It’s sad that Andrew Cuomo engaged in what New York state investigators describe as a pattern of sexual harassment, unwanted touching and inappropriate comments involving 11 women, including one instance of retaliation.

It’s sad that Cuomo created what was described as a toxic culture where everyone — including the women involved — was afraid to say no to him.

Whether it’s Executive Assistant #1, who says Cuomo grabbed her butt, gave her unwanted kisses and at one point "reached under her blouse and grabbed her breast." Whether it’s State Trooper #1, who says Cuomo "ran his hand across her stomach, from her belly button to her right hip, while she held a door open for him at an event." Leaving her feeling "completely violated." Whether it’s Charlotte Bennett, who says Cuomo propositioned her and texted a friend, "GOING TO BURST INTO TEARS...Yes, like shaking…I’m so upset and so confused.".

A former aide texted a current Cuomo staff member about Bennett’s account: "It’s crazy that if you or I did what is alleged we’d be fired on the spot no questions asked…and it would be the right thing too." The current official’s response: "That’s the damn truth.".

In similar fashion, Cuomo aired a photo montage of him hugging and kissing men and women.

Early last year, the press portrayed Cuomo as a heroic figure for his Covid briefings (before the coverup of nursing home deaths emerged), and touted him as a running mate for Joe Biden.

CNN took no action for what it said were "inappropriate" actions when the Washington Post reported that Chris Cuomo had joined the governor and top aides in strategy calls.

The press knew full well that Cuomo could threaten allies as well as opponents, but portrayed that as part of a hardball style that got things done