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Paladino gets heated with NY Post reporter

Carl Paladino argues with New York Post reporter
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Carl Paladino argues with New York Post reporter

By Bert Gambini & Eileen Buckley

Albany, NY – Carl Paladino got into a heated shouting match with a New York Post reporter.

Fred Dicker demanded Paladino provide evidence to his claim that Andrew Cuomo had an affair while married. Dicker continued to press Paladino for evidence of his claim against Cuomo.

"You'll get it at the appropriate time. You're not entitled to it," said Paladino.

The two shoved one another before Paladino's aides walked him away.

Paladino voiced his anger at Dicker for the Post sending a photographer to the home of his daughter to try and take of photo.

Paladino fathered the child from an extramarital affair.

"I'll take you out buddy," said Paladino to Dicker during the argument.

At one point during the shouting match Paladino accused Dicker of being a "bird dog" for the Cuomo camapaign.

The entire shouting match was captured on video and is posted on Youtube.

The incident occurred on the same day that Paladino received the Conservative Party's endorsement in the Governor's race.

Rick Lazio originally had the party's ballot line, but his name had to be removed after accepting a judicial appointment.