Why is no one talking about Andrew Cuomo?

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Interesting point that Dems are potentially stuck with a Republican House for a long time, and hence should look for someone who is most capable of handling a Republican House (or Congress). I'm not sure if I agree with either the point itself or about Cuomo being particularly suited for such a situation, but I have to say that that's interesting.

Anyway, Cuomo has pissed off liberals too much and he doesn't really have a particularly strong base or brand. Yes, his father was pretty important back in the day, but the Cuomo family isn't on the level of the Kennedys. His greatest legislative accomplishment (at least in a Dem primary), legalizing gay marriage, doesn't look quite as impressive now that it's becoming common across the country. His other great liberal accomplishment, gun control laws, could be a major liability in the general election. Imo, he's talked about as a second-tier contender, which I think is about right.