Lawrence Interviews NY's First Woman Governor, Kathy Hochul - The Last Word - MSNBC

[Rhiannon12866]

Three weeks into her tenure, Governor Kathy Hochul – the first woman governor of New York – talks with Lawrence O’Donnell about the rejection of Trumpism in the California recall election, the fight against Covid-19 and the potential to transform state government in New York. Aired on 09/15/2021.

[NJCher]

1. You know what I can't get over with her?

She is straight up government, with many ideas on how to make things better. She seems dedicated to covering all the bases.

Whereas with her predecessor, we were dealing with power issues, posturing, and quite frankly, a lot of “it’s all about me” issues.

I didn’t realize this until I’d seen her in action a few times. She’s the kind of governor who can allow you to sleep at night.

With Murphy in nj, Ned in ct, and Kathy in ny, we northeasterners have some damn good governance.

[ancianita]

10. +1

[msongs]

2. so is anybody in NY missing cuomo? seems not nt

[Rhiannon12866]

3. I have never been so grateful that I live in New York with the way he handled the pandemic

We went from having 3 counties with the highest number of Covid cases to currently being state #9 having the fewest, despite the high population here. He stepped up when it counted.

[ancianita]

11. He solved problems in an unprecedented crisis, helped other governors & the nation know what works.

The "missing him" question misses the point.

[Harker]

13. Given that he isn't who I thought him to be...

I don't miss him at all.

The Gadsden flag waving guy at the end of the road whose "Impeach Cuomo" wall banner went up last year on his new home before the siding has... I think he'll miss him more.

We're fortunate to have a smart, compassionate, capable governor. The right woman at the right time.

[aeromanKC]

4. Presidential material

I'm even more impressed with her after every time i see her.

[Rhiannon12866]

5. I appreciated this interview, I had no idea she had such a stellar background and I'm in New York

And Lawrence was the one to conduct it since they obviously go way back.

[KT2000]

6. She is great!

I have never heard a politician stand up so solidly for women. She spoke so directly and defined the issue as it really is. I want to vote for her.

[Rhiannon12866]

7. And I'm grateful that I can vote for her! I appreciated Lawrence's detailed interview

I honestly didn't know much abut her until now, she has quite a stellar background and I agree that what she had to say was great!

[KT2000]

8. YES!!

[ancianita]

12. O'Donnell's introduction was one for the books. He and Rachel are great contextualizers.

She's the most rags-to-riches persistent fighter out there. It seems that only in New York would her rise be possible.

[Harker]

14. If you come to New York, or if she runs for national office one day

you'll get that chance.

[KT2000]

15. then she better run for

President!

[Harker]

16. I'm sorry we can't be expecting you.

She has my full confidence as our new governor.

Beyond that... we shall see!

[Earth-shine]

9. I feel like we got an upgrade! nt