Top Political Scientists Weigh in on Cuomo’s Political Future

Top Political Scientists Weigh in on Cuomo’s Political Future

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is gaining praise -- and recognition -- from both the left and the right for his handling of the coronavirus crisis in the state. 

On Tuesday, the New York Times wrote, “How Andrew Cuomo, New York Governor, Became the Politician of the Moment”— and the National Review, “Could a ‘Draft Cuomo’ Movement Be in the Democrats’ Future?”

“It seems that Andrew Cuomo has exceeded expectations not only among New Yorkers but nationwide — and he’s basically the person that people are looking for for a sense of calm, cool, and collectedness that they don’t get from Donald Trump,” said University of Virginia Professor of Political Science Jennifer Lawless, when she appeared on GoLocal LIVE. 

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“The problem of course is that he opted not to run for President,” she added. “We’re very close to having a nominee and it’s not clear there’s any place for him to go.”

Darrell West, Vice President and Director of Governance Studies at Brookings, said that he believes it would be nearly impossible for Cuomo to be "drafted" by the Democrats as their nominee. 

“The party doesn’t have the power to swap in a new candidate who didn’t run and has no delegates,” said West. “That would be unacceptable because it would negate the votes of all those who supported Biden.”