It was odd a mindless partisan hack like Letitia James would go after anyone in her own party, much less Cuomo. But a day later, it's fairly obvious she was given marching orders.

Now we have Biden, Pelosi, and a group of Dem Governors all calling for Cuomo's resignation just hours after the AG's report? That does not happen without major behind the scenes orchestration.

Biden who can't decide what pudding he want for dinner calls for Cuomo to resign the same day the report is issued? Really? Pelosi, who refuses to even allow questions about the Chinese spy's concubine she has on the House Intel Committee, calls for resignation of the NY Governor? Really? A group of Governors who've collectively never attacked a Democrat outside of campaigns in their entire career all come out the day of the report with calls for Cuomo to step down? Really?

Nah. This has the feel of Xi Jinping taking down Jack Ma just to show everyone who's boss. A major leftist powerbroker (or group of them) behind the scenes has seen fit to release the hounds on Cuomo. Orders to take Cuomo out didn't come from Biden, Pelosi, or some no-name governors.

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Biden Calls on Cuomo to Resign Over Sexual Harassment Report;
Investigation says Cuomo showed 'deeply disturbing' conduct, often involving younger women; governor calls report biased
by Jimmy Vielkind
03 Aug 2021

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo harassed multiple women who worked for him in violation of state and federal law, a report from the state's attorney general concluded, prompting President Biden and other senior Democrats to call on him to resign.
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"This investigation has revealed conduct that corrodes the very fabric and character of our state government," Ms. James, who like Mr. Cuomo is a Democrat, said at a news conference.

In a fiery rebuttal, the third-term governor defended his behavior and said he would continue with the work of his office, adding the report mischaracterized personal interactions. "The facts are much different than what has been portrayed," Mr. Cuomo said.

His stance pushed his fellow New York Democrats closer to impeaching him, the state Assembly leader said, adding that Mr. Cuomo can "no longer remain in office." An unrelated federal investigation continues.

Ms. James's report largely confirms previously reported accusations by current and former state employees who said Mr. Cuomo, 63 years old, sexually harassed them or acted inappropriately in the workplace. It also includes several whose accounts hadn't previously been reported.

Ms. James said the violations of law alleged in the report were civil in nature and that her office wouldn't pursue a criminal investigation or charges. But she said other agencies could pursue cases.

Albany County District Attorney David Soares said Tuesday his office has an ongoing investigation into the governor's conduct and that he would make a formal request for all investigative materials related to the attorney general's report.

In a videotaped statement he released Tuesday, Mr. Cuomo said the report was a biased review. "That is just not who I am, and that's not who I have ever been," he said, noting specifically that he "never touched anyone inappropriately or made inappropriate sexual advances." At one point, he featured a montage of photos at political events, kissing, hugging and embracing men and women supporters, saying that "on occasion, I do slip and say 'sweetheart,' or 'darling,' or 'honey.'"

The political fallout from the report was immediate. Republicans and progressive Democrats reiterated that the governor should step down, but resignation calls spread to Democrats who have been longtime allies—including Mr. Biden and U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

"I think he should resign," Mr. Biden said at a White House news conference. The president said he hadn't spoken with Mr. Cuomo on Tuesday.

Governors from New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, and Rhode Island released a rare joint statement, stating they are "appalled at the findings" and called for Mr. Cuomo to resign.

The alleged harassment by the governor included inappropriate comments and unwanted hugs, kisses and touching that investigators claim was part of a pattern involving state employees and others. In all, the report detailed allegations by 11 women.

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This post was edited on 8/4/21 at 7:10 am