Cuomo on his future: 'I have a lot of options open, and I'm considering them'

[brooklynite]

Politico

NEW YORK — Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo continued his attempt at a comeback tour Thursday, laying out his own state budget priorities even though he’s out of office and denouncing what he continues to call a cancel culture that led him to resign in August amid sexual harassment allegations.

Cuomo gave an address and answered questions from the crowd for an hour at the Bronx church run by former Sen. Ruben Diaz Sr., a conservative Democrat whom the former governor often sparred with over same-sex marriage and abortion rights.

But with Cuomo looking for opportunities to tout his accomplishments and try to remake his scandal-scarred image, he accepted Diaz’s invite last week, often joking during the appearance about their differences but also their friendship.

And Cuomo continued to stoke speculation about a potential comeback, telling reporters who swarmed him after the speech that he hasn’t ruled out a return to office — or a potential run for governor.

[Rebl2]

1. Ummm

No not yet, if ever.

[jcgoldie]

2. cancel culture!

Always refreshing to see Democrats adopt right wing rhetoric to cover their own mistakes!

[SoCalDavidS]

3. The Delusions Of Some People In America Is Sad

I doubt he would even have the support of many New York DUer's, if he ran for Governor.

Now, if he were repub, then he might stand a good chance, because forgiving their own for being disgusting is kind of their brand.

[jcgoldie]

4. I don't think its a matter of forgiving for the GOP

The problem is they DGAF about respecting women or sexual harassment to begin with. Heck that's just guys being manly and stuff!

[SoCalDavidS]

7. Sure, They Have Little Respect For Women

It's PATHETIC that they still have a large % of women who will vote for them, and even many who hold office proudly as repub.

But the bottom line is, they reward disgusting behavior, and lawlessness in general. They'd see to it that Cuomo was vindicated, and then champion him as a defender of whatever Bullshit they were spinning that week/month/year.

His moral character shortcomings would be a plus for them, whereas we Democrats are embarrassed that he's one of us.

[Demsrule86]

11. I am forced to remind you that there were certain complaints from women who worked in the 16

primary and campaign. And women were mansplained about 'identity politics. How about the way Elizabeth Warren was treated when she wouldn't get out of the 2020 primary?

[Demsrule86]

9. The destruction of our folks begun by the GOP and enthusiastically carried throught by those

supposedly on our side is disgusting. I would vote for him if I lived in New York. Time to show the GOP and those less than loyal 'allies' that shit won't work anymore.

[hamsterjill]

5. He has every right to consider his options.

As far as I know, there have been no charges filed against him, right?

[SoCalDavidS]

8. He Absolutely Does

But he's clearly delusional if he thinks he stands a chance at this point.

If he runs, he'll be doing it for the campaign cash and perhaps exposure. To stay in the limelight, so to speak.

But the chances he gets more than 30% in any primary, is about the same as the chance the Detroit Lions win the Super Bowl next year.

[Demsrule86]

10. Why? I don't think the people wanted him gone...he was pushed out of office for political reasons...

and just like with Franken...it was all bullshit.

[jcgoldie]

13. Except that in Franken's case the accusations were BS

And in Cuomo's they were real.

[Demsrule86]

14. I don't believe the accusations against Cuomo either... and people here were mostly

gung ho for Franken's resignation...time we stopped piling on to right-wing bullshit attacks against our folks. Had, Northam and Fairfax succumbed to right-wing attacks and the usual suspects on our side piling on, the GOP would have had Virginia in 20 which would have impacted the election. I well remember threads here saying that both Northam and Fairfax should resign. Fairfax's career was likely destroyed with accusations from a woman who refused to have her allegations investigated but only wanted to 'testify' to the legislature. She of course must be believed . While GOP sex trafficers remain in office.

[jcgoldie]

15. whether you believe the accusations against Cuomo...

They appear to be objectively substantial and credible.

Here is a synopsis:

https://www.nytimes.com/article/cuomo-sexual-harassment-nursing-homes-covid-19.html

[Demsrule86]

16. I completely disagree. I do not find them credible.

I believe it was politically motivated by the right and sadly our side chimed in for political reasons.

[hamsterjill]

12. That's the way the system works.

[bucolic_frolic]

6. He's right!

Comedian. Such a funny guy!