The Issue: Calls for Gov. Cuomo to step down in the wake of nursing-home deaths and harassment claims.
Two of the defining characteristics of today’s liberals is their fawning self-adulation and undeniable hypocrisy (“Cuomo’s Corrupt Lies,” Editorial, March 6).
Gov. Cuomo was lauded a year ago for his leadership in the early stages of COVID. Only now it turns out that he flat-out lied about the number of COVID-related deaths in nursing homes.
On top of that, he has been accused by several women, including former staffers, of sexual misconduct. Except for a few state lawmakers, the left is silent — notably Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, whose failed presidential run was based on women’s rights.
Cuomo, who demanded that Judge Brett Kavanaugh take a lie-detector test, refuses to do so himself. The sham is laid bare for all to see.
John Bliss
Newburgh
When is this all going to finally end with Cuomo?
First it was the nursing-home deaths that his staff did not report. Then it was him allegedly putting his hands on younger women and making sexual advances, including propositioning one of his 25-year-old aides.
This governor is out of line and should not be sitting in Albany. Either he resigns or should be impeached.
Cuomo, you’re a big disappointment to New York. It’s time for you to be replaced.
Rob Johann
Queens
I can only feel continued anger and dismay regarding our illustrious governor.
This man knew full well that his former aide Charlotte Bennett had experienced sexual trauma in her young life, and yet he continued on with sexual advances and innuendos. How low can a person go? He, a father of daughters, should all the more be ashamed of himself.
I agree with using the appropriate process, however I believe what Bennett has said, and I applaud her for her strength.
Judy Anastasio
Staten Island
The polls show Cuomo disintegrating daily.
Now that everyone knows he’s a pervert, the Emperor of New York needs to held responsible for covering up thousands of deaths from his deadly mandate.
This ruthless, pompous dog of a leader needs to be indicted and impeached. Cuomo lies as the walls are closing in on him hard and fast. Good riddance.
Vincent Conti
Staten Island
The hits just keep on coming when comes to Cuomo.
It’s bad enough that information about the sexual harassment allegations is coming to light, and it’s even worse than we first thought.
There’s also the nursing-home scandal involving the deaths of elderly people in the thousands.
Cumo’s top aides hid the extent of this fact. Of course they are guilty, but they didn’t do this by themselves.
If the attorney general has all involved parties give statements under oath, I am quite sure no one would want to take the fall for Cuomo and commit perjury as well.
Many families rightfully want a full explanation for why this was allowed to happen in the first place.
Cuomo could also be looking at a class-action lawsuit as more of the sad truth comes out.
Joseph Comperchio
Brooklyn
This is what happens when there are no term limits for a politician. They think they can get away with it because they have so many people in their back pockets.
Former Gov. Eliot Spitzer stepped down for less. Why not Cuomo? Who cares if he’s single? He still acted inappropriately.
Theresa Rohr
Hamburg, NJ
The worst of Cuomo’s crimes is not his abuse of women, which is bad enough.It’s the thousands of nursing-home deaths he’s responsible for.
Before that, it was making New York the highest taxed state in America, causing residents to flee to friendlier climates. He has been a colossal failure during his tenure as governor.
He should open the city, open the schools, open the restaurants, then go away.
And note to liberals: Start voting with your head, not your bleeding heart.
JR Cummings
Manhattan
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