http://nypost.com/2014/01/14/ny-gop-chair-asks-party-leaders-to-not-support-cuomo
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New York state Republican chairman Ed Cox is so worried that Gov. Cuomo will grab endorsements from GOP officials for his re-election that hes sent a letter to party leaders and activists pleading with them not to defect.
Im writing today because I know that the Cuomo administration is reaching out for your support. As state party chairman, I ask that before you make any decision, you consider the abysmal record of the Cuomo administration, Cox said in a letter released Tuesday.
The Cuomo administration is well known for their heavy-handed tactics in winning support, but for the sake of New Yorks future, I hope I can count on Republicans such as yourself to be strong and to live up to our Republican convictions.
Cuomo has about $30 million in his campaign treasury and a Republican challenger has yet to step forward.
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1. It's obfuscation because of Christie's mess
2. If asinine if Christie did call Cuomo.