In Rare Moment of Unburdening, de Blasio Accuses Cuomo of Petty Politicking
Mayor Bill de Blasio unleashed a string of frustrations toward Governor Cuomo in an interview yesterday, accusing Cuomo of acting out of "revenge" and political pettiness rather than in the best interests of his constituents.
NY1 Noticias reporter and host of Pura Politica Juan Manuel Benitez discusses the ongoing feud between the mayor and the governor and explains what this boiling point moment means for their inextricable relationship moving forward. Plus: the powerful pushback against Donald Trump and his anti-immigrant remarks.
.@JuanMaBenitez says de Blasio's comments against Cuomo were like "dropping the mic" before disappearing on vacation. pic.twitter.com/6QsAKdpmKs
— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) July 1, 2015
Do you find yourself taking a side in this feud between Mayor de Blasio or Governor Cuomo? Tell us why here, or call 212-433-9692.
— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) July 1, 2015
Caller to @BrianLehrer on Cuomo: "He's sort of a childish, petty guy." Not the 1st caller to call Cuomo petty
— Yasmeen Khan (@yasmeenkhan) July 1, 2015
"We need to stop the name-calling. This mayor should be applauded, and I hope he has a great vacation!" -caller Dina
— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) July 1, 2015
@BrianLehrer I'm with the mayor. Confirms my long held feelings about the gov. He's a political gangster.
— Craig Gordon (@NowAgePress) July 1, 2015
Barbara (Bronx) finds Cuomo "so unbelievably puzzling." "The closest thing we have to another Nixon. A lot of talent but very vindictive."
— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) July 1, 2015
.@BrianLehrer's listeners are really letting Governor Cuomo have it. "Blowhard." "Disgraceful." "Petty." "Very vindictive." "A weasel."
— Mythili G. Rao (@MythiliRao) July 1, 2015
@BrianLehrer Have never been a fan of Cuomo, but he completely turned me off when he wouldn't even acknowledge @ZephyrTeachout last year.
— Isabel (@MlleIsabelH) July 1, 2015
Pivoting the conversation now to talk about Trump + his xenophobic comments against immigrants. Join the conversation on air: 212-433-9692.
— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) July 1, 2015
"I don't think Donald Trump is trying to be president. I think he's trying to get a better TV contract," says @JuanMaBenitez.
— WNYC (@WNYC) July 1, 2015
@BrianLehrer be wary of dismissing the clowns we hate. Trump ranked # 2 in fox poll
— Julie Raimondi (@JulieRaimondi) July 1, 2015
