How precarious is Andrew Cuomo's political future?
Published Date: 3/2/2021
Source: CNN
Following positive press for his handling of covid-19 at the beginning of the pandemic, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is now facing an onslaught of criticism for misleading information about nursing home deaths, alleged bullying, and alleged sexual harassment. In this latest episode of The Point, CNN’s Chris Cillizza explains what this means for Cuomo's political future. SOURCES AND FURTHER READING: Cuomo says he's 'truly sorry' for workplace comments he says were 'misinterpreted as an unwanted flirtation' following sexual harassment claims https://www.cnn.com/2021/02/28/politics/cuomo-harassment-claims-independent-lawyer/index.html Cuomo Is Accused of Sexual Harassment by a 2nd Former Aide https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/27/nyregion/cuomo-charlotte-bennett-sexual-harassment.html My story of working with Governor Cuomo https://medium.com/@lindseyboylan4NY/my-story-of-working-with-governor-cuomo-e664d4814b4e Cuomo admits error but defends delaying release of data on Covid-19 deaths at long-term care facilities https://www.cnn.com/2021/02/15/us/new-york-cuomo-covid/index.html New York governor's top aide admits administration delayed the release of Covid-19 deaths in long-term care facilities over federal investigation concerns https://www.cnn.com/2021/02/12/us/new-york-aide-apology-covid-deaths-facilities/index.html New York Gov. Cuomo says he should have been more aggressive against Covid death 'misinformation' and announces nursing home reform initiative https://www.cnn.com/2021/02/19/us/cuomo-covid-19-nursing-home-deaths-misinformation/index.html New York State Department of Health undercounted Covid-19 deaths in nursing homes, attorney general's report says https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/28/us/new-york-nursing-homes-covid-19/index.html Attorney General James Releases Report on Nursing Homes’ Response to COVID-19 https://ag.ny.gov/press-release/2021/attorney-general-james-releases-report-nursing-homes-response-covid-19 AOC calls for 'full investigation' into Cuomo's handling of nursing homes https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/feb/19/aoc-andrew-cuomo-nursing-homes-investigation Cuomo said 'he can destroy me': NY assemblyman alleges governor threatened him over nursing homes scandal https://www.cnn.com/2021/02/17/politics/cuomo-ron-kim-nursing-home/index.html About me: I was named "best dressed" in 7th grade. That, along with being CNN's editor at large and author of the daily "Point" newsletter are my proudest achievements. Look for me here every Tuesday and Thursday to find out what’s really going down in politics. CREDITS Writer: Chris Cillizza Producer: Allison Gordon The Point Editor: Leigh Munsil Video Editor: Michelle Cho Follow Chris on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cillizzac/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/cillizzacnn Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chris.cillizza/ Subscribe to The Point newsletter: https://www.cnn.com/specials/politics/the-point-with-chris-cillizza?source=Point_Youtube. #CNN #Cillizza #AndrewCuomo