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AStern

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Thu Aug 21, 2025, 12:44 PM Aug 21

Mario Cuomo was awesome! What happened to his sons? [View all]

Mario Cuomo was one of the last great Democrats, a man of principle who could inspire with both his words and his integrity. I adored him. Which makes it all the more baffling how both of his sons ended up so far from the example he set. Andrew with his arrogance and corruption, Chris with his ego-driven media antics. How did the children of such a decent man turn out to be his opposite?

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I dunno. Tommy Carcetti Aug 21 #1
They do not have the moral compass choie Aug 21 #2
I learned a long time ago... piddyprints Aug 21 #3
These types often chase celebrityism at any cost. miyazaki Aug 21 #4
Rich Kid Syndrome Prairie Gates Aug 21 #5
They grew up with a lot of privilege SocialDemocrat61 Aug 21 #6
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