Cuomo Hits Campaign, Parade Trail

A day after he announced his run for governor, State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo hit the campaign trail Sunday in Manhattan. Cuomo marched in the Salute to Israel Parade along with his main Republican rival, Rick Lazio. Cuomo, who has long been criticized for not being specific about policy initiatives, also released a 200-page book detailing what he would do if elected. The book elaborates on the points he outlined in his campaign speech Saturday, such as limiting government, reform, and taxes. The book also clarifies his stances on abortion and marriage equality. Cuomo also spoke about his father while taking questions from reporters. Some argue New York was on a bit of a decline under Mario Cuomo's tenure as governor. But Andrew Cuomo says he supports his father's term as governor wholeheartedly. "My father, I believe, was an outstanding Governor of New York," Cuomo said. "I think he brought an integrity and principle to the office. He brought an honor and a dignity to the office. When I was this young lady's age growing up, state government was a source of inspiration. And young people would look at state government, and the men and women who were in state government and they were role models and heroes." Andrew Cuomo is expected to name a running mate in the coming days. He will attend the Democratic Convention, which starts Tuesday.