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Andrew cuomo isn't mincing words when it comes to what Carl Paladino said to a small group of observant Jews Sunday.
"They were divisive. They were the worst cynical politics, trying to pit people against one another," Cuomo said.
The Republican believes children shouldn't be "brainwashed into thinking that homosexuality is an equally valid or successful option." He was also slamming Cuomo for taking his daughters to the city's Gay Pride Parade, which he says is too graphic.
"I don't think I'm going to accept parenting advice from Mr. Paladino," Cuomo said.
Until now, Cuomo has had trouble fully winning over gay rights groups. In separate appearances along the Columbus Day Parade Route this weekend, he was apparently relishing the ability to slam Paladino's statements which come as the city reels from an anti-gay attack in the Bronx involving gang members.
"New York celebrates our diversity. Today we have parades to celebrate diversity, today we have the Columbus Day -- the Italian parade. We have the Gay Pride Parade. We have the Israel Day Parade. We celebrate our diversity. You're not going to make it a negative. Not going to play one off against the other. We won't let it happen in New York," Cuomo said.
Meanwhile, people along the parade route were giving Cuomo a warm reception. While it was supportive, it was not overly enthusiastic.
"He knows politics. He's in the business before, his father was too. He's qualified. He's the best qualified," said one parade goer.
"He's not an angry man. he looks very good," said another.
"He's the same city as my city in Italy, that's why I like Cuomo -- Mario Cuomo, Andrew Cuomo, Matilda Cuomo," said a third.
Cuomo marched a few paces ahead of Paladino -- a position the Democrat no doubt would like to hold come Election Day.
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