Historical clue formulations

• Republican politico George — 2018-05-26
• New York governor before Spitzer — 2011-02-24
• Three-term New York governor — 2006-01-03
• Giuliani adversary, once — 2005-09-03
• Cuomo's successor as New York governor — 2003-11-25
• Cuomo's successor as New York governor — 2001-11-18
• Cuomo's successor — 1999-06-11
• Empire State leader — 1997-01-03