Mario Cumo was a legend in his own mind.
While he was pushing to legalize abortion without limits, Mario Cuomo seven times vetoed bills to restore the death penalty in New York state.
Don Imus summed up Cuomo’s arrogance best: “You don’t have a conversation with Mario Cuomo, you stand there quietly while he LECTURES you!”
Mario the Pious had a short-lived radio show after he lost in 1994. If a caller uttered the word `liberal’, Cuomo cut him off. Or he would sneer “Who CARES what you think!?” and end the call.
He will not be missed.