For John, BLUF: Up until now the Democrat Apparatchiks had no alternative to Vice President Joe Biden. The Coronavirus has given them New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo. Nothing to see here; just move along.
From CNN, by CNN News Editor Chris Cillizza,♠ 1 May 2020.
Here is the lede plus two:
Thrust into the national spotlight by his state's status as the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak in the United States, New York Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo has rapidly become one of -- if not the -- single most popular politician in the country for his handling of the pandemic.This does not bode well for well for Vice President Biden's campaign for the Democratic Party nomination.Cuomo's poll numbers are, literally, unbelievable. A new Siena College poll released this week showed Cuomo's overall favorability among New Yorkers at 77% while 71% approved of the job he is doing for the state. Asked who they trusted more to make the right decision about when to reopen New York, 78% chose Cuomo while 16% opted for President Donald Trump.
In each episode of his weekly YouTube show, Chris Cillizza will delve a little deeper into the surreal world of politics. Cuomo's stratospheric numbers are driven by remarkable bipartisan support. Yes, 90% of Democrats view him favorably. But 73% of independents say the same as do a majority (53%!) of Republicans.
This year the primary isn't over until it is over, and Vice President Biden seems to be on soft soil at this time.
Hat tip to the Drudge Report.
Regards — Cliff
♠ When did Reporter Chris Cillizza leave The Washington Post? I am not keeping up.
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