Cuomo Called Sharpton to Discuss Diversity Among Democrats

Azi Paybarah, New York Observer

- Andrew Cuomo called the Rev. Al Sharpton earlier today to pledge that, despite the lack of racial diveristy on the Democrats’ statewide ticket, there will be diversity in his administration if he gets to the governor’s mansion, according to a source briefed on the conversation.

Cuomo and Sharpton have also agreed to meet at some point in the near future to discuss the issue of diversity and minority represenation, this person said.

This has been an issue of quiet concern among attendees at the Democratic State Convention here in Rye.

Andrew Cuomo, Chuck Schumer, Kirsten Gillibrand, Tom Dinapoli and all the candidates for attorney general are white, though African-American and Latino elected officials—and voters—have long been a key component of the party’s base.

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