“The View” co-hosts Meghan McCain Voiced on thursday Andrew Cuomo on the sexual abuse scandal surrounding the New York village.
To date, three women have accused three-term Democrats of sexual harassment or making inappropriate progress.
“I understand now that I acted in a way that people felt uncomfortable,” Cuomo told reporters at a press conference on Wednesday. “It was unintentional, and I truly and deeply apologize for it. I feel terrible about it and frankly, I’m embarrassed by it. I never touched anyone inappropriately.”
McCain commented on Thursday that Sen. Christian Gillibrand, D.N. It’s time for Cuomo’s political career to “stick a fork” before he was criticized, McCain called a double standard in his response to sexual harassment against powerful men.
In 2018, Gillibrand opposed the nomination of now-Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanuagh, especially after Christine Blessy Ford accused him of sexual misconduct.
“Enough is enough. A number of credible sexual harassment claims should have been made to get a lifetime appointment and judgment in the Supreme Court, which would affect the lives of millions of women over generations. Two is an embarrassment. It’s a new nominee.” Time for, ” At that time Gillibrand said.
Gillibrand was also the first Democratic senator to call for Sen’s resignation. Mr. Minnesota’s Al Franken among his own sexual misconduct scandal.
“Kirsten Gillibrand, If, Quote, ‘A Critical Attack Claim Is Enough'”, as you said – and as Joey [Behar] Pointing with Al Franken, “McCain said,” Why is one claim enough for Brett Kavanuagh and Al Franken, but not enough for Cuomo? “
“You are real quiet, real quiet, senator.” You have nothing to say about this… hypocrisy can go on all day, but I am too much on Cuomo, ”she said.
In a series of statements, Gillibrand has stated that allegations of abusive behavior by Cuomo are “grave and deeply concerning” and that the three women “who have come forward have shown tremendous courage.” She has said the claims against Cuomo are “completely unacceptable” and called for a full investigation – but downplayed the demand for her resignation.
Senate Chief Leader Chuck Schumer, DN.Y., has also remained silent on whether Cuomo should resign.
“Those who have been accused… are serious. [and] Very upset, “he said, According to Hill. “I have always believed that sexual harassment is not acceptable and should not be tolerated.”
New York State Attorney General Letitia James, a fellow Democrat, Took control on sunday Investigation of the functions of the Governor.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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