With New York state government in turmoil, Democratic Attorney General Tish James is emerging as a figure who might play an outsize role in state politics over the coming weeks and months. Once a close ally of embattled Governor Andrew Cuomo, James is now overseeing an independent investigation of sexual harassment allegations against Cuomo. It comes after the first-term attorney general released an explosive report in late January that raised questions about the administration’s handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and nursing home data.
Politico reporter Anna Gronewold has been taking a close look at James’ career, her growing profile in Albany, and what it might mean if Governor Cuomo is driven from office.
https://wamcpodcasts.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/WAMCNewsPodcast3-11-21Episode182.mp3We’re in an unprecedented time in national politics. Does an interview we did back in 2012 about the national ticket, health and party loyalty...
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We speak with Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan, who won Tuesday’s Democratic primary in her bid for a third term, and Village of Cooperstown Mayor...