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Time's up for Cuomo: #MeToo demands an investigation into sex abuse allegations, GOP Rep. says NY governor should take a lie detector test and Meghan McCain calls him a 'pervert by his own standards'

  Republican Rep. Nicole Malliotakis blasted Gov. Andrew Cuomo for being a 'hypocrite,' referring to a 2018 tweet that the New York ...

 Republican Rep. Nicole Malliotakis blasted Gov. Andrew Cuomo for being a 'hypocrite,' referring to a 2018 tweet that the New York governor made about Justice Brett Kavanaugh's sexual assault allegations.

In an essay published to Medium Wednesday, Lindsey Boylan - who worked as a special advisor to Cuomo in 2018 - charged that the Governor asked her to play strip poker and kissed on the lips without her permission. Cuomo has denied the allegations.

That same year, Cuomo took to Twitter to slam ask why the future justice had not taken a polygraph test while noting that Christine Blasey Ford - one of the women who had sexual misconduct allegations against Kavanaugh - had done one.  

'Here is one basic fact that badly hurts Judge Kavanaugh: Why won't he take a polygraph? Dr. Ford did,' Cuomo said in the Sep. 27 tweet in 2018. 'President Trump: You can and should ask him to take the test.' 

Appearing on America's Newsroom Thursday, Malliotakis called Cuomo a hypocrite for his position at the time and declared that 'he absolutely should' take a lie-detector test. 

'The governor, he's a hypocrite, it is rules for thee but not for me,' Mallitokais said. 'These new allegations just make it more difficult for the governor to continue.' 

Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY) called Cuomo a hypocrite and declared that 'he absolutely should' take a lie-detector test

Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY) called Cuomo a hypocrite and declared that 'he absolutely should' take a lie-detector test

In an essay published to Medium Wednesday, Lindsey Boylan - who worked as a special advisor to Cuomo in 2018 - charged that the Governor asked her to play strip poker and kissed on the lips without her permission

In an essay published to Medium Wednesday, Lindsey Boylan - who worked as a special advisor to Cuomo in 2018 - charged that the Governor asked her to play strip poker and kissed on the lips without her permission

In 2018, Cuomo made numerous remarks condemning Justice Brett Kavanaugh and the sexual assault allegations against him

In 2018, Cuomo made numerous remarks condemning Justice Brett Kavanaugh and the sexual assault allegations against him

The sentiment was shared by The View's Meghan McCain who lambasted Cuomo, calling him a 'pervert' and chastising the silence from other networks and prominent Democrats. 

McCain also made reference to Cuomo's comment on Kavanaugh as she slammed the longtime politician.

'By his own metric 'believe all women' he is a pervert who has harassed women, and he should resign immediately,' the conservative host said before turning her attention to the silence she felt was coming from prominent figures on the left.

The View's Meghan McCain also lambasted Cuomo, calling him a 'pervert' and chastising the silence from other networks and prominent Democrats

The View's Meghan McCain also lambasted Cuomo, calling him a 'pervert' and chastising the silence from other networks and prominent Democrats

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'The silence of so many people in the media and so many Democratic politicians, like Kirsten Gillibrand who has been at the forefront of all sexual harassment cases and the #MeToo movement, she hasn't said anything today,' McCain said about the New York senator, who did share her own comment about the allegations on Thursday.

'So apparently, if you are Governor Cuomo and your brother is the host of a big CNN show, and you're a Democrat, then he has a complete double standard.'

Mainstream TV networks ABC, NBC and CBS similarly did not report on their allegations in their news bulletins Wednesday night. CNN reported on the allegations Thursday. 

McCain later added: 'We can't live in a country and a time where Democrats say believe all women, except if your politics don't align.'

'By his own metric 'believe all women' he is a pervert who has harassed women, and he should resign immediately,' the conservative host said

'By his own metric 'believe all women' he is a pervert who has harassed women, and he should resign immediately,' the conservative host said

The other women on The View also called for their to be an investigation into the 'credible' allegations against Cuomo, with host Joy Behar sharing that she believed Democrats would act if it was shown the allegations were true.

The other women on The View also called for their to be an investigation into the 'credible' allegations against Cuomo, with host Joy Behar sharing that she believed Democrats would act if it was shown the allegations were true.

The other women on The View also called for their to be an investigation into the 'credible' allegations against Cuomo, with host Joy Behar sharing that she believed Democrats would act if it was shown the allegations were true.

'That is what Democrats do,' she asserted, noting the swift actions Democrats took with Al Franken when women came forward about him. 

Behar also highlighted the allegations and investigations surrounding Rep. Jim Jordan, Justice Kavanaugh and even former President Donald Trump.

Whoopi Goldberg also expressed optimism that New York Attorney General Letitia James would act accordingly concerning a possible investigation into Cuomo.   

Tina Tchen, CEO of MeToo, released a statement calling for an investigation into the allegations against the New York Governor

'We have a capable AG who does not seem to care what side of the aisle you are on if you are demonstrating bad behavior,' Goldberg said. James is currently reviewing a letter from state republicans looking into launching an independent investigating into Cuomo, the New York Post reports.

On Thursday, the #MeToo movement board released a statement calling for an investigation into the allegations against the New York Governor. Notable celebs like Eva Longoria and Ashley Judd sit on the board of the group. 

'Allegations of inappropriate behavior in any workplace are deeply troubling and should be addressed,' Tina Tchen, president and CEO of TIME'S UP Foundation, said in a statement. 

'We call on the Cuomo administration to conduct a full and independent investigation into these claims immediately.' 

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is calling for an independent investigation into claims New York state Governor Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed a former aide. 

In an essay published to Medium Wednesday, Lindsey Boylan - who worked as a special advisor to Cuomo in 2018 - charged that the Governor asked her to play strip poker and kissed on the lips without her permission. 

The allegations have been vigorously denied by Cuomo, but de Blasio told reporters during a press conference Thursday that they should be examined more thoroughly. 

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is calling for an independent investigations into claims New York state Governor Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed a former aide
Cuomo is pictured on Wednesday - the same day Linsey Boylan published an essay in which she alleged he sexually harassed her

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio is calling for an independent investigations into claims New York state Governor Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed a former aide

'These allegations are really disturbing. Let's be clear about that, they're really disturbing. We have to, as New Yorkers, we got to take this seriously. When a woman comes forward with this kind of very specific allegations, they have to be taken seriously,' de Blasio stated. 

'We need a full and independent investigation, I want to emphasize the word 'independent,' investigation by some individual or entity that is not compromised, is not dominated by the governor's office, but an independent investigation,' he continued. 

'This kind of behavior, if it's true, is unacceptable in any public servant, in anybody. So we've got to get the truth about this.' 

Meanwhile, New York state's two senators were also questioned about the allegations, with a spokesperson for Chuck Schumer stating: 'He has said many times that sexual harassment is never acceptable and must not be tolerated, and that any credible allegation should be thoroughly investigated.'

Boylan had already alleged in tweets in December last year that Cuomo 'abused his power' and sexually harassed her for years

Boylan had already alleged in tweets in December last year that Cuomo 'abused his power' and sexually harassed her for years 

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Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand was also asked about the allegations on Thursday, noting that she hadn't read up on the allegations but supported both Boylan and Cuomo speaking 'their truth.'

'I have not read her allegations or her posts or Medium posts. But as I said, everyone has a right to be able to come forward, speak their truth and be heard. And that's true for her and it's also true for Governor Cuomo,' Gillibrand said Thursday, according to a tweet posted by Huffington Post's Igor Bobic. 

Gillibrand has been known for her fierce condemning of politicians on both sides when they've had sexual assault allegations. She was notably one of the first and most prominent Democrats to call for Al Franken's resignation.  

The Democrat senator also demanded President Trump 'resign' after he was accused of sexual assault. 

In 2018, she called allegations of sexual assault against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh 'disqualifying'.   

Sen. Kristen Gillibrand was also asked about the allegations on Thursday and said that she had not read the allegations but supported both speaking their truth

Sen. Kristen Gillibrand was also asked about the allegations on Thursday and said that she had not read the allegations but supported both speaking their truth

A spokesperson for Chuck Schumer stated: 'He has said many times that sexual harassment is never acceptable and must not be tolerated, and that any credible allegation should be thoroughly investigated'

A spokesperson for Chuck Schumer stated: 'He has said many times that sexual harassment is never acceptable and must not be tolerated, and that any credible allegation should be thoroughly investigated'

Meanwhile, the Democratic party's other prominent women have remained mostly silent about the bombshell allegations.  

Vice President Kamala Harris, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and former Presidential nominee Hillary Clinton have not yet released statements regarding the claims despite fashioning themselves as champion of women.  

Fox News reports that representatives for Harris, Pelosi and Clinton failed to respond to their request for comment. 

Meanwhile, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez - who recently revealed she had been a victim of sexual assault - has been similarly quiet. She has been vocal, however, in calls to investigate Cuomo for his handling of the pandemic in relation to nursing homes. 

No comment? Vice President Kamala Harris has not made a statement on the claims. At one point, the incoming Biden-Harris Administration were reportedly considering Cuomo for the role of Attorney General. Harris is pictured with Boylan in a photo taken several years ago

No comment? Vice President Kamala Harris has not made a statement on the claims. At one point, the incoming Biden-Harris Administration were reportedly considering Cuomo for the role of Attorney General. Harris is pictured with Boylan in a photo taken several years ago 

Hillary Clinton has not yet spoken out
Nancy Pelosi has also been curiously quiet

Hillary Clinton and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi have not released statements regarding the claims

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez - who recently revealed she had been a victim of sexual assault - was similarly quiet

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez - who recently revealed she had been a victim of sexual assault - was similarly quiet 

Clinton and Cuomo have long been friends. The pair are pictured together in 2016

Clinton and Cuomo have long been friends. The pair are pictured together in 2016

However, actress and activist Rose McGown has spoken out in defense of Boylan and, like de Blasio, she is demanding an independent investigation. 

'I completely stand by Lindsey Boylan. Its truth leaks from every word on the screen that she wrote. She, none of us, should endure what she endured,' McGowan told Fox News. 

'If they're doing it to her, what are they doing to constituents? What is he going to do to what he considers the little people? It's monstrous.' 

She continued: 'I would like to see an honest investigation. I would like that position of power to be filled by somebody who is not dangerous and a bully and intimidating and threatening because that's what sexual harassment is. It's power abuse. It's trying to make the little person feel small.' 

Actress and activist Rose McGown has spoken out in defense of Boylan and, like de Blasio, she is demanding an independent investigation

Actress and activist Rose McGown has spoken out in defense of Boylan and, like de Blasio, she is demanding an independent investigation

In Wednesday's Medium post Boylan claimed she was taking a plane ride with Cuomo in 2017 when he asked her to play strip poker. 

'I should have been shocked by the Governor's crude comment, but I wasn't.'  

She further alleged that during a one-on-one briefing with the Governor to update him on economic and infrastructure projects he kissed her without permission. 

'We were in his New York City office on Third Avenue. As I got up to leave and walk toward an open door, he stepped in front of me and kissed me on the lips. I was in shock, but I kept walking.

'I had complained to friends that the Governor would go out of his way to touch me on my lower back, arms and legs,' she wrote. 

Boylan had already alleged in tweets in December last year that Cuomo 'abused his power' and sexually harassed her for years. 

Cuomo's press secretary Caitlin Girouard issued a statement Wednesday saying Boylan's latest allegations are untrue. 

'As we said before, Ms. Boylan's claims of inappropriate behavior are quite simply false,' she stated. 

NY Democrat Assemblyman Ron Kim has come out in support of Boylan. He tweeted support after she went public with her sexual assault allegations

NY Democrat Assemblyman Ron Kim has come out in support of Boylan. He tweeted support after she went public with her sexual assault allegations

The accusation comes as Cuomo is under increasing pressure over his handling of COVID-19 deaths in the state's nursing homes. He signed a March order that allowed nursing homes to accept COVID-19 patients back to their facilities. 

Earlier this month, Melissa DeRosa, Cuomo's secretary, unleashed a political firestorm when she admitted to state Democrats that the administration had deliberately hid data on the number of COVID-19 deaths in nursing homes. 

At least 15,000 people living in long-term care facilities have died of COVID-19, nearly double the number Cuomo had initially disclosed. Cuomo says his office was always honest about the figures but that it came down to differences in categorization. 

Days after DeRosa's revelation, NY Democrat Assemblyman Ron Kim claimed that the Governor made threats as part of an effort to get him to 'cover up' for DeRosa's admission.

'The Governor called for about ten minutes, it seemed like one hour,' Kim told CNN last week. 

Kim claimed that the Governor made threats as part of an effort to get him to 'cover up' for his staffers admission about inaccuracies in the number of nursing home deaths

Kim claimed that the Governor made threats as part of an effort to get him to 'cover up' for his staffers admission about inaccuracies in the number of nursing home deaths

He accused Cuomo of 'berating' him in order to pressure him 'to issue a statement that invalidated what I heard. He asked me to lie to cover up for his staff.'

Kim said the phone call left his family traumatized.

Kim has now come out in support of Boylan, who tweeted after she went public with her sexual assault allegations. 

'Cuomo is a coward who has abused his powers. His pattern of abuse and harassment toward his aides, journalists, lawmakers, and critiques is despicable. As a lawmaker, I have the duty to hold him accountable. I will not stand down. I will stand with Lindsey Boylan,' Kim wrote. 

Fox News star Janice Dean appeared at a rally held by Kim on Wednesday

Fox News star Janice Dean appeared at a rally held by Kim on Wednesday 

Meanwhile, he held a rally about Cuomo's nursing home scandal on Wednesday, with Fox News star Janice Dean taking to the microphone. 

Dean has been a vocal critic of Cuomo's after both of her in-laws died from COVID in nursing homes. 

'A lot of news agencies, news companies, think that this is breaking news,' she said. 'We have been shouting from the rooftops for ten months!'

'And I have yet to hear this governor say, in front of a microphone, I am sorry for your loss. That would have been a good start.'

Cuomo is pictured on Wednesday. The Governor is currently mired in a number of scandals

Cuomo is pictured on Wednesday. The Governor is currently mired in a number of scandals 

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