Let us distill the Cuomo investigations and controversy and understand why a slim majority still support him remaining in office.
For starters, I have never been a supporter of the Cuomos, not only because I worked for Ed Koch and George Pataki, but because they’ve been an integral part of the state’s liberal excesses.
Along with many Republicans and virtually all Democrats I know (I stay away from most so-called “progressives”), I, like President Biden, support his remaining at least until the conclusion of the inquiries.
To be sure: the women’s allegations concern grossly inappropriate and unethical behavior. That said, they are virtually of no legal consequence. Surely, I would not want my daughter subject to same, but enhanced policies can make sure that women can say “knock it off” without sanction or retribution.
This leaves the nursing home/Covid response. Andrew Cuomo wanted to be a singular hero and disused the USNS Comfort and Javits Center purposefully. He then used some time to pen a book and revel in an Emmy.
Notwithstanding this outrageous dereliction, unless the attorney general finds specific orders from the governor – in writing or corroborated by others under penalty of perjury – this too shall pass.
The collective fear of those like me revolve around the leftists, the “progressives,” who are out to reduce our lives, educational systems, universities, housing – in short, everything – to “wokeness,” racial “bean counting” and mass, punitive taxation.
There being at present no alternative, it is in the best interest of the taxpayers of this city and state that Andrew Cuomo complete his term of office.
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Jeffrey Wiesenfeld
Great Neck
