The New York Times reported last week that Cuomo's office opposed the commission's targeting groups with
political ties to the governor.
Not exact matches
The
governor said his name was «never mentioned» during the nearly eight - week trial, which isn't true, and he dismissed attempts
to tie him personally
to the case, calling that «
political garbage.»
Gaspard, a former 1199
political director, still has close
ties to Cuomo and the
governor reportedly would like
to see him back in New York after the 2012 election.
Democrats can also take solace from the fact that races for
governor are generally not closely
tied to a party's
political fortunes in Washington.
Joseph Percoco, the former deputy executive secretary
to the
governor, has had long - standing
ties to the
political family.
The Office of Campaign and
Political Finance once again fined a nonprofit with close
ties to Governor Baker for «an intent
to influence the election» and for failing
to disclose its donors.