CNBC: Andrew Cuomo Mulling Challenge To NY Gov

March 16, 2022 Democrats, Politics

Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is considering a run against his replacement and fellow Democrat, Gov. Kathy Hochul, as part of an attempt at a comeback after resigning in disgrace amid multiple accusations of sexual harassment by former aides, according to people familiar with the matter.

Cuomo, who reluctantly left office last year after denying the harassment allegations, has been fielding calls from supporters about a possible run against his former lieutenant governor. His aides have been conducting their own internal voter polling on a potential matchup, these people explained.

After a recent public poll from Emerson College and The Hill showed Cuomo was a few points behind Hochul, the former governor received calls from allies encouraging him to run against Hochul.

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Ex-New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo considers running against Kathy Hochul despite opposition from his own party https://t.co/paBrq3RQcT

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