Cuomo got advice from Bill Clinton on how to handle sex scandal

Clinton provided Cuomo advice during the harassment investigation, suggesting that the governor hold a public press conference to address New Yorkers directly in an attempt to stave off his resignation, according to an excerpt of a book, “Any Given Tuesday,” by Democratic strategist Lis Smith about events that transpired near the end of Cuomo’s time in power. An excerpt was published in Politico

Following the release of James’ report, Smith details one call she was on with a handful of other individuals, including Clinton, during which the governor’s advisers told him his career was “over.”

Smith says Cuomo was not gathering any sympathy from the individuals on the call, despite the “sole exception” of Clinton, who said he should go out and talk to his constituents directly regarding the situation.