Shnayerson, Michael,

The Contender : Andrew Cuomo, a Biography / Andrew Cuomo, a biography Michael Shnayerson. - viii, 529 p. : ill. ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references and index.

The high point -- The men in the family -- From Andy to Andrew -- A loyalty like heat -- The enforcer -- A cause to embrace -- In search of a killing -- Cuomolot -- Waterloo in White Plains -- Mr. Cuomo goes to Washington -- Rise to power -- Mr. Secretary -- A nemesis to contend with -- A last chance for change -- Running into the ground -- Hitting bottom -- Attorney General with a vengeance -- Managing the meltdown -- Man of the people -- Going for the govenor -- A state in need of saving -- Like Midas -- Making enemies -- The great allure of gaming -- Guns and butter -- Scandalmania -- Less is Moreland -- Starting again -- Full circle.

Examines the life and career of the New York attorney general and governor.

9781455521999 (hardcover)


Cuomo, Andrew Mark, 1957-


Governors--New York (State)--Biography.
Cabinet officers--United States--Biography.


New York (State)--Politics and government--1951-

F 125.3.C85 / S558c 2015

974.7