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Andrew Cuomo possible presidential campaign, 2016/Federalism
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 Andrew Cuomo |
Governor of New York (Assumed office: 2011) Attorney General of New York (2007-2010) |
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This page was current as of the 2016 election.
Judiciary
- According to The New York Times, Andrew Cuomo "extending his trend of naming Democrats to the Court of Appeals, announced that he planned to replace a respected Republican judge, Victoria A. Graffeo, with a more liberal voice: Justice Leslie E. Stein, an appellate division jurist in Albany" in 2014.[1]
- On June 30, 2014, Cuomo posted the following comments on his Facebook page in response to the Supreme Court's decision in the Burwell v. Hobby Lobby case: "Today’s #HobbyLobby decision is a setback for equality in the workplace and unfairly denies women access to healthcare."[2]
First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
- On March 31, 2015, Andrew Cuomo banned state funded travel to Indiana because of the state's Religious Freedom Restoration Act (RFRA). He issued the following statement: "Today, I direct all agencies, departments, boards and commissions to immediately review all requests for state funded or state sponsored travel to the State of Indiana and to bar any such publicly funded travel that is not essential to the enforcement of state law or public health and safety. The ban on publicly funded travel shall take effect immediately. New York State has been, and will continue to be, a leader in ensuring that all LGBT persons enjoy full and equal civil rights. With this action, we stand by our LGBT family members, friends and colleagues to ensure that their rights are respected."[3]
- On April 4, 2015, after the Indiana General Assembly made changes to the RFRA, Cuomo lifted the travel ban. He released the following statement: "After reviewing the amendments made to Indiana’s state law and consulting with LGBT advocacy groups here in New York, I believe the changes enacted by the Indiana Executive and Legislature should prevent the Religious Freedom Restoration Act from being used to discriminate against gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgender citizens and travelers. As a result, I am lifting New York's ban against state funded and state sponsored travel to Indiana, effective immediately. Here in New York, we believe that all Americans, regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation or any other protected classes, should be treated equally under the law. Our nation's Constitution ensures equality and justice for all. We must never forget that 'all' does not mean 'some', but all of us and we will continue to fight and stand up for equality until it is a reality for all Americans."[4]
- Cuomo put forward a campaign finance proposal that lowered the corporate contribution limit.[5]
Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
- In 2013, Andrew Cuomo signed the New York Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement Act of 2013, which "expands the definition of a prohibited 'assault weapon,' increases penalties for crimes committed with guns, requires background checks for private gun sales, establishes a statewide gun registration database, and prohibits gun ownership by mentally ill patients," according to Project Vote Smart.[6]
- According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, "In 2000, Cuomo led HUD efforts to negotiate a historic agreement with America's largest handgun manufacturer. The agreement requires Smith & Wesson to change the design, distribution and marketing of guns to make them safer and to help keep them out of the hands of children and criminals."[7]
Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution
- Cuomo was criticized by the Tenth Amendment Center for requesting $30 billion in federal aid after Hurricane Sandy.[8]
Voting rights
- In April 2014, Andrew Cuomo signed the National Popular Vote Compact, which requires the state to "award its electoral college votes to whichever presidential candidate wins the national popular vote," according to the New York Daily News. Cuomo said, "With the passage of this legislation, New York is taking a bold step to fundamentally increase the strength and fairness of our nation's presidential elections."[9]
Crime and justice
- In 2012, Andrew Cuomo signed a bill that required individuals "convicted of a crime to provide DNA samples," according to Project Vote Smart.[10]
Recent news
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See also
Footnotes
- ↑ The New York Times, "Down Two Judges, New York’s Court of Appeals Carries On," accessed February 6, 2015
- ↑ Facebook, “Governor Andrew Cuomo," June 30, 2014
- ↑ Governor.NY.gov, "Governor Cuomo Bans Non-Essential State Travel to Indiana," accessed April 16, 2015
- ↑ Governor.NY.gov, "Statement from Governor Andrew M. Cuomo Regarding Indiana Travel Ban," accessed April 16, 2015
- ↑ Prospect.org, “Governor Cuomo Announces Campaign Finance Reform Package," June 12, 2013
- ↑ Vote Smart, “S 2230 - Establishes Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement - Key Vote," accessed December 19, 2014
- ↑ HUD.gov, "Andrew M. Cuomo," accessed December 19, 2014
- ↑ Tenth Amendment Center, “Andrew Cuomo, Get a Clue!" accessed December 19, 2014
- ↑ New York Daily News, "New York joins campaign to end Electoral College role in presidential elections," accessed February 6, 2015
- ↑ Vote Smart, “S 6733 - Expands DNA Database to Include Misdemeanors - Key Vote," accessed December 19, 2014
