Staff Reports
Lindsey Boylan’s 2021 revelation about Andrew Cuomo’s alleged sexual harassment helped bring the former governor’s chaotic regime to an end. Boylan, who once worked for Cuomo, was hailed as a hero by the Democrats, with high-profile figures like the state’s legislative leaders and even President Joe Biden publicly calling for Cuomo’s resignation. Fast forward to today, and the same crowd is suddenly quiet as Cuomo emerges as a serious candidate in the race for New York City mayor. One has to wonder if this “team” was more interested in the glory of denouncing a political opponent than in standing up for their values.
Boylan, feeling understandably betrayed, suggested that Democrats are now more concerned about their comfort and job security than the integrity of their previous claims. It seems that the #MeToo outrage has a shelf life, and unfortunately for her, it has expired when it comes to Cuomo. The stony silence from Democratic leaders regarding the former governor’s potential return to power suggests a different reality: a willingness to overlook past grievances for gains in political expediency. Their lack of outrage is both a puzzling and cynical twist of fate.
Andrew Cuomo, who was once forced out of office for allegedly harassing eleven women, has somehow bounced back to be a frontrunner in the mayoral race. His strategy for revival? Discrediting accusers and leveraging a record of governmental accomplishments amid a field of competitors who seem as appealing as soggy lettuce. Not to mention the current mayor is embroiled in his own corruption allegations, which could make old Andrew look like the less rotten apple in a barrel of worms.
Lindsey Boylan helped drive Andrew Cuomo from office in 2021 when the former aide came forward as the first woman to accuse the governor of sexual harassment. https://t.co/Dki1VOBONM
— Washington Times Local (@WashTimesLocal) March 6, 2025
New York Governor Kathy Hochul, who was quick to label Cuomo’s behavior as “repulsive,” now emphasizes the realities of the political landscape and the will of voters. It seems her moral compass has recalibrated along with the polls. Other big-name Democrats have refused to publicly condemn Cuomo, opting to play coy as they sit on the political fence. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer have also chosen to remain mum, avoiding statements that could ruffle feathers or alienate votes.
While Cuomo continues to rake in endorsements, Boylan’s commitment to combating his candidacy remains steadfast. Her determination to confront a man she claims undermined her integrity is commendable, but it raises the question: what happens when moral outrage contradicts political self-interest? In the grand scheme of New York politics, Cuomo’s calculated maneuvering could well find him leading the pack while the Democrats squabble over the crumbs of their own principles. Isn’t it ironic that the same leaders who once stood shoulder to shoulder with Boylan are now tiptoeing around their former champion, hoping he doesn’t remember their heyday of outrage?
