At this time in 1994, George Pataki was about in the same position vs. Mario Cuomo as Rob Astorino is now vs. Andrew, David vs. Goliath. In a big Republican year, Pataki ousted the entrenched Cuomo from his governorship. He won re-election twice thereafter. Could history repeat?
Astorino is articulate enough to get across a basic conservative message, but his big challenge will be to get his message out, and that in New York requires megabucks.
That's a good point. While I don't expect the same thing to happen, it's certainly worth a try.
“At this time in 1994, George Pataki was about in the same position vs. Mario Cuomo as Rob Astorino is now vs. Andrew, David vs. Goliath. ..”
That is soooo good to hear. Plus, Astorino is a better candidate than Pataki, more likeable, and at the same time tougher than Pataki, and Astorino is truly conservative.
Also, Astorino was considered a long shot when he ran for County Executive in a Dem County, but yet won by a landslide, and was reelected.