Embattled New York Governor refused to resign Friday during a live conference call with members of the press; saying he was elected by “the people and not politicians” and he still “has a job to do.”
“I’m not going to resign. I was not elected by the politicians. I was elected by the people,” said the Governor. “This is all I’m going to say about this topic at the time. I have a job to do. I’ve been doing it for 11 years. Everything that I have learned I am bringing to the table at this moment.”
Gov. Cuomo after being accused by 6 women of sexual harassment:
"People know the difference between playing politics, bowing to cancel culture, and the truth. Let the review proceed, I am not going to resign." pic.twitter.com/3K1a0yPjoS
— Caleb Hull (@CalebJHull) March 12, 2021
Breaking News: Powerful Democratic members of New York's congressional delegation, including Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Jerry Nadler, called on Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign. https://t.co/Nl2MEVeBhg
— The New York Times (@nytimes) March 12, 2021
“That’s what I’m going to focus on,” he added. The people of this state have known me for 40 years,” he added.
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BREAKING NOW: Majority of NY State Legislators Call for Andrew Cuomo to Resign, Police Involved
The majority of legislators in New York State are urging Governor Andrew Cuomo to resign from office after a sixth allegation of sexual assault was reported to police in the state capital of Albany.
“New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s grip on power appeared increasingly threatened Thursday as a majority of state legislators called for his resignation and police in the state capital said they stood ready to investigate a groping allegation,” reports the Associated Press.
BREAKING: Majority of New York state legislators call for Gov. Andrew Cuomo's resignation amid sexual harassment allegations and nursing home scandal.
— Benny (@bennyjohnson) March 11, 2021
“The Times Union of Albany reported Wednesday that an unidentified aide had claimed Cuomo reached under her shirt and fondled her after summoning her to his official residence late last year. Cuomo said he never touched anyone inappropriately,” adds the website.
Read the full report here.
Bill De Blasio Says Andrew Cuomo Must Resign, ‘Can No Longer Serve as Governor’
Big Apple Mayor Bill de Blasio called-on Governor Andrew Cuomo to resign from office Thursday; saying he “can no longer serve” as two scandals spiral out of control.
“It is disgusting to me, and he can no longer serve as governor,” de Blasio said during a press briefing.
Breaking: New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio called on Gov. Andrew Cuomo to resign after the sixth allegation of sexual misconduct surfaced.
"It is disgusting to me, and he can no longer serve as governor," the mayor said today.@dcexaminer https://t.co/rwpeluIILc
— Mike Brest (@MikeBrestDC) March 11, 2021
Congress has passed the #AmericanRescuePlan! Join me and @SenSchumer at City Hall. https://t.co/LHF2tD5Wxw
— Mayor Bill de Blasio (@NYCMayor) March 11, 2021
JUST IN: @BIlldeBlasio has called for @NYGovCuomo to resign from office amid a flurry of sexual harassment allegations.https://t.co/FE4lUQILAf
— Washington Examiner (@dcexaminer) March 11, 2021
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