New York's two Democratic United States Senators say Governor Andrew Cuomo should resign. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand say in a joint statement "due to multiple, credible sexual harassment and misconduct allegations, it's clear that Governor Cuomo has lost the confidence of his governing partners and the people of New York.
And one of Governor Cuomo's long-time supporters, Congressman Joe Morelle, now also says it's time for Cuomo to go. Morelle said by Tweet Friday evening: "It’s become clear that he cannot continue to effectively govern and provide the leadership our state needs during this critical time. For the good of all New Yorkers, the Governor should step down so that we can focus on the important issues facing our communities."
A seventh accuser came forward Friday with allegations of inappropriate behavior against Cuomo. Reporter Jessica Bakeman writes in New York Magazine that Cuomo took her hand and refused to release his grip during a holiday party in 2014. That's when he also put his arm around her back while asking for a photographer to take a picture.
Bakeman writes she didn't want to be in a photo with Cuomo where his hands were on her body. Bakeman also recounts something Cuomo said during the encounter. She said Cuomo asked, "Am I making you uncomfortable? I thought we were going steady."
A defiant Cuomo says this "simply did not happen" and remains firm in saying he never touched anyone inappropriately. The governor says New Yorkers know the difference between playing politics, bowing to "cancel culture," and the actual truth. He repeated his confidence in the Attorney General's investigation saying the facts will come out, suggesting there could be alternate motivations behind the allegations, although he declined to elaborate on what that could mean.