In her new book "Madam Mayor," former Syracuse mayor Stephanie Miner accuses ex-Governor Andrew Cuomo of forcibly kissing her multiple times while they were in political conflict between 2010 and 2018. Miner describes these encounters as unwanted acts that reflect Cuomo's desire for power. She argues that his behavior, including bullying tactics, was commonplace in their political engagement, likening it to being manipulated within a political arena. Miner expresses frustration with Cuomo's administration, labeling it a complete failure and highlighting the challenges faced while navigating their often contentious relationship.
It was clearly unwanted. It was about power with him, the Democrat said of the encounters - while blasting Cuomo's administration as a total "failure."
I did not find Andrew Cuomo's kisses any more objectionable than the other ways he bullied me. It was part of the rules of engagement as a politician.
I was being manipulated but had no real choice. If I refused, it would cement me as someone who could not work with the most powerful elected official in the state.
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