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jmyrlefuller:
https://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/41845/20200708/cuomo-s-emergency-powers-questioned

by Karen DeWitt
July 8, 2020

A coalition of government reform groups say the New York State Legislature should consider limiting some of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s emergency powers gained during the pandemic and return, at least remotely, to meeting in session to set policy for the state.

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Some state lawmakers, including Republican legislative leaders as well as some liberal Democrats, have also called for reining in some of the governor's powers.

Cuomo, asked about the letter Monday during a coronavirus briefing, condemned the idea, saying that the idea is “stupid.” He said with the virus spiking alarmingly in other states, “there is no thinking American who does not believe that this is a state of emergency.”

“And stupid is a strong word, but sometimes it’s just stupid,” said Cuomo.

Melissa DeRosa, Cuomo’s chief of staff, said the successful management of the virus during the past few months would not have been possible if the governor were not empowered to quickly implement changes. She called the proposal “ignorant” and accused lawmakers who back the idea of being “completely political.”

Cuomo could not give a date for when he thinks it’s appropriate that the emergency powers end, saying “when COVID ends, the emergency ends.”

jmyrlefuller:
In other words, the governor will not give up his dictatorial powers if there is a single case of the virus, anywhere. If the virus becomes endemic and never goes away (a distinct possibility), he can remain dictator forever.

This guy needs to be physically removed from office.

sneakypete:
They can try,but I don't see it happening. NYC decides what happens in NY State,not the other way around. That's where all the money is,and it is the same money that buys the politicians. They ARE going to get what they want.

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