Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New York is known as a hard-charging, ruthless political operator. But his power has always come from two sources: legislators’ fear of crossing him and his popularity among the electorate. After recent scandals over bullying allegations, his administration’s handling of nursing home deaths and accusations of sexual harassment, the fear is gone. But does he still have the support of voters?
Gov. Andrew Cuomo of New York is known as a hard-charging, ruthless political operator.
But his power has always come from two sources: legislators’ fear of crossing him and his popularity among the electorate.
After recent scandals over bullying allegations, his administration’s handling of nursing home deaths and accusations of sexual harassment, the fear is gone.
But does he still have the support of voters?
Guest: Shane Goldmacher, a national political reporter for The New York Times.
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