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July 18th, 1987
An editorial published in the New York Times
To whom it may concern,
Today, our country is at a crossroads.
I am sure that as citizens of New York, and as citizens of the United States of America, you all have heard these words a dozen times before.
But that was before, and this is now. Times have changed.
We can continue the Republican rule that has led us for so long, or we can vote for change.
And now you, the reader, must be thinking that I am throwing my hat in the ring.
Before you get your hopes up (or down, depending on where you stand), I, Mario Cuomo, am not running for President of the United States in 1988. However, I believe that I have found the candidate that I can support, and hope you all will support as well.
That candidate is Gary Hart of Colorado.
While there are plenty of other candidates I can and possibly will support on the Democratic ticket, I have found that Senator Hart has the best chance of winning, and is a voice for change. When looking at the key issues that plague this country today, I believe that Senator Hart and I align on most issues and on those that we don’t see eye to eye, he has always been respectful and kind when discussing these disagreements.
Senator Hart, in the face of tragedy earlier this year, has already displayed that he is a man who can control his emotions and continue to work in the face of highly stressful events. This trait will serve him well as President of these United States.
In closing, I appreciate all of those clamoring for my own candidacy, and I hope you will all listen to me one last time and vote for Gary Hart in the New York primary as well as in the general election.
Thank you,
Governor Mario Cuomo
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July 24th, 1987
An article published in the Burlington Free Press
Dear Friends,
It is not often as your Mayor that I have the ability to direct politics at the national scale, nor do I have the desire to.
However, 1988 is a different year.
In this year, we have our second chance at electing a man who has all of our bestinterests at heart.
In this year, we have our second chance at electing a man who knows the problem that plague this country first hand and has ample knowledge on how to solve them.
In this year, we have our second chance at electing a man who will stand for the liberal values that best representBurlington.
This man is Jesse Jackson.
I have labored over this decision over the last few weeks. It is undeniable that GaryHart is a worthy candidate and a better man.
However, in reflection I have found that Jesse Jackson aligns the closest with my views and the views of you all, my constituents, who matter the most to me compared to my own opinions.
So, in order to forward our liberalprinciples, vote Jesse Jackson in the primaries and, hopefully, in the general election.
In a democratic society, you all have the right to disagree with me and vote for any candidate you desire. However, remember these words.
Under Jesse Jackson we will all prosper.
In solidarity,
Bernie Sanders
An editorial published in the New York Times
To whom it may concern,
Today, our country is at a crossroads.
I am sure that as citizens of New York, and as citizens of the United States of America, you all have heard these words a dozen times before.
But that was before, and this is now. Times have changed.
We can continue the Republican rule that has led us for so long, or we can vote for change.
And now you, the reader, must be thinking that I am throwing my hat in the ring.
Before you get your hopes up (or down, depending on where you stand), I, Mario Cuomo, am not running for President of the United States in 1988. However, I believe that I have found the candidate that I can support, and hope you all will support as well.
That candidate is Gary Hart of Colorado.
While there are plenty of other candidates I can and possibly will support on the Democratic ticket, I have found that Senator Hart has the best chance of winning, and is a voice for change. When looking at the key issues that plague this country today, I believe that Senator Hart and I align on most issues and on those that we don’t see eye to eye, he has always been respectful and kind when discussing these disagreements.
Senator Hart, in the face of tragedy earlier this year, has already displayed that he is a man who can control his emotions and continue to work in the face of highly stressful events. This trait will serve him well as President of these United States.
In closing, I appreciate all of those clamoring for my own candidacy, and I hope you will all listen to me one last time and vote for Gary Hart in the New York primary as well as in the general election.
Thank you,
Governor Mario Cuomo
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July 24th, 1987
An article published in the Burlington Free Press
Dear Friends,
It is not often as your Mayor that I have the ability to direct politics at the national scale, nor do I have the desire to.
However, 1988 is a different year.
In this year, we have our second chance at electing a man who has all of our bestinterests at heart.
In this year, we have our second chance at electing a man who knows the problem that plague this country first hand and has ample knowledge on how to solve them.
In this year, we have our second chance at electing a man who will stand for the liberal values that best representBurlington.
This man is Jesse Jackson.
I have labored over this decision over the last few weeks. It is undeniable that GaryHart is a worthy candidate and a better man.
However, in reflection I have found that Jesse Jackson aligns the closest with my views and the views of you all, my constituents, who matter the most to me compared to my own opinions.
So, in order to forward our liberalprinciples, vote Jesse Jackson in the primaries and, hopefully, in the general election.
In a democratic society, you all have the right to disagree with me and vote for any candidate you desire. However, remember these words.
Under Jesse Jackson we will all prosper.
In solidarity,
Bernie Sanders
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