A revelation that this politician's real-estate broker spouse had not submitted tax returns caused controversy to the presidential ticket that included this Democrat.
In 1992, Robert Abrams defeated this politician in the New York Democratic Senate primary for the seat that eventually stayed with incumbent Al D'Amato. Previously serving three terms in the House as the representative of New York's Ninth district, after a televised debate with this politician, George H.W. Bush was caught by an open microphone saying he "kicked a little ass." A revelation that this politician's real-estate broker spouse had not submitted tax returns caused controversy to the presidential ticket that included this Democrat. FTP, name this politician, who recently quit as an advisor to the Clinton campaign over comments that Obama got preferential treatment because of his race, best known for being Walter Mondale's running mate in the 1984 presidential election. 
In 1992, Robert Abrams defeated this politician in the New York Democratic Senate primary for the seat that eventually stayed with incumbent Al D'Amato.
Geraldine Ferraro 