Should Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo Be Impeached? [POLL]

NEW YORK — The release of a report by the state Assembly into alleged sexual harassment by former Gov. Andrew Cuomo has brought back a question from the very beginning of his downfall and eventual resignation.

Can the former governor still be impeached?

The Assembly's report said there was overwhelming evidence that Cuomo engaged in sexual harassment and had state employees help write his book while on the job, The Associated Press reported.

Cuomo has denied he intentionally touched anyone inappropriately and said he didn't mean to ever make anyone uncomfortable with sexual remarks.

He resigned in August to avoid likely being impeached and tried before the Senate.

However, many lawmakers in the state capital believe that the Assembly's report makes the case to impeach Cuomo, which, if convicted, would possibly prevent his running for public office again, the Times Union reported.

Both Republicans and Democrats are supporting impeachment, making the issue bipartisan.

Senate Minority Leader Robert Ortt, R-North Tonawanda, said Cuomo should be impeached, Spectrum Local News reported.

Assemblyman Phil Steck, D-Colonie, told Spectrum that the report shows the former governor committed offenses worthy of impeachment.

On the other hand, Assemblyman Michael Lawler, R-Pearl River, said he thought the Dems missed their opportunity to impeach Cuomo over the summer.

Then there is the matter of what an impeachment trial would entail.

Assemblyman David I. Weprin, D-Queens and a member of the Judiciary Committee, said that Cuomo is still being investigated — by local and federal prosecutors, for allegations including how the coronavirus pandemic nursing home deaths were handled, The New York Times reported.

He told the Times that he thought a Senate trial would be expensive and time-consuming and not "in the best interests of the people of the state of New York."

Now it's your turn to weigh in on the subject. Vote in our unscientific poll and tell us what you think in the comments.