Bill Maher Tells Chris Cuomo Why He Thinks His Brothers NYC Mayoral Run Is Headed For DISASTER!

Maher suggested that Cuomo's bid for the New York City mayoral seat is likely to be thwarted by the lingering controversy surrounding his administration's handling of the COVID-19 crisis in state nursing homes.

According to the Daily Caller, Cuomo's administration was accused of significantly underreporting the number of deaths in nursing homes following a directive that allowed thousands of COVID-19-positive patients to be admitted into these facilities.

Maher, during his conversation with NewsNation host Chris Cuomo, stated, I like him. Hes been on my show now a couple of times, even did the panel, which was great, I think. I dont think hes going to get past the nursing home thing. I mean, I read the New York papers. When the Times and the Post are both on the same page, its you know.

Maher, however, was quick to clarify that he did not believe Cuomo's actions were driven by malice. He stated, Politics is a highwire act. Yeah, like one boner decision can yeah, people go, Im sorry, I cant trust that guys judgment, or they dont. I dont know what the fuck will happen.

The NewsNation host, however, disagreed with Maher's assessment, arguing that the scandal would not necessarily determine the outcome of the mayoral race. He said, I think hes got a lot of pressure against him within that party, and theyre going to have to make a decision whether they want to be in power or they want to police their own set of beliefs within their party. I mean, thats what they have to decide what are they about as a party? Im not a fan of the parties. Im not a fan of the Democratic Party. I dont think theyre my fathers party by a long shot.

The host also pointed out that Cuomo's polling advantage could be a significant factor in the race. A March 26 Emerson College Polling/PIX11/The Hill poll showed Cuomo leading with 38% support in the Democratic primary, while New York State Assembly member Zohran Mamdani trailed at a distant second with just 10% support.

Maher, however, attributed Cuomo's lead to his family's prominence in New York politics. He retorted, Its also huge name recognition. Youre the Cuomos. Youre like royalty in New York. Your father was the governor. Your brother was the governor. You know, come on, of course its name recognition.

The former governor's notoriety, according to the NewsNation host, also means that New Yorkers are well aware of the controversies surrounding him. Maher agreed with this sentiment, adding that the mayoral race consisted of a "weak field" that could potentially benefit Cuomo.

The nursing home scandal first came to light in May 2020 when the Daily Caller News Foundation reported that Cuomo's office had manipulated data to enhance the governor's image. When ESPN's Stephen A. Smith questioned Cuomo about his role in the crisis and the allegations of undercounting, the former governor defended his record without expressing any remorse.

Cuomo stated, For every 100 people in nursing homes, how many died? The state of New York is number 38, which means only 12 states had a lower rate of death than New York. And that is saying something, Stephen, because, you know, we had it first, and other states had months to prepare. It just fell out of the sky for New Yorkers. But those are federal numbers.

Cuomo resigned from his governorship in August 2021 following a report by Attorney General Letitia James that found he had allegedly sexually harassed eleven women, including a state trooper assigned to his protective detail. While he did not accept responsibility for the charges, he argued that his continued presence in office would hinder the New York state government's ability to focus on the COVID-19 pandemic.

As the mayoral race unfolds, it remains to be seen whether Cuomo's political career can weather the storm of controversies that have marked his recent past. His ability to navigate these challenges will not only determine his political future but also shape the political landscape of New York City.