Posted on 03/02/21
| News Source: The Hill
Rep. Lee Zeldin (R-N.Y.) said on Tuesday that he is “actively exploring” a run for New York governor as Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) faces mounting calls for his resignation.
In a tweet, Zeldin cited the ongoing controversy over Cuomo’s role in withholding data on coronavirus-related deaths in nursing homes, as well as mounting allegations of inappropriate behavior toward women, as the impetus for a potential campaign.
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“With his nursing home cover-up & abuse coming more to light, it's clear #CuomosGottaGo,” Zeldin tweeted. “As a NYer, I can't sit back as Cuomo attacks our freedoms, our wallets & our safety. After many msgs of encouragement & discussing w/ my fam, I’m actively exploring a 2022 run for Gov of NY.”
Zeldin, who has represented New York’s’ Long Island-based 1st congressional district since 2015, revealed his plans earlier on Tuesday in an interview with Newsday. read more at The Hill