Four years after demanding his resignation over sexual harassment allegations, some New York Democrats are endorsing former Governor Andrew Cuomo for mayor. State Sen. Jessica Ramos is the latest politician to switch sides, mirroring the Republican shift toward Donald Trump. This change emphasizes a prioritization of immediate political concerns over past controversies, as illustrated by views from strategist Basil Smikle. Many voters seem willing to overlook allegations in pursuit of a candidate they believe can best serve current needs.
'Voters are doing for themselves in New York in many ways what Trump voters did during the presidential election, they are overlooking the allegations and the importance of the #MeToo Movement because what they want for their constituents or themselves is more immediately important,' said Basil Smikle, a New York Democratic strategist.
In a story published on Friday, Ramos told The New York Times that Cuomo is 'the one best positioned right now to protect this city' as Trump is 'threatening to bulldoze New York.'
You can determine whether or not this is justifiable or reasonable or in line with what it means to be a public servant,' Smikle continued. 'But you have someone with allegations against him, allegations made by a very credible individual in [state] Attorney General Tish James...
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