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[soothsayer]

1. Well it didn't help, he got it bad

[Ocelot II]

6. He got covid long before vaccinations were available, but vaccinations might help

lingering symptoms. That said, he shouldn't have used his brother's influence to jump the line.

[Budi]

13. Who said he did? Vanity Fair's opinion writer?

He sounds like the kid that got picked last for dodge ball.

Is the writer a Republican?

[Ms. Toad]

39. The article is about testing, not vaccinations. n/t

[Ocelot II]

41. My bad, never mind.

[Ms. Toad]

46. It's a bit understandable -

Since the article is about activity that took place a year ago, when tests were scarce. Now vaccines are scarce - so when you hear about COVID-related exercise of political influence the natural asumption is that it relates to current events.

[Treefrog]

20. Well, testing does nothing to cure or prevent the disease.

[hlthe2b]

2. Meh. Family member of head of state government. Continuity of Government dictates

risk reduction in most emergency plans dating back to H1N1--whether family/close contacts of heads of state or Federal government or members of Congress.

Not impressed with this attempt at creating scandal. Stick with the investigations in process and we'll "talk."

[brooklynite]

3. Family member in NYC while Governor is in Albany.

I don't see a critical need.

[hlthe2b]

4. Doesn't matter. It is a contact. It is defensible. I know you hate Cuomo,

and I'm not intent on defending him either, but waiting on the results of the investigations underway. That said, your bias is way out of control. You'd have him brought up on charges for jay-walking at this point.

[brooklynite]

12. "I know you hate Cuomo"

I DON'T "hate" Cuomo; I also don't LIKE Cuomo. I don't allow emotions to govern my opinions about political leaders. Now, I DO think that its likely that there's "there" there, and that he's a risk to keep in office in terms of winning the 2022 Election. THAT's why I think he should step down now.

Let me also note that despite my "bias" being "out of control", I wasn't the person who posted this.

[hlthe2b]

18. Your obsessive posting about him would argue otherwise...

[speak easy]

31. Me thinks thou doth protest too much :)

Hath the scoundrel turnest you down for lunch :joke:

[brooklynite]

36. Why would we have lunch?

If you know anything about me, you know I spend my political money where its actually needed, not where I get to "shmooze" or where someone makes an emotional appeal about beating a Republican I'm supposed to hate. Cuomo has never needed a dime for his elections, so I don't give him any.

[speak easy]

42. I was under the impression that "many" powerful people

consult with you before making important announcements :joke:

[Budi]

8. So they NEVER saw each other or their aging mom or anyone who may be in contact with the Gov of NY

BTW. Chris Cuomo really did have Covid
Considering the business he's in it isn't an issue except to those seeking one more knife in the back. Make it up, embellish it, lean the narrative so far Left & over the Right edge that its cheered on by Rep Elise Stefanik.

Yes. This hit piece, is leaning awfully close to RW Talking pts.
Is that the intent of this Vanity Fair writer?
----

The narrative of this shitty article is sick.
Vanity Fair has co-opted Politico's writing style now?

Truth is the writer has no damned idea what he's writing about.
It's an opinion clearly biased toward a particular political demographic for a particular result.

That's some 'I suppose 🤔' bucket of words he puked up. He should write C rated fiction for FOX News.

[jimfields33]

9. Are you serious?

Why do you think during a pandemic, he should see his brother or mother? I haven’t seen a family member since January 2020 and most haven’t as well all over the country.

[Budi]

24. LOL. Are you serious? Who says it happened because of "priviledge"

Oh yes. The Vanity Fair writer of a scab level hit piece article. Cuz he had an opinion as to "What Was Really Going On ".
RW talking pts sound exactly like this writer.


He's the Gov of NY. And as far as I recall THE ONLY ONE WHO GAVE THIS COUNTRY A SMIDGE OF HOPE TO HANG ONTO IN A CRISIS NOT SEEN BEFORE.

But whatever these sleaze writers write about, god forbid do not mention that part of Gov Cuomo's benefit to this country. EVER. That's the code they live & breathe by.

Typical of the propaganda style of writing by the Sirotas of the world.
Grind them into the dirt & hit & run.

This is some disgusting RW style writing.
Shame on Vanity Fair for printing it.

[jimfields33]

34. Well you are right.

Still doesn’t excuse him from seeing family members when it wasn’t allowed.

[Doc Sportello]

38. Totally ridiculous and unfounded accusation

The writer's name is Eric Lutz and it isn't hard to look up his articles:
https://www.vanityfair.com/contributor/eric-lutz

Some of his past work includes such "republican" talking point as an article about Eric Trump jumping the line for a vaccine and about Trump's big lie election conspiracy theory. Just a modicum of research would show that your charge that the "writer has no damned idea what he's writing about. It's an opinion clearly biased toward a particular political demographic for a particular result" is quite obviously just projection on your part.

[George II]

51. The Governor goes down to NYC most weekends, and he has a fully functioning office.....

....on 3rd Avenue in Manhattan (NYC) which he uses frequently.

[Arazi]

5. His brother is the governor of New York. Anyone in close or regular contact should be tested

Including direct family.

I don't begrudge him that at all

[JohnSJ]

10. I am not sure why some in the press seem to think this is an issue?

[lagomorph777]

11. And some very new DUers...

Welcome to DU, Gruf! Enjoy your stay!

[JohnSJ]

14. Understood

[Budi]

33. Batting a steady 1000, no less!

[Budi]

35. ROFL.. Well, judging by the hits lately Not All are playing the sanctmonious fair & equal game.

Try again.

[IzzaNuDay]

19. I agree with that

And I am betting 45's family inner circle had the same privileges. But do you see similar articles?
Vanity Fair can go pound sand.

[iemanja]

30. So because the Governor chose to break the quarantine measures

that he imposed on the state by being in regular contact with a member of his extended family, he should be defended for violating CDC guidelines in regard to distribution of the vaccine? So much for equality.

[PortTack]

7. This has been beaten to death already

Reasons given in above replies

They call it contact tracing!

[brooklynite]

15. So the Governor issued "stay at home" orders and discouraged family gatherings...

....but met in person with his brother? Is that you explanation?

[George II]

45. No it didn't. Governor Andrew Cuomo was asked about this in MARCH 2020, almost a year ago...

....when it happened.

But the calls for him to resign now have been waning, so it had to be resurrected.

Here he is addressing the testing of his mother and brother. It's dated March 31, 2020.

https://www.cbsnews.com/video/chris-cuomo-coronavirus-governor-andrew-matildas-law-protecting-their-mother/

Can we put this to bed NOW???????????????????

[George II]

49. He addressed the fact that his brother and mother were tested. At the time that was normal....

....procedure. First to be tested were seniors or those exposed/infected.

He didn't address preferential "treatment" (it was testing not treatment) because it wasn't preferential.

[demmiblue]

16. His fake coming out of quarantine bit on CNN...

when he already broke quarantine and was observed maskless while visiting his new house build with his family (and berating the bystander who called him out) should have been more of an issue. Imo, of course.

[Treefrog]

23. Yeah, I've lost any admiration I used to have for the governor, and I never much cared for his bro.

[George II]

21. Chris Cuomo was exhibiting all the symptoms of the virus so he was tested. Period!!!! ...

That's how it was done in MARCH 2020! Turns out he HAD the disease and was quarantined longer than usual for that period. Remember, this was March 2020, only weeks after the first case was diagnosed and everyone had little knowledge of what to expect or how serious it could or couldn't have been.

At that time it was thought that catching the virus was almost a death sentence.

Why are you on this one-person crusade to find dirt about Governor Cuomo? This is your second OP since last night on this same subject, and seventh post overall (out of 19)

[lagomorph777]

25. "Don't peddle right-wing talking points, smears, or sources"

Maybe this should be applied to the OP...

[Ms. Toad]

43. In March 2020,

Many people who had symptoms were unable to be tested. Diagnoses and treatment was often based on symptoms - not a positive test because tests were not yet readily available.

[pwb]

22. Don't care.

Mostly puke disinformation anyway.

[Budi]

26. Had no idea Vanity Fair employed RW opinion writers.

This is straight from the bottom of the barrell of amature journos vying for "Look at Me" validation.

[iemanja]

27. the commitment to maintaining inequality

for the rich and connected is notable. We are told that Cuomo didn't really harass eight women because all eight of those women are liars. Democratic women are engaged in a political conspiracy to replace a Democratic governor with a Democratic Lt Governor. Or if he did do what those women say, it's no big deal, we are told. Who are they to decide who can leer at or touch their bodies? What are the rights of women compared to power and privilege? Now we see Cuomo has taken advantage of his position by affording special treatment to his extended family. One wonders what people who defend such behavior actually think they believe in? Their commitment to power and privilege for the few over equality for the many couldn't be clearer.

[Kingofalldems]

40. You got that right.

[dsc]

50. I find it hard to believe that a literal celebrity

who worked for a news network couldn't get a test on his own.