Tague: Fake ‘Repeal’ Bill Rewards Embattled-Cuomo’s Actions & Behavior

Assemblyman votes against bill that will actually expand and extend indefinitely Cuomo’s abused emergency powers

“The fake repeal of Gov. Cuomo’s emergency powers is alarming and disgusting.

“Less than 24 hours after the second victim of Gov. Cuomo’s sexual harassment went on national television with detailed and documented accounts of his perverted sexual predatory behavior, Assembly Majority members are rewarding the governor with expanded powers.

“Less than 24 hours after it was reported that the Cuomo administration intentionally and successfully altered a report on nursing home deaths last year, Assembly Majority is rewarding the governor by extending his emergency powers indefinitely.

“Assembly Majority is rewarding the governor’s behavior by giving him a contract extension.

“Assembly Majority members are rewarding his abhorrent behavior and decision-making by letting him retain control of making decisions on the fate of restaurants, schools, gyms and small businesses across the state – including shutting them down.

“The governor himself admitted this deal was negotiated with his top staff. He made out great. And as is tradition with this governor, New Yorkers got the crap end of the stick.”