A damning report on Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s conduct in office explores deeply important questions involving the problems of sexual harassment and toxic workplace environments.
But on a more purely political level, the report also shines a light on some broader changes within the Democratic Party: a shifting party power structure, the rise of new priorities and the difficulty in steering clear of internal warfare even when in power—maybe especially when in power.confirmed previous accusations by current and former state employees that Mr. Cuomo sexually harassed them or acted inappropriately, and that his behavior fostered a hostile environment. Mr.
The Cuomo controversy comes as the party is at a kind of inflection point. Issues such as gender and racial equality are taking on a greater prominence on Democrats’ list of priorities, while a younger and more diverse set of rising leaders is demanding a greater voice in adjudicating them. Meantime, even powerful longtime figures are under pressure to adapt to a more progressive agenda.
Mr. Cuomo’s predicament punctuates each of those trends. The accusations against him center on sexual harassment, where there is less and less tolerance for questionable behavior. He stands accused by a female, Black attorney general who seems unfazed in challenging a man who has been her party’s ultimate New York power broker and, until just a few months ago, a celebrity widely hailed for his handling of the Covid-19 pandemic.
GeraldFSeib Lol literally everyone on the left (including Biden) have called for him to resign. There is no tension. Meanwhile on the right…
GeraldFSeib Hell, they just thought they were in power and they knew this was coming...thanks Andy Babe 😬
GeraldFSeib There is accountability in the Democratic Party unlike the GOP GOP The Party of Lies, Misinformation, Hate And … Insurrectionists
GeraldFSeib 为了掩盖疫情,疯狂转移注意力。
GeraldFSeib If only the WSJ gave Matthew Gaetz's paedophilia as much press as they're giving Cuomo now.
GeraldFSeib What tension? They all asked him to resign. Cover scumbags GYM and MATT
GeraldFSeib this is terrible news
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