UPDATED - BREAKING: Jerry Nadler Says Governor Andrew Cuomo Must Resign

[DonViejo]

Source: Mediaite

By Aidan McLaughlin Mar 12th

House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler (D-NY) called for New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s resignation over allegations of sexual harassment on Friday.

“The bravery individuals have shown in coming forward to share their experiences with Governor Cuomo is inspiring, and I stand with them in support,” Nadler said in a statement posted to Twitter. “The repeated accusations against the Governor, and the manner in which he has responded to them, have made it impossible for him to continue to govern at this point.”

“Governor Cuomo is guaranteed due process under law,” he continued. “Although his accusers are credible and the charges against him are serious indeed, the investigations under way by New York State Attorney General Letitia James and the Albany police must be permitted to run their course before we reach judgment about his liability for any alleged criminal act. But there is a difference between formal investigations that may end in criminal charges and a question of confidence in our political leadership. The question before us is squarely a political judgment.”

“Governor Cuomo has lost the confidence of the people of New York. Governor Cuomo must resign.”

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UPDATE:

JUST IN: Top House Democrats Join Chairman Nadler in Demanding Cuomo Resign

By Colby HallMar 12th, 2021, 10:49 am

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Joint Statement from Reps. Ocasio-Cortez, Bowman on New York State Leadership

WASHINGTON — On Friday morning, Reps. Jamaal Bowman and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez released the following statement calling for Governor Cuomo’s resignation.

‘This week, the second sexual assault allegation and the sixth harassment allegation was leveled against Governor Cuomo. The fact that this latest report was so recent is alarming. and it raises concerns about the present safety and well-being of the administration’s staff. These allegations have all been consistent and highly-detailed. and there are also credible media reports substantiating their accounts.

“Unfortunately, the Governor is not only facing the accusation that he engaged in a pattern of sexual harassment and assault. There is also the extensive report from the Attorney General that found the Cuomo administration hid data on COVID-19 nursing home deaths from both the public and the state legislature.

As members of the New York delegation to the U.S. House of Representatives. we believe these women, we believe the reporting. we believe the Attorney General, and we believe the fifty-five members of the New York State legislature, including the State Senate Majority Leader, who have concluded that Governor Cuomo can no longer effectively lead in the face of so many challenges.”

full article
https://www.mediaite.com/news/just-in-ny-reps-aoc-and-bowman-join-chairman-nadler-in-demanding-cuomo-resign/

[NewDayOranges]

1. Shut up, Congr Nadler! The investigation hasn't

Even begun, yet!

What? You want Cuomo replaced by a Trump-friendly so he can pardon Trump in the state of NY?

[abqtommy]

14. +100

I totally agree.

[DownriverDem]

22. Totally disagree with Nadler

trump and his pussy comment says it all.

[GentleAlien]

28. AOC and Jamaal Bowman agree with Nadler

Sorry, but the last time I checked Democratic party wasn't a cult (as opposed to GOP). Personalities come and go, principles remain.

[brooklynite]

35. Please explain to we ignorant NEW YORKERS how he gets replaced by a "Trump friendly"?

[NewDayOranges]

36. Who is your Lt Governor? If he/she became

Governor, could Trump pull his/her strings?

[brooklynite]

39. For the millionth time this week...DEMOCRAT Kathy Hochul would succeed the Governor.

Was it impossible to look up?

[NewDayOranges]

41. Don't get mad at me because you're tired

Of explaining why no one should be worried about Trump being pardoned if Cuomo resigns...

The Governor has not been accused of criminal sexual behavior and until he is he should stay in office.

[brooklynite]

42. Not every behavior that warrants leaving office is criminal.

[azureblue]

56. so fire him because

he eats pork?

[George II]

47. Not immediately, but there's an election next year. I don't know who in the Democratic Party....

....would be our nominee next year? If we (as a Democrat and New York ex-pat) don't have a strong candidate we run the risk of losing the Governorship.

Even though on the surface New York is a blue state, it can very easily be turned around by the republicans.

[brooklynite]

50. And therefore it makes sense to replace a tainted elected official with someone else...

Lt. Gov. Hochul or AG James for example.

[Rhiannon12866]

66. You're right, New York is only a "blue state" because of downstate

My district just reelected Elise Stefanik.

[PoliticAverse]

2. 11 House Democrats from New York call on Cuomo to resign

https://www.axios.com/cuomo-resign-aoc-bowman-nadler-ca7c2879-a468-4813-83e9-bc62b27fcf26.html

Ten House Democrats from New York — including the chairs of the powerful Oversight Committee and Judiciary Committee — issued statements within minutes of each other on Friday calling for New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign in the wake of a sixth sexual harassment allegation.

Why it matters: Pressure for Cuomo to resign is now coming from Congress. 11 of the 19 House Democrats from the New York delegation have now called for his resignation, with the 10 on Friday joining Rep. Kathleen Rice, who called for the governor to step down on March after a third accuser came forward.

The list includes:

House Judiciary chair Jerry Nadler
House Oversight chair Carolyn Maloney
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Rep. Jamal Bowman
Rep. Mondaire Jones
Rep. Grace Meng
Rep. Yvette Clark
Rep. Adriano Espaillat
Rep. Nydia Velasquez
Rep. Anthony Delgado

[Stuart G]

9. Due Process..is...."Due Process"

[pnwmom]

15. This isn't a criminal case, it's an election. Due process doesn't apply.

In the unlikely event criminal charges are prosecuted, then it would.

[George II]

30. Probably one House seat in the NYC area is going to be lost to redistricting. Might this be....

....positioning and a subtle appeal to the State Legislature who will be doing the redistricting? Cuomo unfortunately has been boorish in all aspects of his Governorship, and he's pissed off a lot of Democrats, which could possibly be behind some of this.

I wish everyone would back off and let AG James complete her investigation. Despite his aggressive style, he's done a very good job in office. He didn't get elected three times for nothing.

[Just_Vote_Dem]

43. Thank you George

[pnwmom]

46. And what happens when she says she can't prove anything because most of the allegations

concerned things supposedly done in private?

We just say, oh that's good? Let's run him for a 4th term then. There can't be anyone better.

[FBaggins]

48. What possible connection do you see?

New York now redistricts with a redistricting commission - not the state legislature.

And even were it the legislature... what connection would there be to the governor of the state?

He didn't get elected three times for nothing.

He's now polling in the 30s. Obviously, many who voted for him have changed their minds.

[George II]

51. In February his approval rating was in the high 50s, low 60s. Don't know about the 30s now but...

...it has dropped as a result of all these as yet un-investigated and un-proven allegations.

[DownriverDem]

23. Still

totally disagree with these folks!

[thesquanderer]

24. Looks like Cuomo does not have a lot of friends among NY Dem politicians. (n/t)

[George II]

31. He's been a bit abrasive in office, but that doesn't mean he hasn't done a good job.

[NurseJackie]

3. I support due process.

[MisterNiceKitty]

4. True that

Just accuse someone of wrong doing and end their career? I don't think so. This must stop.

[pnwmom]

17. But this is an election, not a criminal case, and it's unlikely to ever be a criminal case.

That doesn't mean he deserves the office of Governor, or that NYers wouldn't be better off if he were replaced by the Democrat who is Lt. Governor.

[FoxNewsSucks]

5. Wait for the investigation to find proof.

and for the tRump crime family to be incarcerated.

[secondwind]

6. I also am in favor of waiting for conclusion of an investigation.

Seriously, WHY say anything at this point? It’s crazy!!

[bluestarone]

7. I stand for complete investigation OR

Whatever decision Cuomo makes! It's HIS call in my books!

[lagomorph777]

8. Roger Stone has weaponized us against ourselves.

Nice.

[LiberalArkie]

16. Yep

[dalton99a]

21. +1. No shit.

[Stuart G]

10. Al Franken, Al Franken, Al Franken, Al Franken, Al Franken, Al Franken...& Al Franken..

We need to get to the ....total truth of all of this ....Remember ...Al Franken...

[Historic NY]

11. Lots of allegations...however motivated

But no sexual assaults. The Gov is surrounded by a security bubble. I am certain they would have knowledge of the comings and goings. Resign before the investigation reaches a conclusion.

[pnwmom]

19. Sticking his hand up her blouse could count as a sexual assault. But I think a Governor

has a greater obligation than merely to refrain from criminal assaults, even if that action can never be proven.

[Escurumbele]

12. If none of these people asked for trump to resign after all of trump's immorality then they need to

SHUT THE F UP!

What a bunch of hypocrites. my goodness, when does it end?

It is very suspicious that all these women have come up, after many years, once Cuomo has reached high prominence for his job during the pandemic...If he did do the things they claim he did then he should apologize, but why would these women come out now? Why didn't they complain immediately? No, do not resign, too late for that if in fact it did happen.

[FBaggins]

52. ???

Which of these people fit that description to you?

Nadler certainly called on Trump to resign more than once... including voting to impeach multiple times and driving the impeachment process.

[Lonestarblue]

13. This is the same as sending a person to prison for murder without an investigation or a trial.

No one is saying the women’s claims aren’t true, but Cuomo (anyone for that matter) deserves a full investigation to determine the facts. Then if they support the women’s claims, it’s time for Cuomo to step down. I’m really disturbed that so many Democrats have jumped on the bandwagon with no investigation.

Edited to add: If this is what the Me Too movement has become, then even as a woman I can’t support it. Everyone accused of such actions deserves a chance to prove his or her innocence. Whatever happened to the whole notion f innocent until proven guilty?

[pnwmom]

20. No, it's not. The Governor isn't at risk of being deprived of his liberty,

he's just being asked to resign from a position of power and honor.

[dlk]

18. Rush to judgment?

Let’s wait and see what AG James investigation uncovers. This scandal has a Roger Stone smell. I don’t remember Nadler’s call for Trump’s resignation after so many sexual assault allegations, including rape.

[orangecrush]

25. Due process.

[hamsterjill]

26. No, Governor Cuomo should not resign.

This is something that I dislike about Democrats. They are so eager to show that “we aren’t like them” that they deny basic rights to the accused.

Let the investigation complete. Until then, Cuomo is innocent until proven guilty.

[ancianita]

27. It is revealing that when Democrats publicly decry one of their best, they play right into an old

right wing kompomat playbook and doubt machine that's been spread by the Putin's IRA through their trolls in 2015 against Clinton and now they run it against a favorite NY governor, with no care to convey facts or truth to Democratic voters in either case.

It's a purging playbook that only hurts Democrats' power and credibility in governance.

The press is complicit in seeking opportunities to drag down the Democratic Party every chance it gets.

What is wrong with Nadler, and how can he possibly benefit from joining a chorus of stalking horses for Republican gains in NY.

Investigate every single person who calls for Cuomo's resignation, and you will see flawed Democrats who've made bad decisions and who could be purged from the party, as well. What they do in case building against a strong leader is how we eat our own and gut our party down to a manageably mediocre opponent that Republican jackals can run against.

People need to complain to congressional Democrats to keep their mouths shut, literally speak up in support of Democrats and their party, and fight their cheap urges to play by the purging playbook that was written by their domestic and foreign opponents.

The reveal is that they haven't learned from the Clinton purge.

[ancianita]

29. Jerry Nadler's and Carl Heastie's Phone Number

2132 Rayburn HOB
Washington, DC 20515
Phone: [phone]


NY Assemblyman Carl Heastie
[phone]

Because supporting Democrats by rule of law -- not allegations or press hype -- is what good Democrats do.

[Stuart G]

32. Let's see--Proof, Proof, Proof, Proof, Proof, Proof, and More Proof!!!!... If a person's career &

life will be destroyed by accusations, ...then let us see PROOF, PROOF AND MORE PROOF THAT THE
ACCUSATIONS ARE TRUE AND CAN BE PROVEN...

ACCUSATIONS ARE .............ACCUSATIONS...................................................

.Let us all see and consider the ...Proof that they are true!.....................

Yes, they may look true, but that is not enough for me....Is it enough for you?

[ancianita]

45. Proof of harm to the people is my only measure of throwing a Democrat under the bus.

Nothing that comes out of press blaring and James' investigation will prove harm to New Yorkers. They know that he has done far more good for every New Yorker than harm, and that he faces defamation which eludes other governors who, in the first pandemic of our lifetimes, have made similar and even more mistakes than he.

[Roc2020]

34. DO. NOT. RESIGN.

Not after 4yrs of that P**** Grabber and Cuomo has done nothing nearly as bad.

[Jetheels]

37. Due process, this is the USA last time I looked.

And the 21st century.
Even Salem MA had trials.
Maybe Jerry needs to resign.

[melm00se]

38. This apologism

sounds like what was coming from another political party's ideologues in relation to one of their most visible leaders.

[Firestorm49]

40. Bullshit! I'm not condoning his actions by any means but

why was it OK for Trump or Jordan, or the many other Republicans?

[brooklynite]

44. My opinion of acceptable behavior is not based on what Trump was able to get away with.

[Politicub]

49. Cuomo is in a tough spot.

The allegations keep piling up.

[PoliticAverse]

53. And now there's a 7th accuser, and she's a reporter...

Cuomo Again Accused of Harassment, This Time by a Former Capitol Reporter
https://www.newsweek.com/cuomo-again-accused-harassment-this-time-former-capitol-reporter-1575791

[BlueJean]

54. My Question:

If this was going on for two or more years, why did these women only decide now to report this?

IMO, something doesn't smell right. They may be taking money from Republicans who want Cuomo out to install a Republican gov. who is willing to pardon T****.. I hope they thoroughly investigate each of these women's claims.

[BlueJean]

55. Something isn't right.

If this was going on for two or more years, why did these women only decide now to report this?

IMO, something doesn't smell right. They may be taking money from Republicans who want Cuomo out, so they can to install a Republican gov. who is willing to pardon T****. I hope they thoroughly investigate each of these women's claims.

[PoliticAverse]

63. What "isn't right" is no matter how many women report something some people won't believe it. n/t

[Dan]

57. Always proud when our political leaders stand up for doing the right thing as they

Did with Trump.

[marble falls]

58. Can we wait for at least an arraignment before we build gallows?

[Stuart G]

59. Quote from new member: Blue Jean(in this thread)post 55 - perhaps the answer to this Cuomo BS:

A simple answer to all this, and it makes sense. How the Republicans do it is anyone's guess. Here it is:

"They may be taking money from Republicans who want Cuomo out, so they can to install a Republican gov. who is willing to pardon T****. "

[IzzaNuDay]

60. Agree -- MC needs to be found guilty of harassment

Let this bear out in court.
The timing is suspicious at best.
You know 45 is waiting

Speaking of which -- all the cr@p 45 did to women, he was never held accountable.
Is there a statute of limitations?

[Shanti Shanti Shanti]

61. Add Schumer to the list, "Cuomo should resign", 5 min ago

[PoliticAverse]

62. Schumer, Gillibrand call for Cuomo's resignation.

https://wnyt.com/politics/schumer-gillibrand-call-for-cuomos-resignation/6040953/

Both of New York’s U.S. senators are calling for Gov. Cuomo to resign. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand issued a joint statement Friday afternoon.

“Confronting and overcoming the Covid crisis requires sure and steady leadership. We commend the brave actions of the individuals who have come forward with serious allegations of abuse and misconduct. Due to the multiple, credible sexual harassment and misconduct allegations, it is clear that Governor Cuomo has lost the confidence of his governing partners and the people of New York. Governor Cuomo should resign,” the senators said in their statement.

[Dan]

64. Did Schumer or Gillibrand call for Trump's resignation? I mean, Trump had like 20+ complaints.

[PoliticAverse]

65. I'm pretty sure they opposed his election in the first place and supported his 2 impeachments. n/t