In fact, I'm not sure Stern isn't a Republican, albeit a moderate to liberal one.
Stern was born and raised in Nassau County, Long Island which was, until very recently, the most republican county in New York State. Stern is a friend and was a supporter of former GOP Senator Al D'Amato. He endorsed Republicans Christie Todd Whitman and George Pataki for the governorships of, respectively, New Jersey and New York, and was a participant in both their inaugerations.
He also endorsed Republican Michael Bloomberg for Mayor of New York and Rick Lazio for Senator (all but Lazio won their races). He has called fromer Mayor Rudy Guiliani the best mayor in the history of New York.
