Efforts launched to convince former three-term Gov. Pataki, 76, to run againBy Carl Campanile
February 21, 2022
Run, George, run!
An effort is underway to draft former three-term Republican Gov. George Pataki to run again for the state’s top office.
The new Web site bringbackpataki.com urges New Yorkers to sign a petition to express their support for the move.
“Unite behind the fight to save our state, and join us to Bring Back Pataki,” the site says. “He has saved our State before, let’s elect him to do it again. Our best days are ahead for New York State!”
The draft-Pataki movement is being pushed by his former political director, Rob Cole.
“We have to find someone who can win in November. We certainly can’t win with Lee Zeldin,” Cole said, referring to Long Island Rep. Lee Zeldin, who is expected to be nominated at the state Republican Party convention next week.
Pataki was governor of New York from 1995-2006 after defeating three-term liberal Democratic incumbent Mario Cuomo, the father of disgraced ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
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Source:
https://nypost.com/2022/02/21/former-ny-gov-george-pataki-76-urged-to-run-again/
