While the relationship between unions and Mr. Cuomo has been lukewarm, most say they are working hard for comptroller candidate Tom DiNapoli and attorney general hopeful Eric Schneiderman, along with several Democratic candidates for the state Senate.

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As a civil rights attorney, an aide to Senator Ted Kennedy, a member of the Montgomery, Maryland County Council, Tom fought for a level playing field where hard work and responsibility are rewarded and working families can get ahead.

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