“The View” co-host Meghan McCain spoke on Thursday about the sexual misconduct scandal surrounding New York Governor Andrew Cuomo.
So far, three women have accused the Democrat of three terms of sexual harassment or improper progress.
“Now I understand that I acted in a way that made people uncomfortable,” Cuomo told reporters at a news conference on Wednesday. “It wasn’t intentional, and I really and deeply apologize for it. I feel terrible about it and, frankly, I’m ashamed of it. I never touched anyone inappropriately.”
McCain noted on Thursday that it was time to “put a fork” in Cuomo’s political career before criticizing Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, DN.Y., for what McCain called a double standard in his response to allegations of sexual harassment against men powerful.
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In 2018, Gillibrand vehemently opposed the appointment of now Supreme Court judge Brett Kavanaugh, especially after Christine Blasey Ford alleged sexual misconduct against him.
“Enough. One allegation of credible sexual assault should be too much to get a lifetime appointment to the Supreme Court and make decisions that will affect millions of women’s lives for generations. Two is a shame. It’s time for a new nominee,” he said. Gillibrand said at the time.
Gillibrand was also the first Democratic senator to call for the resignation of the then senator. Al Franken, Minnesota, in the midst of his own sexual misconduct scandal.
“Kirsten Gillibrand, if, in quotation marks, ‘a critical attack claim is sufficient’, as you said – and as Joy [Behar] keeps pointing with Al Franken, “McCain began,” why is a claim sufficient for Brett Kavanaugh and Al Franken, but not good enough for Cuomo? “
“You are really silent, really silent, senator. You have nothing to say about it … Hypocrisy may last all day, but I overcame Cuomo,” she added.
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In a series of statements, Gillibrand said that Cuomo’s accusations of offensive behavior are “serious and deeply worrying” and that the three women “who have shown themselves have shown tremendous courage”. She said the charges against Cuomo were “completely unacceptable” and called for a full investigation – but did not actually demand his resignation.
Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer, DN.Y., also did not say whether Cuomo should resign or not.
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“The allegations that were made … are serious [and] very worrying, “he said, according to The Hill.” I have always believed that sexual harassment is not acceptable and should not be tolerated. “
New York State Attorney General Letitia James, also a Democrat, took control of an investigation into the governor’s actions on Sunday.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.