Cornered, Andrew Cuomo resists. But for how long? Dropped by his family, the governor of New York, accused of having sexually harassed 11 women, can defend himself, he must face the facts: whatever the gravity of the facts with which he is accused, he has plus the support of the pundits of his party. Confidence is broken. It’s hard to imagine him continuing his political career in these conditions. However, officially, he is still seeking a fourth term, for 2024.
Embarrassing for Democrats
On Tuesday, the day of the presentation of the results of a four-month independent inquiry, Nancy Pelosi, the Democratic leader of the House of Representatives, and President Biden, friends of the governor, both ruled that he should resign. To these voices were added those of several Democratic governors. New York senators Chuck Schumer, leader of the Democratic majority, and Kirsten Gillibrand, did not wait for the 165 pages of inquiry to suggest that he leave. The current mayor of New York, with whom he has strained relations, also urges him to leave. The probable future mayor, Eric Adams, also. He calls on parliament to “go ahead with the impeachment procedure if the governor does not resign”.
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