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New York Republican gubernatorial nominee Carl Paladino is a real piece of work:

New York Republican gubernatorial nominee Carl Paladino alleged Tuesday that Democrat Andrew Cuomo was unfaithful to his ex-wife years ago, a stunning accusation that validated his earlier prediction that the race would be getting nastier.

Paladino offered no proof of his claim, despite requests for substantiation, and he made it minutes after angrily declaring his 10-year-old daughter–a child from his own affair 10 years ago–off limits to the press. The tea party-backed Republican had publicly revealed her existence when he declared his candidacy earlier this year.

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