New York Governor Race - Carl Paladino Cuts into Andrew Cuomo's Lead

The New York Governor's race isn't going to be a sure-bet for the Democrats this year. Carl Paladino is a staunch conservative, and under normal circumstance he wouldn't stand a chance in the liberal state of New York. However, people are getting tired with the way the government is run.

The Tea Party movement has been a rampant force, and it's one that threatens to undermine the Democratic majority in the federal government.

Now, Andrew Cuomo seems to be the perfect choice for New York governor. His dad was the former governor, and it's a point that Carl Paladino - a Democrat turned Republican - likes to point out.

However, face it - New York hasn't had good luck with Democratic governors. Spitzer stepped down when he was involved in a prostitution ring, and now Governor Paterson is embroiled in scandal.

Still yet, Paladino is a little unorthodox. Can someone as radically conservative as he is rally win the New York governor's race? (Click here to watch a video on some of his views) I guess we will find out the answer to that on November 2nd.

Carl Paladino, NY Tea Party Gubernatorial Candidate, Answers Issues (VIDEO)

Carl Paladino is the Tea Party backed candidate for the New York gubernatorial race. Like many other notable candidates during the primaries, he pulled off a GOP upset by winning the primary despite being backed by the controversial tea party.

Paladino is willing to talk about the issues, and answer pressing questions about hard issues like Gay Marriage, the "Ground Zero Mosque" and - perhaps most controversial - abortion.

These are among the issues that voters are looking for today, and any insight as to a politician's belief can help or hurt them at the polls.

Most politicians live life in the grey and aren't too vocal about hot topics - especially when their view isn't the popular one. Not so for Paladino, who flat out told CNN that he opposes not only the Ground Zero Mosque, but also gay marriage and abortion.

He even said that a woman who was raped or a pregnancy from an incestual relationship should be forced to be brought to term, when the baby could be adopted.

Paladino also suggested that elected governor, he would try to seize Cordoba project land as eminent domain, thus thwarting the construction of the Islamic community center.

There are likely many who share his views, and we can respect his candid nature in this interview. However, given the liberal nature of the state of New York, I cannot see how Carl Paladino, the Tea Party backed candidate, will win the 2010 elections.