New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says Donald Trump didn't win the presidential election — but that Democrats lost by not paying enough attention to a fearful middle class.
The Democrat told the audience at a New York City fundraiser Tuesday night that the long campaign gave voice to a "frightening" amount of fear, anger and hate. He said New York state now must stand up against a "tide of negativity" and confront discrimination and intolerance.
New York, he said, stands for what made America "strong in the first place:" brotherhood, acceptance and community.
Cuomo has been mentioned as a possible White House contender in 2020 but has said he is focused on winning a third term in 2018.
Tuesday's fundraiser was held on Cuomo's 59th birthday.
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