The Republican nominee for governor Rob Astorino, center, arrives on the stage with his wife, Sheila McCloskey, second from right, and their children Sean, left, Kiley, second from left, and Ashlin during the New York State Republican Convention in Rye Brook, N.Y., Thursday, May 15, 2014. Republicans wrapped up their state party convention Thursday in Westchester County after nominating Astorino and other candidates for statewide office. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)