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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsGov. Andrew Cuomo of New York has been very impressive
His calm yet decisive leadership, as exemplified by his appearances in the media, has been a stark contrast to Trump's ineptness.
I am posting this now because Gov. Cuomo is on CNN right now making scores of excellent points about how we must proceed right now to handle this pandemic
As just one example, he is saying the FDA should approve serologic testing of asymptomatic people to see if they have coronavirus antibodies. This would mean they have had the virus and have recovered. He stresses that this is especially important since it would let health care workers return to the front lines as soon as possible and not stay needlessly self-quarantined since they would no longer be spreading the virus.
It would also be invaluable to the economy in general, to allow people to return to work and keep society functioning as soon as possible.
My hat's off to him.
femmocrat
(28,394 posts)Or at least give you-know-who some lessons in leadership.
bluewater
(5,376 posts)NYC will be particularly hard hit.
But Gov. Cuomo is only 62, so someday in the future he would definitely make a great Presidential candidate for us.
AlexSFCA
(6,139 posts)Lonestarblue
(10,011 posts)Dream Girl
(5,111 posts)Tikki
(14,557 posts)He is reaching out and getting things done...way more then trump.
Sorry it hasn't found it's way to you.
Tikki..
Dream Girl
(5,111 posts)IronLionZion
(45,452 posts)If you don't use twitter, you can still see his tweets from there. There are press releases, videos, and a whole covid-19 update section.
https://covid19.ca.gov/ has local info, health care info, and what you can do from home if you want to help.
C Moon
(12,213 posts)MurrayDelph
(5,299 posts)They, like most news sources, think that everything that happens in New York is national news but everything else is less-important.
Yesterday, I was watching Cuomo on MSNBC who, while impressive, went on much longer than was relevant. But MSNBC carried the whole thing.
Later that day, they showed a snippet of Gavin (who is also doing an impressive job; if I hadn't moved away from California I would happily vote for him), before going back to covering "national" news.
Raine
(30,540 posts)isn't worth covering, I hate their attitude.
walkingman
(7,628 posts)President and watch Chris every evening "Get After It". Agree the Gov. is doing a good job. IMO, these are the types of people we need running our government.
lynintenn
(646 posts)I know he has worked tirelessly for New York.
Raftergirl
(1,287 posts)My husband works for him and, as you might imagine, he is not the easiest person to work for. But, he is eminently qualified for just this type of situation.
My husband has barely been home the last two weeks. They are all hands on deck.
phylny
(8,380 posts)I loved his father when he was governor. I used to live in NY (hence my username). Some of my friends, even some Democrats, don't like him. I don't know why. Can you explain why he is not easy to work for?
Thank you
(It does piss me off that the Tappen Zee bridge replacement was renamed, TBH).
MichMan
(11,935 posts)Thought I heard that in the news recently. Does anyone know why so many there in particular?
Raftergirl
(1,287 posts)NYS is doing way more testing than other states.
0ne would be foolish to believe its not everywhere in the US.
bsiebs
(688 posts)See this site for numbers:
https://www.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/bda7594740fd40299423467b48e9ecf6
tenderfoot
(8,437 posts)Michigan, US
Confirmed: 809
Deaths: 8
Recovered: 0
Active: 801
catsudon
(839 posts)why didn't he run? his popularity is thru the roof right now.
Vinca
(50,278 posts)who we put up to run against King Donald. Maybe Joe and Bernie can redeem themselves a bit if they can scrounge up a warehouse full of supplies or something and hold a press event. It's as if we suddenly have no candidates running because they get zero air time.
Amaryllis
(9,524 posts)helping to coordinate virus response. there was a thread about it yesterday.
Vinca
(50,278 posts)called a reporter for a chat? Anything. Both Joe and Bernie are being dwarfed by the imbecile in the White House and his daily hours long press events. I'm sure many people will vote Dem. in November no matter who it is, but it would be nice if they could still put a face to a name when they do.
Amaryllis
(9,524 posts)Vinca
(50,278 posts)Amaryllis
(9,524 posts)than those on the sidelines willing to give advice based on limited knowledge. He is in the thick of it.
Vinca
(50,278 posts)Danmel
(4,915 posts)He has genuine empathy, he loves his family and knows that other people love their families too.
He can state scary facts while calming people down.
I work for a NY state elected official. I have had my moments of frustration with the governor. But I have always known he is a smart and decent person. I also want to say that his staff has been very responsive, helpful and accessible under extraordinarily challenging circumstances.
The state had 180,000 claims for unemployment insurance in ONE HOUR!
Even that pendajo Lee Zeldin complimented Cuomo.
He is an exceptional leader.
Niagara
(7,627 posts)Gov. Cuomo and his team have been working tirelessly and handling the crisis like a boss. I love the fact the he's been giving daily updates and has a plan of action.
Yesterday, I read an OP right here on DU that criticized him. I had to hang out in the lounge to keep calm.
pioche4
(114 posts)GreenPartyVoter
(72,378 posts)smirkymonkey
(63,221 posts)his ability. Trump is his polar opposite. I actually get MORE nervous when I hear Trump speak because I feel like he is only going to make things worse, he doesn't understand what is going on, and he has no concept of public service. He does not care about the people of this country one bit.
The failure at the Federal level is alarming. We need to get Trump out of the way and let the adults run the show.
Turin_C3PO
(14,004 posts)Compared to Trump, the difference is light and day. I wouldnt mind voting for him to be president some day.
catsudon
(839 posts)the 'executive experience' that is on display here, a mark of true leadership.
AlexSFCA
(6,139 posts)It would be a worse disaster than SATC 2.
eggplant
(3,911 posts)AlexSFCA
(6,139 posts)Bluepinky
(2,275 posts)Hes informing Trump on how to be a President during this crisis. Of course, Trump wont listen.
SpankMe
(2,957 posts)Sucha NastyWoman
(2,749 posts)Leadership
PatrickforO
(14,576 posts)Trump. The crisis would still be horrible, but at least we'd have competent leadership at the helm.
Amaryllis
(9,524 posts)Sucha NastyWoman
(2,749 posts)Peregrine Took
(7,415 posts)kimbutgar
(21,161 posts)MF45 should resign and let Cuomo take over.
( I can dream cant I?)
tirebiter
(2,537 posts)I know youre gonna but Cuomo has already started. No need for pushing and shoving were all doing this on fly
iluvtennis
(19,862 posts)tirebiter
(2,537 posts)But TV is everywhere. The medium is still the message. Nuff said
iluvtennis
(19,862 posts)ProfessorGAC
(65,076 posts)And except for guy doing the sign language, they are actually on the speaker's platform about 6 feet apart, at the daily briefing. Practicing what they preach.
Seems small, but visual examples can be important.
calimary
(81,313 posts)One of the main things I get is a sense of confidence in this kind of leadership. Hes telling the truth, whether its good or bad. And totally factual. Its the facts, and hes sharing and spreading solid information and FACTS. And with a demeanor thats appealing and calming and reassuring in its own New York-y way. I like his personality, his outlook, the way he expresses things and explains things. It gives me confidence that I can trust him and what he says.
And you bet your sweet bippy I find myself thinking Shit - I wish HE were President. That would be SOOOOOOOOOOO much better than what we ha e now. Why cant we have THAT for President.
We have to trust whoevers our president with our lives. trump utterly and repeatedly and consistently fails that test. Governor Cuomo passes it with flying colors and proves it again and again with each new morning briefing.
Can we have him for President for awhile? Or at least til this is over?
Joe Bidens latest two speeches struck me the same way, btw.
At least we have models of what REAL leadership is, looks like, and sounds like.
iluvtennis
(19,862 posts)Catherine Vincent
(34,490 posts)What a breath of fresh air.
Raine
(30,540 posts)he's not getting the credit he should and he started at least a week before Cuomo on really taking charge.
RhodeIslandOne
(5,042 posts)In hindsight I think he's got the stuff.