Two prominent Democratic elected officials — Public Advocate Letitia James and Manhattan Borough President Gale Brewer — both declined to endorse Gov. Andrew Cuomo for re-election Friday.
Appearing jointly on WNYC radio, the female pols said there are some issues that need examination, including mass transit, affordable housing and education, before they can sign on to the governor’s re-election.
Their actions raised some eyebrows because most of the Democratic establishment is expected to line up behind the incumbent governor seeking a third term.
The duo also shot down the notion that actress Cynthia Nixon is unqualified to be governor by pointing out she’s a Barnard graduate and has been an education activist.
Nixon announced this week that she’s taking on Cuomo in the Democratic primary.
“I’d like to wait and see. I’m not an early endorser,” Brewer said.
James chimed in, “I share that assessment.”
“We need to have a robust discussion about the issues,” James added.
In late January, James told The Post that she was backing the re-election of Cuomo’s running mate, Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul, who is facing a primary challenge from Brooklyn Councilman Jumaane Williams.
“Girl power,” James said at the time.
Asked if actress Nixon is qualified to run the state, Brewer said, “Cynthia Nixon is very smart. She’s a Barnard [College] graduate.”
James noted that Nixon has experience on campaigns, has long been an advocate of public schools and is knowledgeable about education issues.



