NY Republicans Heart Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo

And not just because of his performance through Hurricane Sandy

Republicans have a crush on Democratic Governor of New York Andrew Cuomo. This according to a poll taken shortly after Hurricane Sandy slammed the state, which revealed not only a bump in love for the governor following the storm, but a surprising amount of goodwill from folks in the party opposite his own even despite the bad weather.

Politico reports that Cuomo's favorability rating among rank and file GOP is a strong 66% in the Empire State, and his official approval rating 47%, a showing that, while short of a majority, is strong enough to be noticed in an age of lockstep polarization.

The only catch for the governor: both members of his own team and Republicans in his state would prefer he not make a bid for the Oval Office in the future, a near smack in the face for most politicos, considering that 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue is almost always the ultimate destination.

"A plurality of Democrats and a slight majority among Republicans prefer that he not run for president," informs Politico.

Via Politico.

Are you a Republican who thinks Andrew Cuomo has performed well as governor?

[Sharpshooter]

I think we need to wait and see how well he ACTUALLY PERFORMS at rebuilding after Sandy.

Many of the issues facing folks there are longer lasting than they were in N.O. but the biased fanboy media is giving THIS POTUS a pass where they would be on a feeding frenzy with "W".

Cuomo is going to need to go to war with der Fuhrer not that the elections been won. Red Tape that was promised to be eliminated seems to be cropping up....

Cuomo a hero.... not just yet. Does he have the juice to FINISH the job?

[PNWest]

People in the northeast, at least in NY and NJ seem to be a lot less partisan in judging their politicians. A less for the rest of the country?

[PNWest]

that should have been a 'lesson' for the rest of the country.

[Waynestew]

People in the northeast tend to vote for the best candidate they don't vote strict party.

[Capt_Morgan02]

Perhaps it more that they tend to vote progressive and those exist in either party. Just a thought.

[PoliticalSpice]

@Waynestew
That and n. east repubs have more of a brain and tend to be more reasonable: olympia snow; susan collins; scott brown; jim jeffords; mitt romney (may be you heard of him, he established a state wide health care law, totally different guy than the one who ran for president);

[MRMacrum]

I know here in Maine, polarization is less defined than many of the other places I have lived. Mainers are contrary right out of the gate. They are suspicious of everyone. Political affiliation is one of the least concerns. But, if they believe in a candidate, they are loyal to a fault. Again, party affiliation is almost beside the point. We have 2 Democrats in the House, 2 Republicans (soon one will be an Independent) in the Senate, a Democratic majority in the state legislature, and a Tea Party Governor, who most of us hope will be but a one hit wonder. Personally I favor the Republican turned Independent Elliott Cutler to replace Gov. LePage. That is if he decides to run again. I used to cross party lines all the time. Now, I tend to vote Democrat just because I feel the GOP has let itself get out of control.

[jessejaymes]

I see to remember a whole lot of love for Rudy G. after 9-11. These things tend to bring people together during a crisis but usually don't translate to higher office.

[MRMacrum]

In Rudy's case, that would be a good thing. What a weasel.

[jessejaymes]

@MRMacrum That guy is something else. Every time I hear him speak for some strange reason I think of Wily E. Coyote.

[MRMacrum]

@jessejaymes - I can see the Wily E. Coyote reference for sure. He is a conniver.

[Dan_Tien]

Unless he is a wizard with magical powers that can make all the storm damage disappear in the blink of an eye, he will not be able to keep everybody happy.

[DerivePI]

Certainly more honest than New York City's democrat mayor.

[PoliticalSpice]

Sandy had little to do with it. He has a tax policy and effort to rein in cost of govt. repubs like, and he is willing to deal and figure out what he has to give to bring them along...

[artjeb]

CUOMO ?? he just gave away state park land for a boat landing below the falls .
He does this with millions for a private person that gave BIG donations to help get him elected GET this - the state pays him to operate his boats all with hard earned taxes by the working stiffs

[commonsense51]

If Cuomo wants to be respected, he needs to allow gas drilling in New York and needs to stop taxing the job creators out of New York.