In 2014, Mr. Cuomo picked Ms. Hochul to be his running mate, in an apparent effort to bolster his support in western New York.
In the years that followed, she made a point of visiting each of New York’s 62 counties — to cut ribbons, attend rallies and promote business. Her dedication and friendly affect won her regard across the state, but not necessarily in the executive chamber, where her relationship with Mr. Cuomo remained largely transactional.
After the allegations against Mr. Cuomo began to pile up earlier this year, she distanced herself even further.
Once the attorney general’s report found that Mr. Cuomo had harassed 11 women, making his political position untenable, he announced his resignation, and Ms. Hochul got her biggest opportunity yet.
During his resignation speech, Mr. Cuomo expressed confidence in Ms. Hochul’s ability to govern.
“Kathy Hochul, my lieutenant governor, is smart and competent,” Mr. Cuomo said. “This transition must be seamless. We have a lot going on. I’m very worried about the Delta variant, and so should you be, but she can come up to speed quickly.”
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