2008_09_mccainnyc.jpgRepublican presidential candidate John McCain was on 60 Minutes last night and showed bipartisan leanings, when it comes to someone who could head the Securities and Exchange Commission. McCain, who previously blasted SEC chair Christopher Cox, said, "This may sound a little unusual, but I’ve admired Andrew Cuomo. I think he is somebody who could restore some credibility, lend some bipartisanship to this effort.” The candidate said Cuomo "did a good job" as HUD secretary under Clinton, “And he has respect, and he has prestige.” In other NY state of mind McCain news, the state's Independence Party endorsed him, noting his independent thinking.