For whatever reason, the news media went all out to focus its efforts on reporting the ethical issues associated Governor Cuomo's pandemic book deal on this April Fool's Day, after the initial story broke last night. The following headlines give a flavor of the major details:
But at least one media outlet has asked an obvious question:
Unfortunately, the author of this piece doesn't make the connection that book deals are a popular way for politicians to launder money from campaign donors into their own pockets.
Meanwhile, the Cuomo book deal scandal is being added to the list of things for the New York Assembly's "sham" impeachment probe to drag its heels in investigating:
And in the true "April Fool" joke of the day, the New York Assembly has opened its "hotline" to collect tips to investigate in its impeachment probe of Governor Cuomo:
It's as if they're not really serious about any of the scandals. Especially the one that cost the lives of hundreds, if not thousands of elderly, sick New York nursing home residents....
