Andrew Cuomo’s Reign Is Over. Now It’s the Left’s Turn.
After years of bullying, brutal austerity, and massive giveaways to the wealthy, Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s rule in New York is finished. His allies are in disarray, never expecting their prince’s fall from grace. Now it’s time for the Left to step up and reshape New York for the many, not the few.
New York governor Andrew Cuomo has been called to resign from his position after allegations of sexual misconduct were brought against him. (Seth Wenig-Pool / Getty Images)
Rulers fall when powerful actors around them conclude that those actors’ interests will fare worse if the ruler stays in power than if the ruler leaves.
In recent days, New York governor Andrew Cuomo lost a critical pillar of his elite support. A growing chorus of state legislators previously called on Cuomo to resign or be impeached, including the majority leader of the State Senate. Now they have been joined by a dozen Democratic members of Congress, and, critically, by a bloc of Democratic moderates from Long Island who have been Cuomo’s bulwark against an ascendant left.
Andrew Cuomo’s narcissism suggests that it is quite possible that he won’t resign. And he may not be impeached. But make no mistake: Andrew Cuomo’s rule is finished. The post-Cuomo era of New York politics has begun.
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