Andrew Cuomo: “I was the one who found [Governor Hochul] to run initially…”

“… be in a rush to spe to his former number two, who he had at best a frosty relationship with right before he resigned. I know Governor Hochul very well. I was the one who found [Governor Hochul] to run initially as my lieutenant governor. I think it's because the assemblyman doesn't know her. He's only been there for a couple of years and he never showed up for work. So he's probably introducing himself.” (02:12–02:18)

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