The pressure on Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign is building.
President Biden, Speaker Nancy Pelosi and every member of New York’s Democratic congressional delegation have said the governor should step down, after an investigation by the state attorney general concluded that Cuomo had sexually harassed almost a dozen women.
Three prosecutors, in Manhattan, Nassau County and Westchester County, also announced that they had opened separate criminal investigations into his conduct.
Jay Jacobs, the head of the state Democratic Party — and once one of Cuomo’s closest allies — said yesterday that Cuomo’s removal from office was “inevitable.” And a poll from Marist College found that 59 percent of New Yorkers think Cuomo should resign or be impeached.
But Cuomo, who denies that his conduct was inappropriate, has resisted the calls to leave office.
The power of partisanship
Early in the pandemic, Cuomo’s public appearances turned him into one of the Democratic Party’s most celebrated national figures. His approval ratings fell this year following the revelation that his administration had undercounted nursing home Covid deaths and after the harassment allegations that led to the attorney general’s investigation. But more New Yorkers still thought Cuomo should keep his job than resign, polls showed.
Yesterday’s Marist poll suggests that may be changing. Cuomo has never been more vulnerable in his decades in public office, said our colleague Katie Glueck, who covers New York politics. But he may also have reasons to think he can hold on, given the unpredictable nature of the moment.
“It is too early to gauge how the report is resonating with the public, and Cuomo is plainly betting that the good will he generated during the early days of the pandemic will help him survive now,” Katie said.
Some Democrats accused of misconduct in the #MeToo era have resigned under pressure from other members of their party. They include Al Franken, the former Minnesota senator, and Eric Schneiderman, New York’s former attorney general.
In Cuomo’s case, sustained opposition from top Democrats could erode his support even further. “The partisan cues from President Biden on down are that Cuomo should step aside,” Katie said.
But partisanship also colors how voters view scandals, sometimes helping politicians keep supporters in their corner. Gov. Ralph Northam of Virginia in 2019 bucked fellow elected Democrats’ calls for him to resign after a blackface scandal, and his approval ratings in the state have since rebounded.
And if Cuomo does choose to stay in office and seek re-election to a fourth term next year, it could fall to voters — and any potential Democratic primary challengers — to decide whether his governorship should end.
Protestors outside Cuomo’s Manhattan office yesterday. Desiree Rios for The New York Times
The impeachment investigation
The decision to serve out the rest of his term may not be up to Cuomo. The State Assembly, which Democrats control, said this week that it would speed up a wide-ranging impeachment investigation into the harassment allegations and the nursing home deaths.
The investigation began in March, after multiple women publicly accused Cuomo. Some elected Democrats said they could no longer back him, but he retained enough support that the Assembly seemed unlikely to vote on impeachment anytime soon.
“The Assembly’s decision to open a broad investigation, instead of moving to immediately impeach him, basically bought Cuomo some time to hold on to power,” Luis Ferré-Sadurní, who covers Albany for The Times, told us.
After the release of the attorney general’s findings this week, though, many lawmakers and others who stood by Cuomo in March retracted their support. The Assembly’s decision to speed up its investigation could lead to impeachment articles as soon as September.
“Cuomo has virtually no vocal allies these days. His inner circle has shrunk considerably. Top labor leaders have abandoned him,” Katie told us. “After years of dominating New York politics, he finds himself almost totally alone.”
Impeachment in New York is similar to the process for impeaching U.S. presidents. The Assembly votes on impeachment with a simple majority, and the Senate holds a trial and votes on removal, with a two-thirds majority threshold.
There are some differences, though: If Cuomo were impeached, he would have to give up the powers of his office during the trial. The Senate vote would also include the seven judges on the state’s highest court.
If Cuomo does leave office, Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, would replace him — becoming New York’s first female governor. “The attorney general’s investigation has documented repulsive and unlawful behavior,” Hochul said on Tuesday. “No one is above the law.”
For more on Cuomo’s future, listen to today’s episode of “The Daily.”
I don't understand men who act like this...but I really don't understand men who have daughters that act like this. How do you do that and go home to your daughters after this comes out? Like seriously dude. Just no class pieces of shit to me are men who did this stuff. Makes us all look bad.
where have heard all of this before? oh yeah, the former guy. only difference is, WE hold our own accountable, THEY don't.
No, you don't. The left has not held Trudeau to account?
do you have his name tattooed on your ass or something? is he literally all you think about all day?
That's a good. Yes actually I do. How did you know? But since you seemingly didn't know what blackface was..I guess that's your excuse for blindly supporting a racist, misogynist and groper…
where have heard all of this before? oh yeah, the former guy. only difference is, WE hold our own accountable, THEY don't.
No, you don't. The left has not held Trudeau to account?
do you have his name tattooed on your ass or something? is he literally all you think about all day?
That's a good. Yes actually I do. How did you know? But since you seemingly didn't know what blackface was..I guess that's your excuse for blindly supporting a racist, misogynist and groper…
Who said I supported him, never mind "blindly"?
I did vote for him in the first election. I was going to vote for Jagmeet in the second until the debates. However, if someone in the NDP or the Cons actually put someone else up of substance, I'd happily vote for them. See, I don't just blindly hate or support anybody. I support POLICIES. I have voted every single political party since I started voting, depending on their policies and the current political/economical context.
I know you love constantly posting those pictures of him in blackface because it makes you feel superior and legitimizes your hate for him. I personally can recognize when someone has fucked up and owned up to it.
I'm not a fan, obviously, of some of the mistakes he's made, but again, I won't vote for The Tool. I'd consider voting Jagmeet again, but it depends on how the runup to the election plays out.
where have heard all of this before? oh yeah, the former guy. only difference is, WE hold our own accountable, THEY don't.
No, you don't. The left has not held Trudeau to account?
do you have his name tattooed on your ass or something? is he literally all you think about all day?
That's a good. Yes actually I do. How did you know? But since you seemingly didn't know what blackface was..I guess that's your excuse for blindly supporting a racist, misogynist and groper…
Who said I supported him, never mind "blindly"?
I did vote for him in the first election. I was going to vote for Jagmeet in the second until the debates. However, if someone in the NDP or the Cons actually put someone else up of substance, I'd happily vote for them. See, I don't just blindly hate or support anybody. I support POLICIES. I have voted every single political party since I started voting, depending on their policies and the current political/economical context.
I know you love constantly posting those pictures of him in blackface because it makes you feel superior and legitimizes your hate for him. I personally can recognize when someone has fucked up and owned up to it.
I'm not a fan, obviously, of some of the mistakes he's made, but again, I won't vote for The Tool. I'd consider voting Jagmeet again, but it depends on how the runup to the election plays out.
In 2021, not constantly pissing & moaning about someone = blindly supporting them.
and Kathy Hochul will be NY's first ever female governor.
Whom says she has not talked to Cuomo since February.
In the news here, the top people running NY haven't spoken to him in months. I have heard multiple higherups say they have not spoken since X and every response was more than a few months.
WTH is watching after one another?
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Does anyone have video of photos of any of the incidents being reported as sexual harassment? Don't get me wrong- I am all against true sexual harassment, but something Cuomo said leads me to be skeptical (and I think skepticism is healthy) about all this:
“In my mind, I’ve never crossed the line with anyone, but I didn’t
realize the extent to which the line has been redrawn. There are
generational and cultural shifts that I just didn’t fully appreciate,
and I should have — no excuses,” he continued.
It's too bad this kind of thing isn't caught on camera so we could assess for ourselves the extent of the accusations. At what point is hugging, for example, no longer acceptable? I've had women come up and hug me without my permission. Is that sexual harassment? Is this?
I'm not making excuses for anyone or getting soft on true sexual harassment. I'm just suggesting we be more skeptical, especially about accusations made in the political arena. We all know it's true that false claims are made there.
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“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
Does anyone have video of photos of any of the incidents being reported as sexual harassment? Don't get me wrong- I am all against true sexual harassment, but something Cuomo said leads me to be skeptical (and I think skepticism is healthy) about all this:
“In my mind, I’ve never crossed the line with anyone, but I didn’t
realize the extent to which the line has been redrawn. There are
generational and cultural shifts that I just didn’t fully appreciate,
and I should have — no excuses,” he continued.
It's too bad this kind of thing isn't caught on camera so we could assess for ourselves the extent of the accusations. At what point is hugging, for example, no longer acceptable? I've had women come up and hug me without my permission. Is that sexual harassment? Is this?
I'm not making excuses for anyone or getting soft on true sexual harassment. I'm just suggesting we be more skeptical, especially about accusations made in the political arena. We all know it's true that false claims are made there.
rubbing a woman's ass has never not been over the line.
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Does anyone have video of photos of any of the incidents being reported as sexual harassment? Don't get me wrong- I am all against true sexual harassment, but something Cuomo said leads me to be skeptical (and I think skepticism is healthy) about all this:
“In my mind, I’ve never crossed the line with anyone, but I didn’t
realize the extent to which the line has been redrawn. There are
generational and cultural shifts that I just didn’t fully appreciate,
and I should have — no excuses,” he continued.
It's too bad this kind of thing isn't caught on camera so we could assess for ourselves the extent of the accusations. At what point is hugging, for example, no longer acceptable? I've had women come up and hug me without my permission. Is that sexual harassment? Is this?
I'm not making excuses for anyone or getting soft on true sexual harassment. I'm just suggesting we be more skeptical, especially about accusations made in the political arena. We all know it's true that false claims are made there.
rubbing a woman's ass has never not been over the line.
If that really happened, I agree.
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Does anyone have video of photos of any of the incidents being reported as sexual harassment? Don't get me wrong- I am all against true sexual harassment, but something Cuomo said leads me to be skeptical (and I think skepticism is healthy) about all this:
“In my mind, I’ve never crossed the line with anyone, but I didn’t
realize the extent to which the line has been redrawn. There are
generational and cultural shifts that I just didn’t fully appreciate,
and I should have — no excuses,” he continued.
It's too bad this kind of thing isn't caught on camera so we could assess for ourselves the extent of the accusations. At what point is hugging, for example, no longer acceptable? I've had women come up and hug me without my permission. Is that sexual harassment? Is this?
I'm not making excuses for anyone or getting soft on true sexual harassment. I'm just suggesting we be more skeptical, especially about accusations made in the political arena. We all know it's true that false claims are made there.
If we’re going to exercise skepticism, it should apply equally both within and outside of the political world. It’s unacceptable when a person with literal power does it, as much as the “friendly neighbor” who does the same.
Does anyone have video of photos of any of the incidents being reported as sexual harassment? Don't get me wrong- I am all against true sexual harassment, but something Cuomo said leads me to be skeptical (and I think skepticism is healthy) about all this:
“In my mind, I’ve never crossed the line with anyone, but I didn’t
realize the extent to which the line has been redrawn. There are
generational and cultural shifts that I just didn’t fully appreciate,
and I should have — no excuses,” he continued.
It's too bad this kind of thing isn't caught on camera so we could assess for ourselves the extent of the accusations. At what point is hugging, for example, no longer acceptable? I've had women come up and hug me without my permission. Is that sexual harassment? Is this?
I'm not making excuses for anyone or getting soft on true sexual harassment. I'm just suggesting we be more skeptical, especially about accusations made in the political arena. We all know it's true that false claims are made there.
rubbing a woman's ass has never not been over the line.
If that really happened, I agree.
Was the ass rubbing done on someone different than the breast cupping?
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Does anyone have video of photos of any of the incidents being reported as sexual harassment? Don't get me wrong- I am all against true sexual harassment, but something Cuomo said leads me to be skeptical (and I think skepticism is healthy) about all this:
“In my mind, I’ve never crossed the line with anyone, but I didn’t
realize the extent to which the line has been redrawn. There are
generational and cultural shifts that I just didn’t fully appreciate,
and I should have — no excuses,” he continued.
It's too bad this kind of thing isn't caught on camera so we could assess for ourselves the extent of the accusations. At what point is hugging, for example, no longer acceptable? I've had women come up and hug me without my permission. Is that sexual harassment? Is this?
I'm not making excuses for anyone or getting soft on true sexual harassment. I'm just suggesting we be more skeptical, especially about accusations made in the political arena. We all know it's true that false claims are made there.
rubbing a woman's ass has never not been over the line.
i can hear in my head frank costanza yelling "thats MY move!!!"
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Does anyone have video of photos of any of the incidents being reported as sexual harassment? Don't get me wrong- I am all against true sexual harassment, but something Cuomo said leads me to be skeptical (and I think skepticism is healthy) about all this:
“In my mind, I’ve never crossed the line with anyone, but I didn’t
realize the extent to which the line has been redrawn. There are
generational and cultural shifts that I just didn’t fully appreciate,
and I should have — no excuses,” he continued.
It's too bad this kind of thing isn't caught on camera so we could assess for ourselves the extent of the accusations. At what point is hugging, for example, no longer acceptable? I've had women come up and hug me without my permission. Is that sexual harassment? Is this?
I'm not making excuses for anyone or getting soft on true sexual harassment. I'm just suggesting we be more skeptical, especially about accusations made in the political arena. We all know it's true that false claims are made there.
If we’re going to exercise skepticism, it should apply equally both within and outside of the political world. It’s unacceptable when a person with literal power does it, as much as the “friendly neighbor” who does the same.
Does anyone have video of photos of any of the incidents being reported as sexual harassment? Don't get me wrong- I am all against true sexual harassment, but something Cuomo said leads me to be skeptical (and I think skepticism is healthy) about all this:
“In my mind, I’ve never crossed the line with anyone, but I didn’t
realize the extent to which the line has been redrawn. There are
generational and cultural shifts that I just didn’t fully appreciate,
and I should have — no excuses,” he continued.
It's too bad this kind of thing isn't caught on camera so we could assess for ourselves the extent of the accusations. At what point is hugging, for example, no longer acceptable? I've had women come up and hug me without my permission. Is that sexual harassment? Is this?
I'm not making excuses for anyone or getting soft on true sexual harassment. I'm just suggesting we be more skeptical, especially about accusations made in the political arena. We all know it's true that false claims are made there.
rubbing a woman's ass has never not been over the line.
If that really happened, I agree.
Was the ass rubbing done on someone different than the breast cupping?
I don't know. Are you sure those things happened, and if so how do you know for certain?
“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
His actions are of an old school way of doing things. That doesn't fly today.
The breast thing I believe was of him grabbing a persons name tag, or that is part of the story.
He sang to a gal which I thought was harmless.
He asked sexual questions to female staff members.
At the end of the day he behaved in a manner that someone of his stature should not.
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Again, I'm am NOT saying sexual harassment is OK. NO WAY! What I'm saying is, be open to skepticism and don't believe everything you read, especially in social media. That's all, that simple, and I'm outta here before MY ass gets harassed!
“The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
Does anyone have video of photos of any of the incidents being reported as sexual harassment? Don't get me wrong- I am all against true sexual harassment, but something Cuomo said leads me to be skeptical (and I think skepticism is healthy) about all this:
“In my mind, I’ve never crossed the line with anyone, but I didn’t
realize the extent to which the line has been redrawn. There are
generational and cultural shifts that I just didn’t fully appreciate,
and I should have — no excuses,” he continued.
It's too bad this kind of thing isn't caught on camera so we could assess for ourselves the extent of the accusations. At what point is hugging, for example, no longer acceptable? I've had women come up and hug me without my permission. Is that sexual harassment? Is this?
I'm not making excuses for anyone or getting soft on true sexual harassment. I'm just suggesting we be more skeptical, especially about accusations made in the political arena. We all know it's true that false claims are made there.
If we’re going to exercise skepticism, it should apply equally both within and outside of the political world. It’s unacceptable when a person with literal power does it, as much as the “friendly neighbor” who does the same.
Does anyone have video of photos of any of the incidents being reported as sexual harassment? Don't get me wrong- I am all against true sexual harassment, but something Cuomo said leads me to be skeptical (and I think skepticism is healthy) about all this:
“In my mind, I’ve never crossed the line with anyone, but I didn’t
realize the extent to which the line has been redrawn. There are
generational and cultural shifts that I just didn’t fully appreciate,
and I should have — no excuses,” he continued.
It's too bad this kind of thing isn't caught on camera so we could assess for ourselves the extent of the accusations. At what point is hugging, for example, no longer acceptable? I've had women come up and hug me without my permission. Is that sexual harassment? Is this?
I'm not making excuses for anyone or getting soft on true sexual harassment. I'm just suggesting we be more skeptical, especially about accusations made in the political arena. We all know it's true that false claims are made there.
rubbing a woman's ass has never not been over the line.
If that really happened, I agree.
Was the ass rubbing done on someone different than the breast cupping?
I don't know. Are you sure those things happened, and if so how do you know for certain?
I don't....those were just the accusations made
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I did vote for him in the first election. I was going to vote for Jagmeet in the second until the debates. However, if someone in the NDP or the Cons actually put someone else up of substance, I'd happily vote for them. See, I don't just blindly hate or support anybody. I support POLICIES. I have voted every single political party since I started voting, depending on their policies and the current political/economical context.
I know you love constantly posting those pictures of him in blackface because it makes you feel superior and legitimizes your hate for him. I personally can recognize when someone has fucked up and owned up to it.
I'm not a fan, obviously, of some of the mistakes he's made, but again, I won't vote for The Tool. I'd consider voting Jagmeet again, but it depends on how the runup to the election plays out.
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That's how it works nowadays.
1998: Noblesville; 2003: Noblesville; 2009: EV Nashville, Chicago, Chicago
2010: St Louis, Columbus, Noblesville; 2011: EV Chicago, East Troy, East Troy
2013: London ON, Chicago; 2014: Cincy, St Louis, Moline (NO CODE)
2016: Lexington, Wrigley #1; 2018: Wrigley, Wrigley, Boston, Boston
2020: Oakland, Oakland: 2021: EV Ohana, Ohana, Ohana, Ohana
2022: Oakland, Oakland, Nashville, Louisville; 2023: Chicago, Chicago, Noblesville
2024: Noblesville, Wrigley, Wrigley, Ohana, Ohana
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In the news here, the top people running NY haven't spoken to him in months. I have heard multiple higherups say they have not spoken since X and every response was more than a few months.
WTH is watching after one another?
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If that really happened, I agree.
1998: Noblesville; 2003: Noblesville; 2009: EV Nashville, Chicago, Chicago
2010: St Louis, Columbus, Noblesville; 2011: EV Chicago, East Troy, East Troy
2013: London ON, Chicago; 2014: Cincy, St Louis, Moline (NO CODE)
2016: Lexington, Wrigley #1; 2018: Wrigley, Wrigley, Boston, Boston
2020: Oakland, Oakland: 2021: EV Ohana, Ohana, Ohana, Ohana
2022: Oakland, Oakland, Nashville, Louisville; 2023: Chicago, Chicago, Noblesville
2024: Noblesville, Wrigley, Wrigley, Ohana, Ohana
"Well, you tell him that I don't talk to suckas."
I don't know. Are you sure those things happened, and if so how do you know for certain?
The breast thing I believe was of him grabbing a persons name tag, or that is part of the story.
He sang to a gal which I thought was harmless.
He asked sexual questions to female staff members.
At the end of the day he behaved in a manner that someone of his stature should not.
1998: Noblesville; 2003: Noblesville; 2009: EV Nashville, Chicago, Chicago
2010: St Louis, Columbus, Noblesville; 2011: EV Chicago, East Troy, East Troy
2013: London ON, Chicago; 2014: Cincy, St Louis, Moline (NO CODE)
2016: Lexington, Wrigley #1; 2018: Wrigley, Wrigley, Boston, Boston
2020: Oakland, Oakland: 2021: EV Ohana, Ohana, Ohana, Ohana
2022: Oakland, Oakland, Nashville, Louisville; 2023: Chicago, Chicago, Noblesville
2024: Noblesville, Wrigley, Wrigley, Ohana, Ohana
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He still didn't act the way you're supposed to.