Kathy Hochul Set To Make History As New York's First Female Governor
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Accused sexual harasser Andrew Cuomo's fall from grace is giving his sidelined lieutenant governor the political opportunity of a lifetime.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s sudden resignation announcement on Tuesday means that the state’s lieutenant governor, Kathy Hochul, will step into his role and make history as New York’s first female governor. “I agree with Governor Cuomo’s decision to step down,” Hochul said in a statement Tuesday. “It is the right thing to do and in the best interest of New Yorkers.” I agree with Governor Cuomo's decision to step down. It is the right thing to do and in the best interest of New Yorkers.As someone who has served at all levels of government and is next in the line of succession, I am prepared to lead as New York State’s 57th Governor.— Kathy Hochul (@LtGovHochulNY) August 10, 2021
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