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Cuomo hires defense attorney

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has hired criminal defense lawyer Elkan Abramowitz to represent him and his aides in a probe into alleged underreporting of COVID nursing home deaths. The Wall Street Journal reporter Jimmy Vielkind joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on how the Cuomo administration is handling the fallout and the latest on the impending investigations into nursing home deaths and allegations of sexual misconduct.

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Cuomo's conduct in spotlight amid allegations

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, who saw soaring popularity during the coronavirus pandemic, is facing calls to resign after two former aides accused him of sexual harassment. According to the New York Times, a second former aide claims the Democrat repeatedly asked her questions about her sex life while she worked for him last year. CBS News correspondent Jericka Duncan reports on the latest, and Alyssa Katz, deputy editor for The City, joined CBSN to discuss Cuomo's past behavior.

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N.Y. Governor Cuomo's popularity dips

New polls show approval ratings for New York Governor Andrew Cuomo have dropped since accusations of misconduct have surfaced. Former top aide Lindsey Boylan accused the governor of sexual harassment just days after a new report suggested Cuomo manipulated the data for COVID-19 nursing home deaths. New York Magazine contributor David Freedlander joined CBSN to discuss the fallout and how it may impact future legislation in New York and Cuomo's reelection campaign.

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