New York, March 13 : US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer urged New York Governor Andrew Cuomo to resign, the most powerful Democratic voice so far to pressure the latter to quit amid multiple allegations of sexual harassment against him.
Schumer, who represents the state of New York in the Senate, said in a statement issued jointly on Friday with fellow Democratic Senator Kirsten Gillibrand that they believed it would be difficult for Cuomo, also a Democrat, to continue to hold on to power given the controversies, reports Xinhua news agency.
“Confronting and overcoming the Covid crisis requires sure and steady leadership,” the two Senators said.
“We commend the brave actions of the individuals who have come forward with serious allegations of abuse and misconduct.
“Due to the multiple, credible sexual harassment and misconduct allegations, it is clear that Governor Cuomo has lost the confidence of his governing partners and the people of New York. Governor Cuomo should resign,” they added.
The statementdealt what seemed to be another detrimental blow to Cuomo, as he faced a new wave of calls to step down when House Democrats representing New York, including Jerry Nadler and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Jamaal Bowman, joined the growing chorus Friday demanding the three-term Governor’s departure.
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