behind new york attorney general andrew cuomo. and that puts him within the margin of error. >> this is interesting because it's somebody who has not held political office before. he's a billionaire businessman -- sorry, millionaire businessman. known for makes controversial statements. he's from buffalo. he said he'll spend up to $10 million up his own money on his race. he's campaigned under the slogan "mad as hell." we want to bring in cnn's eliot spitzer right now. he of course knows the politics of new york as well as as anyone. the former governor is now here on cnn. he's hosting a new show here. >> good to be here. >> mired with controversy and racist e-mail, he's within the margin of error. >> here's the thing. it is a shock to folks who don't really understand that new york state is three different states.