Controversial Democrat Gets Surprising Endorsement
In a stunning show of party loyalty over public accountability, powerful House Democrat James Clyburn (D-SC) has officially endorsed former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo in his bid for New York City mayor — despite Cuomo’s deeply controversial record, including a nursing home scandal and multiple sexual misconduct allegations.
Clyburn, a senior member of the Congressional Black Caucus and longtime political insider, praised Cuomo’s ability to “deliver results” and framed the upcoming New York mayoral election as critical to the future of the Democrat Party.
“If he says he’ll build housing, increase wages, and make the city safer, he means it — because he’s done it before,” Clyburn claimed, glossing over the former governor’s dramatic fall from office amid ethics violations, pandemic mismanagement, and serious accusations from over a dozen women.
Clyburn, who worked with Cuomo during the Clinton administration, said the New York City mayoral office must be used to “fight back against the Trump movement” — a clear signal that Democrats intend to politicize the nation’s largest city as a weapon against conservative values.
“Andrew Cuomo has the credentials to not just lead New York, but help save the country,” Clyburn said in a widely circulated statement — a claim that has ignited fierce backlash from critics who see Cuomo as a symbol of Democrat corruption and elitism.
The endorsement, while hailed by Democrat insiders, appears to be a desperate move to resurrect Cuomo’s political career. Once considered a presidential hopeful, Cuomo was forced to resign in disgrace. Now, with party elites rallying behind him, critics say it’s more proof that Democrats protect their own, no matter the scandals.
Clyburn has a history of influencing major elections — most notably when his 2020 endorsement of Joe Biden helped revive Biden’s campaign after early failures. But Cuomo’s baggage is far heavier, and voters over 50 — especially those worried about rising crime, out-of-control spending, and political double standards — are watching closely.
Cuomo, in a carefully worded response, said he was “honored and humbled” to have Clyburn’s support, calling him a “man of substance over show.” Clyburn has even recorded robocalls going out to NYC residents, urging early voting and warning that only Cuomo can “stand up to Trump” — a phrase likely intended to stir Democrat turnout, even as many New Yorkers question Cuomo’s credibility.
Despite increasing pressure from progressive challenger Zohran Mamdani, who has gained traction among far-left voters, Cuomo remains the front-runner, boosted by endorsements from other establishment Democrats like Tom Suozzi, Gregory Meeks, David Paterson, and billionaire Michael Bloomberg.
But for millions of Americans, Cuomo’s comeback is yet another example of political privilege — where failed leadership is rewarded, and accountability takes a back seat to party power.
