Andrew Cuomo: “It became political real fast because it was a presidential…”

“You know, that's. Well, in the beginning, before it became political, people party had nothing to do with no people believe. But it became political real fast. It became political real fast because it was a presidential election year and the Republicans were very nervous about getting blamed. And people started to say, well, where's the federal government taking control? Why are the governors in control? Why is Cuomo in control in New York and Newsom in California?” (34:18–34:29)

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