New York Republicans are trying to get Donald Trump to run against Governor Cuomo next year, The NY Post reports. In a memo circled around in inner circles, GOP Assemblyman Bill Nojay argues Trump’s the only Republican on the horizon who has the name recognition, guts and money to challenge Cuomo.

�There is only one prospective candidate who could run on the GOP line and win against Cuomo in 2014 � Donald Trump,�� the memo, obtained by the Post, declares. �In many respects, Trump is not considered a Republican � he is his own brand, an almost iconic figure of Rockefellerian proportions.”

�This will benefit him because many people who could never bring themselves to vote for a Republican would vote for Trump as Trump.�

�If Donald Trump wants to be remembered as a successor to FDR and not Alex Trebek, he should run,� Assemblyman Nojay told The Post. �If he wants to save New York from the fiscal ruin to be brought by Bill de Blasio, he should run.�

So far, Trump, who only recently learned of the effort, which is backed by state GOP Chairman Ed Cox and other party leaders, hasn�t said a flat �no.��

Asked for comment by The Post, Trump left open the possibility of entering the race and blasted Cuomo, and even Cuomo�s dad, ex-Gov. Mario Cuomo, for their records in office.

�My initial reaction is I haven�t even thought about it,� said Trump in a morning appearance on Fox & Friends. Adding, Cuomo is �a nice guy.�

�But the problem is people are leaving New York,� he said. �The taxes are way too high. � So somebody does have to get in there and cut the hell out of taxes or you�re going to lose a lot of people and a lot of people pay a lot of money.�

In a written statement, State GOP chairman Ed Cox insisted the GOP will field a strong slate of candidates in 2014, but he hadn�t seen the memo outlining the Trump strategy.

�The State Party is totally immersed in this year�s crucial local elections. Immediately after November 5, we will focus on the issues, the politics and the people who will be essential to our 2014 statewide election effort.”

�We have strong candidates interested statewide offices, including the Governorship. We appreciate input from party leaders and elected officials, including Assemblyman Nojay, but I have not had an opportunity to discuss his memo with him or anyone else.�

(Jacob Kornbluh – YWN)