Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York takes the elevator to the U.S. Capitol on Friday, January 22, 2021 in Washington. (Photo AP / Manuel Balce Ceneta)
In Writing
UPDATED AT 9:18 AM PT – Monday, January 25, 202
Tensions are reported to be rising between Senator Chuck Schumer (DN.Y.) and Gov. Andrew Cuomo (DN.Y.). According to a New York Post article Sunday, the two have a “much better working relationship.”
A Democratic member reported that “there was a huge tension” between Schumer and Cuomo in the spring over coronavirus legislation.
Governor Cuomo even threatened to sue the federal government after demanding stimulus legislation, which Schumer participated in its construction, which did not do enough for New York.
“If Washington does not provide New York State with our fair share of funding, we will continue the lawsuits because I cannot represent the people of that state in good faith and I know they are being harmed,” he said. democratic governor. “And you know they’re being treated unfairly.”
COVID showed us the low tide in America.
He exposed the ugliness below.
Racism, disparities and inequality.
In New York, we will make sure that no New Yorker lags behind in the distribution of vaccines.
– Andrew Cuomo (@NYGovCuomo) January 23, 2021
However, with Senator Schumer shifting seats to the Senate majority leader, he can now work harder to appease the governor.