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1982 Democratic primary: Koch-Cuomo III

Season 2016 Episode 36 | 26m 46sVideo has Closed Captions

A look at the 1982 Democratic primary for governor of New York.

When Governor Hugh Carey announced he would not be running for a third term, two candidates emerged as possible successors on the Democratic side: New York City Mayor Ed Koch, overwhelmingly reelected for a second term in 1981, and Lieutenant Governor Mario Cuomo. Follow the rollercoaster ride of a campaign as we look at the 1982 Democratic primary for governor.

08/25/2016 | Rating NR

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1982 Democratic primary: Koch-Cuomo III

Season 2016 Episode 36 | 26m 46sVideo has Closed Captions

When Governor Hugh Carey announced he would not be running for a third term, two candidates emerged as possible successors on the Democratic side: New York City Mayor Ed Koch, overwhelmingly reelected for a second term in 1981, and Lieutenant Governor Mario Cuomo. Follow the rollercoaster ride of a campaign as we look at the 1982 Democratic primary for governor.

08/25/2016 | Rating NR

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