Furthermore more, he noted that Pelosi is a great friend to the state of New York and she truly knows the needs of New Yorkers. According to him, “She has always fought for our priorities and I believe she always will.
“Nancy Pelosi has my support as Speaker, and I urge strongly our delegation to support her for the good of our state and nation,” said Cuomo.
The governor’s statement comes after some House Democrats expressed opposition to Pelosi’s bid to become the next House Speaker. However, no one among them declared to challenge her.
Potential challenger backs out
Earlier this week, Rep. Brian Higgins of New York and Rep. Marcia Fudge of Ohio decided to support Pelosi. Both lawmakers previously opposed the California Democrat’s bid to reclaim the House Speakership.
In fact, Fudge was considering the idea of running for House Speaker but she abandoned it after her discussions with the California Democrat.
“I am now confident that we will move forward together and that the 116th Congress will be a Congress of which we can all be proud. I now join my colleagues in support of the leadership team of Pelosi, [Steny] Hoyer and [James] Clyburn,” said Fudge.
