Jumaane Williams’ upstate trips spur talk of challenge to scandal-scarred Gov. Cuomo

Gov. Andrew Cuomo may be so damaged by multiple scandals and investigations of his actions that he’s vulnerable to a primary challenge from a far-left progressive, Jumaane Williams, who is a shoo-in for re-election this fall as New York City’s public advocate, sources said.

Williams has raised eyebrows for making moves that political insiders believe is laying the groundwork for a potential run next year against the scandal-scarred, three-term Democratic incumbent, who faces a state Assembly impeachment inquiry over his handling of the coronavirus pandemic and sexual harassment claims. Many political dignitaries have been invited to Williams and fiancee India Sneed’s July 15 wedding reception at the W Loft in Williamsburg, including people not known as especially close to the public advocate, sources said.