Former NY Gov. Mario Cuomo dies at 82

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Mario Cuomo, the former governor of New York and father of current Gov. Andrew Cuomo, died Thursday, according to news reports. He was 82.

Cuomo, known for his oratory skills, served as governor for three terms from 1983 to 1994. The democrat was the 52nd governor of New York. He also served as lieutenant governor and secretary of state of New York prior to his terms as governor.

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His 1984 Democratic National Convention speech in San Francisco got him national attention after he slammed President Ronald Reagan, characterizing him as out of touch with poor Americans. Read more...

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