Mayor Koch, of New York, was the first public figure to give me support.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
There will never be another Ed Koch. He was an original, but he represented a significant, if shrinking, segment of American Jewry who refused to compromise their liberal values, their support for Israel or their Jewish pride.
I've tried to lead a progressive, activist government.
Well, I know I worked for Governor Rockefeller the last time he ran for his fourth term, and I obviously ran against Governor Cuomo the time he ran for his fourth term.
I want to be a mayor who helped, really helped.
The Koch brothers spent millions against me.
I was involved as deputy mayor in New York City on 9/11.
The people of New York took a big chance on me. And I'm well aware of that.
The Koch brothers are spending more money against me than I've been able to raise.
I'm governor of New York.
One of the first members of Congress I met when I was first elected in 2008 was Barney Frank.