Cuomo

Former New York Governor Cuomo died today. He became famous when he gave the key note speech at the 1984 Democratic Convention. In this speech he pointed out the gap between the haves and the have nots as he ridiculed President Reagans shining city on the hill’s view of the country. Here is part of his speech. But the hard truth is that not everyone is sharing in this city's splendor and glory. A shining city is perhaps all the President sees from the portico of the White House and the veranda of his ranch, where everyone seems to be doing well. But there's another city; there's another part to the shining the city; the part where some people can't pay their mortgages, and most young people can't afford one; where students can't afford the education they need, and middle-class parents watch the dreams they hold for their children evaporate. Today the gap is much larger but would The Governor give this speech with President Obama in the White House. He would not because party trumps country. The Governors concern for the poor and down trodden would not have even been mentioned if there were a Democrat in the White House. During these past six years the middle and lower income groups have suffered with declining wages while the rich have gotten richer. Would he have said that in his speech?