Andrew Cuomo calls race against Zohran Mamdani ‘most important’ in his lifetime as future of NYC hangs in balance

Independent mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo declared his race against Zohran Mamdani the most important of his life, framing it as a crucial battle for the future of New York City and the Democratic Party. Having lost the Democratic primary to Mamdani in June, Cuomo is running without a major party line. He criticized Mamdani's democratic socialist agenda, calling it "frightening stuff" and contrasting it with his own platform. Cuomo's campaign received a late endorsement from President Trump, who expressed a preference for Cuomo over Mamdani, whom Trump characterized as a "Communist with no experience." Cuomo attempted to distance himself from Trump's direct endorsement, stating that Trump opposes Mamdani rather than actively supporting him. He described Trump as "pragmatic" in his assessment that a vote for Republican Curtis Sliwa would inadvertently help Mamdani's chances, agreeing with this strategic analysis. Voters expressed a mix of frustration with the available candidates... download the app to read more