Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of NY takes the elevator to the US Capitol on Friday, January 22, 2021, in Washington. (AP Photo / Manuel Balce Ceneta)
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UPDATED 9:18 PM – Monday, January 25, 202
Tensions are mounting between Senator Chuck Schumer (DN.Y.) and Governor Andrew Cuomo (DN.Y.). According to a New York Post article on Sunday, the two have a “working relationship at best”.
A Democratic source reported that “there was enormous tension” between Schumer and Cuomo in the spring over coronavirus legislation.
Governor Cuomo even threatened to sue the federal government after alleging that the stimulus legislation, which Schumer played a major role in construction, did not do enough for New York.
“If Washington does not provide the state of New York with our share of funding, we will be in litigation because I cannot represent in good faith the people of this state and know that they are being harmed,” said the Democratic governor. “And know that they are being treated unfairly.”
COVID showed us the low tide in America.
He exposed the ugliness underneath.
Racism, disparities and inequalities.
At the NYS, we will ensure that no New Yorkers are left behind in the distribution of the vaccine.
– Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) January 23, 2021
With Senator Schumer transferring seats to the Senate majority leader, however, he can now work harder to appease the governor.