The controversy over Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s nursing home policy reached a new level Thursday after the state’s attorney general suggesting Cuomo’s administration …
The controversy over Democratic New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s nursing home policy reached a new level Thursday after the state’s attorney general suggesting Cuomo’s administration may have undercounted the number of COVID-related deaths among residents of nursing homes and long-term care facilities. The report represents a source of embarrassment to members of the mainstream media who touted Cuomo’s actions in the early days of the pandemic. MSNBC anchor Chris Jansing hailed Cuomo as a « leader in calling for science-based ways to fight this coronavirus. Her colleague, « Morning Joe » co-host Joe Scarborough, claimed, « Even lifelong Republicans tell me, they look at Cuomo and they’re like, ‘God, now there’s a leader.' » Jimmy Fallon and Chelsea Handler gushed over the prominent Democrat on « The Tonight Show. » « I heard, though, that you were crushing on our boyfriend, Andrew Cuomo, » Handler began. « Dude, everyone does, right? » Fallon reacted. « I think he’s fantastic. » « I mean, I’m so turned on by him. I’m so turned on by the leadership, » Handler expressed. CNN anchor Ana Cabrera massaged Cuomo’s ego during an interview, telling the governor, « Having heard you day after day after day at your press conferences, I have to wonder what it’s like to be in your shoes with the weight of this responsibility and just the sheer exhaustion you must be feeling right now.
