ALBANY, N.Y. — New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has offered his most detailed response yet to allegations that he sexually harassed two staffers, saying that his comments were intended to be "good natured."
A member of a Sexual Harassment Working Group in New York, Erica Vladimer, replied to the governor's statement in a tweet: “This is an absolutely disgusting, gaslighting response," she wrote. “No ownership of his actions, blaming his victims for ‘misinterpreting’ his ‘playfulness.’" Cuomo counsel Beth Garvey initially said Cuomo would appoint a former judge to look into the allegations. When that went over poorly,in which Attorney General Tish James and Chief Judge Janet DiFiore would jointly appoint an investigator. James rejected that idea, saying she wanted a referral that would give her office subpoena power in the matter.
"I never intended to offend anyone or cause any harm. I spend most of my life at work and colleagues are often also personal friends.
If he can't even tell the difference between good natured interactions and sexual harassment, hes not qualified to be in charge of anything. Its not a new or difficult concept.
What the hell is the matter with you you’re a grown man you’ve been married several times you have children get your ass to a therapist
This was not an apology; his comments were not good natured. They were sexist and way over the top of appropriate workplace behavior.
Fuck the lowest efficiency and irresponsible VA hospitals system! Fuck the whole American medical system, too low efficiency!
I believe him!
He can't be serious...such an absurd explanation for sexually aggressive, harassing comments. His statement doesn't deny he said the things he's accused of. He knows how this stuff goes down; he's seen the demise of many men for doing the same thing. It's just so stupid. Resign.
Have the FBI spend 2 days investigate like they did Kavanaugh
Me too.
This guy has to go, he is a clown.
Americans need to take the GOP to Court & sue them for obstruction, the insurrections, voters suppression , the smear campaigns, the lies & disruption of our gov’t. Let’s see how deep their pockets are. “HELP STOP THE LIES”
He’s innocent until proven guilty! Trump has been proven guilty time & time again, yet law enforcement allows him to be free & the GOP acquitted him & continue to push his lies. So try trump first, then al others!
Cuomo's statement reveals he still doesn't get it
Another arrogant pol goes a Bridge Too Far then comes up with “Dog ate my Homework” excuses. Time to go...
I believe New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, and know that this is a conservative backed witch-hunt aimed to weaken this Democratic GIANT. Democrats MUST rally around New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
A lot of men act that way unfortunately
Not good enough, ever and especially not when you are a high ranking government official.
Epstein & BillClinton were also very good natured. So was PrinceAndrew
If I called sexual harassment whenever anyone joked about sexual shit I'd have no friends. Also-if someone tries to kiss you-you can stop them. I'd like to know WHAT flirting is anymore-or HOW someone should let you know they're interested in you outside of an email or memo!
Is his sexual harassment actually a bigger offense than sending so many elderly to their death?
Just stop talking
Dont care Not even a bit
Is this why Sandra left.......your playfulness ?
I’m so tired of Dems eating their own.
Sure. Just like Biden is friendly and supportive not creepy and abusive when he gets handsy with women and girls. Just like Donald is just being Donald when he giggles about sexual assault. When are these people going to be held accountable for their behavior? Ever?
Timing = Distraction = Suspect = Set-up, hmmmmm!
KillerCuomo
Hmm. Sir, it’s not how you meant the comments it’s how others receive the comments that count. Please resign and save what remains of your dignity
That’s possibly the worst possible response you could’ve given in a situation like this, especially the word “playful”.
Playful? The ridiculous excuses men keep using to jusyify their bad behavior old & tired. Just stop.
based on the new standards. 'Good natured' does cut it anymore.
Just like forcing the elderly into nursing homes when the hospitals were empty was it good natured
“To be clear I never inappropriately touched anybody and I never propositioned anybody and I never intended to make anyone feel uncomfortable”. So what are they going after him for? Is this just a way to get him out?
I guess he didn't read anything about MeToo. Didn't attend sexual harassment training. People with authority have no business being 'playful' We know he has a temper. Makes threats on occasion. Female employees probably felt they had to endure in silence or lose job.
All year this guy had me believing he was an outstanding father of three daughters. Turns out he’d hit on their friends given the chance. 🤢
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