginning. According the Daily News, Paladino promised yesterday that more attacks were coming, including “some personal things to illustrate to people that this man does not have the capability” to be governor.
That might infuriate Cuomo even more. “We have all this stuff [on Paladino] and we’re on the defensive,” Cuomo griped after reading the letter, according to a Daily News campaign source.
Thus far, Cuomo’s campaign has taken the approach of not engaging with Paladino. Cuomo continues to refuse Paladino’s requests for a debate and his campaign routinely offers “no comment” to the media regarding Paladino’s statements. But after Paladino‘s letter and last night’s meeting, Cuomo’s camp is apparently reconsidering that approach.
Still, they must not have reached a final decision. Cuomo’s campaign respond to the reports of the secret meeting the same way it usually does: “Cuomo’s campaign refused to comment on the private powwow.”
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Comments (68)
Tinfoilhat
Posted on September 21, 2010 at 9:02pmI listened to his conference call this evening and just got the feeling, that Crazy Carl can pull this off.
Report Post »freebornson
Posted on September 21, 2010 at 7:51pmI don’t like name calling because i believe conservative/tea party candidates have the winning arguments. However…it is refreshing to see a man that is not ashamed to be a real man. America keeps moving towards the feminine feel good politics of the Democrats and the progressives. I think Paladino is trying to remind New Yorkers what it means to have a spine. It takes a lot to cut thru the smarmy feel good platitudes of New York politics; his all out attacks on Cuomo might shock New Yorkers into looking past the politics of feel good arguments and ask the hard questions.
Report Post »fande3rls
Posted on September 21, 2010 at 7:45pmTHis poor little boy born with a silverspoon in his mouth , can’t take the heat , he is not worthy of office . send him home to Mommy.
Report Post »Contrarian51
Posted on September 21, 2010 at 7:33pmQuestion: Was it the founders intent that politics become an industry and a career path, much less a family business? I’m really tired of it.
Report Post »megansmom
Posted on September 21, 2010 at 10:02pmhmmmm I believe the answer to that is no.
Report Post »Duckhunter
Posted on September 21, 2010 at 7:32pmI say go TEA PARTY GO! This man is just flying his true flag. No character no honesty. Please vote for for Carl Paladino.
Report Post »Sickofit
Posted on September 21, 2010 at 7:32pmGrow some and debate the dude – there, you can call him anything you want.
Report Post »Samantha3
Posted on September 21, 2010 at 8:00pmI agree! I am sick and tired of the way BOTH parties conduct politics. Too few candidates can intelligently discuss real problems and offer real solutions for our country. As soon as an opponent is identified the staffers are launched into the dirt finding campaign to try to discredit them. Let’s be honest, as Americans we’ve all fallen before the mark of honor and integrity somewhere along the line. I care about who you are NOW and what real solutions you can bring to the future!
Report Post »RealityCheck
Posted on September 21, 2010 at 7:29pmWell as a voter, I‘m not about to vote for someone who doesn’t know enough about his job to debate someone trying to take it. No one should vote for someone who needs a prepared speech to make their points. A debate is where true knowledge and ignorance shine.
Report Post »Pericles
Posted on September 21, 2010 at 10:39pmI hope you are kidding. Today’s debates are completely rehearsed. All of the questions are known and presented to the candidates. Pallin was isolated at McCain’s ranch for days being prepped for the debates. However during unscripted interviews she was utterly embarrassing and her only excuse was that it was “gotcha” journalism. It is pretty obvious that Paladino has no substance and has to resort to personal attacks and vicious name calling. It is really pathetic and in no way reflects real manhood. Christ was the perfect example of being a man and Paladino’s sad performance was far from being Christ like.
Report Post »Polwatcher
Posted on September 21, 2010 at 6:26pmHere’s the answer, Andy, just say that you did not inherit any cajones. The truth never hurts.
Report Post »V-Forge
Posted on September 21, 2010 at 6:25pmWhat happened to “Above all the low brow arguments?” His first reaction is how do i hit back.. LOL
Report Post »Go Paladino!
BurntHills
Posted on September 21, 2010 at 6:19pmOMG, how far these spineless arrogant little dems have fallen.
Report Post »Poverty with a view
Posted on September 21, 2010 at 6:17pmCuomo – just debate the man for crying out loud. If you feel that your positions are correct, what are you afraid of. I am passionate about what I believe in and would never back down from a progressive thinker. Debate is what politics is supposed to be about. THAT”S WHY WE HAVE MORE THAN ONE PARTY!!!!
We the People!
Report Post »outwest
Posted on September 21, 2010 at 6:16pmCuomo said recently he’s spent the past three years as attorney general trying to restore pride and respect for state government – as well as reform its ethics. (yeah, whatever)
Report Post »#1 – Real men don‘t talk about what they’re ‘trying to do’. They just git er done.
#2 – The women have been waiting for the ‘real men’ to step up to the plate to save our America and are excited to see that it is finally happening.
#3 – Behind your backs the women are calling you real men ‘renaissance men’. But they won’t tell you that. If you’re a real man, you wouldn’t like being called such a sissy sounding thing, anyway. But you are truly the men who will orchestrate the nation‘s rebirth and the chicks are diggin’ it!!
M31Sailor
Posted on September 21, 2010 at 8:37pmAfter being called Racist, Homophobe, Islamaphobe Etc
Renaissance Man would be refreshing
Report Post »angelamongus
Posted on September 21, 2010 at 5:53pmhis father mario was a no balls man too unless the arm made him grow some back when.
Report Post »Major Infidel
Posted on September 21, 2010 at 5:52pmHaha, Carl busting little Andys chops. Hilarious!
It would be even better if Andy would agree to debate, show up, then right after opening statements run across the stage and jump on Carl going to fisticuffs. Now THAT would be epic and news worthy.
Report Post »nichols_86
Posted on September 21, 2010 at 5:37pmNo Balls he won’t debate… Just wants to cry like a baby and call names and blame others… Waaaaa typical Left Winger
Report Post »BigPaulie
Posted on September 21, 2010 at 5:36pmWhile I don‘t like what’s going on in this race, if Cuomo was a man, he’d debate.
Report Post »alshere
Posted on September 21, 2010 at 6:23pmIt isn’t being a man it is the wearwithall. Maybe he can’t handle a debate.
Report Post »RJP1666
Posted on September 21, 2010 at 5:35pmKeep busting his little balls carl. He won’t be able to resist hitting back, and that’s when you really deck him!!!
Report Post »jb1972
Posted on September 21, 2010 at 5:24pmSure Andy, call him names! Since you cant answer with debate because you know your true colors and daddys agenda will come out. Seems democrats are really good at calling people names.
Report Post »datruth
Posted on September 21, 2010 at 5:24pmPoor little Andy can’t take it when his opponent punches back. Hit hard, Carl. Hit hard.
Report Post »DagneyT
Posted on September 21, 2010 at 5:22pmI love it that WE THE PEOPLE, i.e., TEA Partiers seem to scare the living daylights out of the left, even when they are ahead in the polls! LMFO!
Report Post »redneckphilosopher
Posted on September 21, 2010 at 5:21pmIf you have to ask how well then maybe it’s true
Report Post »wingedwolf
Posted on September 21, 2010 at 5:21pmYou know, an intelligent person would be wondering how to present the issues and their stand on them in the best possible way to appeal to the most possible voters! This guy is far more interested in making it personal and punching and calling names. What a classy guy.
Report Post »Prospero
Posted on September 21, 2010 at 5:47pmWingedwolf writes: “an intelligent person would be wondering how to present the issues and their stand on them in the best possible way to appeal to the most possible voters!”
You appeal to the most possible voters, in New York, by either being a man’s man or by offering them a bunch of free stuff. Cuomo has the “offering them the most stuff” franchise…..
Report Post »Contrarianthinker
Posted on September 21, 2010 at 7:19pmWinged Wolf: Are you asking a Constitutionalist to treat a Progressive like a thinking,rational, Constitution loving person? That’s asking the impossible. (grin)
Who do you think the MSM out of NYC were behind even before Pallindo was nominated? How do you break through the fog and ass kicking? I would like to see some specific suggestions. OK?
Report Post »Contrarianthinker
Posted on September 21, 2010 at 7:21pmBoth are Italians so emotion plays a big part in communications. Anyone who has Italian friends knows that they take gret pride in being emotional especially with their hands.
This could end up being a real bear fight.
Report Post »poverty.sucks
Posted on September 21, 2010 at 5:19pmLook in the mirror and ask yourself what are we to call you?
Report Post »butler180
Posted on September 22, 2010 at 11:49amEntitled
Report Post »broker0101
Posted on September 21, 2010 at 5:19pm“If a guy says you have no cojones, how do you punch him back, call him an a–hole?”
Report Post »That question is absolute proof that the asker, in fact, has no cajones.
admojo
Posted on September 21, 2010 at 5:28pmso true
Report Post »M31Sailor
Posted on September 21, 2010 at 5:30pmI try to do both
Report Post »Down2TheC
Posted on September 21, 2010 at 7:49pmA conservative wouldn’t be hiding to begin with. So the answer for him is “No… you man up and stand tall for your verbal public flogging.”
Report Post »RobR
Posted on September 21, 2010 at 8:41pmI think Andy ought to hit him with his purse…..or maybe pinch him.
Report Post »RUKiddingMe
Posted on September 21, 2010 at 9:24pmFor sure, you got to have cojonese in order to use them. I think people are glad to finally see our politicians using theirs instead of being meek nutered sheep. I‘m glad to see the right fighting for once against the left’s agenda.
Report Post »SATX 19
Posted on September 21, 2010 at 10:04pmYoazzzzaaahhh, right in the kisser
Report Post »VegasGuy
Posted on September 22, 2010 at 6:40pmROBR, a day later and I am still chuckling about your purse comment. :D
Report Post »M31Sailor
Posted on September 21, 2010 at 5:16pmPossible Quote from Andy(His Dads Campaign) RE : Ed Koch
Vote For Cuomo, Not The ****
Sailor
Report Post »Compete or Lose
Posted on September 21, 2010 at 5:26pmChildren of career politicians seeking to inherit the family “business” deserve to be fired. This man was at HUD giving mortgages to anyone that applied–he is one of the people that caused the housing bubble and crash!
Go Paladino!!
RGS
Report Post »Poverty with a view
Posted on September 21, 2010 at 7:01pmIn a related story, Miss Huffington states that conservatives have lizard brains. This statement is very interesting. I happen to live in the desert where I often come across lizards in the wild. Their first instinct, when approached by a human, is to run and hide like a scardy cat, much like mR. Cuomo is doing when it comes to having a debate with Mr. Paladino. Therefore, is it safe to assume the lovely Miss Huffington is mistaken and actually it’s the progressives who have more “lizard like” instincts? This leads me to believe, since instincts are based on brain activity, that it is actually the left in this country who are equipped with lizard brains? just sayin’
Report Post »FedUpAlready
Posted on September 21, 2010 at 11:02pmC’mon, Paladino’s got Cuomo on the ropes, do we really have to stoop to name calling? State the facts and the truth and you’ll be victorious, you don’t need to lower yourself. I‘d have more respect for Paladino if he’d refrain from wallowing in the mud, Like John McCain said, You don’t wallow in the mud with a pig, you both get dirty and the pig loves it!