New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigned on Tuesday. It came as a shock to most of the public because in the wake of sexual misconduct allegations, Cuomo had denied any wrongdoing.

When defending himself, the governor had ignored calls to resign and emphasized the importance of his role as executive of the state. But in the end, his arrogance claimed one final victim: himself.

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