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Yahoo
7 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Adams says Cuomo asked him to drop out of NYC mayor's race
New York City Mayor Eric Adams said Andrew Cuomo asked him to drop his independent bid for reelection as the former New York governor considers whether to continue with his own candidacy. Adams said during an interview Monday on CNBC that Cuomo 'knew he was setting us up for this,' knowing that the incumbent mayor already chose to forgo the Democratic primary and run as an independent instead. Cuomo, who officially lost the Democratic nomination to state Assembly member Zohran Mamdani last week, had initially announced in May he would also run as an independent and confirmed after his primary loss that he secured a spot for himself on the general election ballot. 'I said, 'Andrew, are you that level of arrogance? I'm the sitting mayor,'' Adams said. 'I'm the sitting mayor of the city of New York, and you expect for me to step aside when you just lost to [Mamdani] by 12 points.' Cuomo was formally projected to have lost the Democratic primary last week after the New York City elections board completed the tabulation of the necessary rounds of ranked choice voting. Mamdani defeated Cuomo by about 12 points, 56 percent to 44 percent, in the third round. But Cuomo may face Mamdani again because of the independent ballot line he secured for himself under the Fight and Deliver Party. His name will be on the ballot, but he hasn't announced whether he will actively campaign, having said he wanted to analyze the final results of the primary and assess the landscape for whether to run. Adams faces a significant uphill battle as he tries to win reelection for a second term. His favorability rating has been significantly underwater amid the legal and political controversies that have surrounded him, and early polling of the general election has shown him well behind Mamdani. But a few prominent figures have called on Cuomo to leave the race for anti-Mamdani voters to unify around Adams, including hedge fund billionaire Bill Ackman, who had donated a significant amount of money to Cuomo's campaign in the primary. 'They heard your message, and you lost,' Adams said. 'Now let a fresh set of legs that has produced for this city, and that's the highest level of arrogance.' Cuomo campaign spokesperson Rich Azzopardi said in a statement that all campaigns should consider a proposal from independent candidate Jim Walden for a poll to be taken in September to determine which candidate would be the strongest in a head-to-head matchup against Mamdani, a self-identified democratic socialist. Azzopardi said Walden is correct that he, Adams and Cuomo all running 'all but ensures a socialist victory.' He also said Adams chose not to run in the Democratic primary because he knows he's 'anathema' to Democratic voters and can't win. 'This is the time to put aside the usual political selfishness and agree to do what is truly best for all New Yorkers,' he said. 'While we review this proposal, we call on other candidates to do the same.' Also on the ballot will be Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa. Sliwa blamed Adams's tenure for Mamdani's win in the Democratic primary and vowed that he's 'not going anywhere' despite some suggestions that he drop out and get behind Adams. Updated at 1:35 p.m. EDT Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Hill
07-07-2025
- Business
- The Hill
Adams says Cuomo asked him to drop out of NYC mayor's race
New York City Mayor Eric Adams said Andrew Cuomo asked him to drop his independent bid for reelection as the former New York governor considers whether to continue with his own candidacy. Adams said during an interview on CNBC on Monday that Cuomo 'knew he was setting us up for this,' knowing that the incumbent mayor already chose to forgo the Democratic primary and run as an independent instead. Cuomo, who officially lost the Democratic nomination to state Assembly member Zohran Mamdani last week, had initially announced in May that he would also run as an independent and confirmed after his primary loss that he secured a spot for himself on the general election ballot. 'I said, Andrew, are you that level of arrogance? I'm the sitting mayor,' Adams said. 'I'm the sitting mayor of the city of New York, and you expect for me to step aside when you just lost to [Mamdani] by 12 points.' Cuomo was formally projected to have lost the Democratic primary last week after the New York City elections board completed the tabulation of the necessary rounds of ranked choice voting. Mamdani defeated Cuomo by about 12 points, 56 percent to 44 percent, in the third round. But Cuomo may face Mamdani again because of the independent ballot line he secured for himself under the 'Fight and Deliver Party.' His name will be on the ballot, but he hasn't announced whether he will actively campaign, having said he wanted to analyze the final results of the primary and assess the landscape for whether to run. Adams faces a significant uphill battle as he tries to win reelection for a second term. His favorability rating has been significantly underwater amid the legal and political controversies that have surrounded him, and early polling of the general election has shown him well behind Mamdani. But a few prominent figures have called on Cuomo to leave the race for anti-Mamdani voters to unify around Adams, including hedge fund head Bill Ackman, who had donated a significant amount of money to Cuomo's campaign in the primary. 'They heard your message, and you lost,' Adams said. 'Now let a fresh set of legs that has produced for this city, and that's the highest level of arrogance.' The Hill has reached out to Cuomo's campaign for comment. Also on the ballot with Mamdani, Adams and Cuomo will be Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa and independent Jim Walden. Sliwa blamed Adams's tenure for Mamdani's win in the Democratic primary and vowed that he's 'not going anywhere' despite some suggestions that he drop out and get behind Adams.
The Hill
26-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hill
Cuomo on running as independent: ‘Assessing that landscape'
Andrew Cuomo said he's 'assessing that landscape' to determine whether to go forward with an independent run for New York City mayor after a shocking defeat in the Democratic primary. A winner hasn't been formally declared in Tuesday's primary, but the former New York governor conceded his loss that night as state Assembly member Zohran Mamdani declared victory. But Cuomo also left the door open to running as an independent in the general election, having already received enough signatures to make the ballot. Cuomo told CBS News in an interview on Wednesday that the results in the primary were 'clear' to him despite not being final, so he didn't want to waste people's time. But he said the Democratic primary only includes a small fraction of the city's electorate, making it possibly not representative of the city overall. He said more people vote in the general election, yielding a 'broader pool' of New Yorkers. 'I have an independent line. That's done. And I am right now assessing that landscape and looking at the information, talking to people, talking to the stakeholders in my campaign about what that general election is gonna look like,' Cuomo said. 'I can tell you there are a lot of people who have a lot of concerns.' Cuomo indicated possible interest in continuing his mayoral campaign shortly after his concession on Tuesday, saying he'd consult with his colleagues to determine the 'best path for me to help the City of New York.' Mamdani pulled off a stunning upset of Cuomo in the Tuesday primary after outperforming expectations, intensifying a battle over the future of the party more broadly. Cuomo had been the favorite for months to win the Democratic nomination and position himself to complete a political comeback after his 2021 resignation as governor. As of the latest vote count, Mamdani leads in the first round of counting in the Democratic primary with 43.5 percent to Cuomo's 36.4 percent. Mail-in ballots can be counted for up to a week after the primary, so a winner likely won't be declared until Tuesday, July 1, but Mamdani is viewed as almost certain to prevail. In May, Cuomo formed his own party line called the Fight and Deliver Party to run in the general election outside of the Democratic Party, giving him another avenue to compete for the mayor's office. Mamdani is already set to face Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa, independent Jim Walden and incumbent Mayor Eric Adams, who ditched the Democratic primary and is running as an independent for a second term.
Miami Herald
25-06-2025
- Politics
- Miami Herald
Zohran Mamdani's Chances of Beating Eric Adams, According to Polls
Zohran Mamdani is the firm favorite to win the 2025 New York mayoral race after he declared victory over Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary on Tuesday, according to the betting website Polymarket. As of 6 a.m. ET on Wednesday, Mamdani had a 73.6 percent chance of winning the election in November. He was followed by incumbent Mayor Eric Adams on 19.4 percent, and Cuomo on 4.9 percent. Newsweek contacted Mamdani, Cuomo and Adams for comment outside of regular workings hours. Mamdani will be the frontrunner in the November general election as New York City remains a liberal stronghold. The winner of the election will likely become a national figure as the mayor of the largest city in the United States, and play a key role addressing challenges like housing and the cost-of-living in the city. For Cuomo, the mayoral race is a chance at a comeback after he resigned as governor in 2021 over a report from Attorney General Letitia James' office that alleged he sexually harassed multiple female employees and created a toxic working environment. Cuomo has denied the allegations. On Tuesday night, Cuomo conceded defeat to Mamdani, a 33-year-old Democratic socialist. With 93 percent of votes counted, Mamdani led with 43.5 percent of first-place votes to Cuomo's 36.5 percent. The race's ultimate outcome will still be decided by a ranked choice count. In May, Cuomo said that he planned to run in November's general election as an independent for the newly created "Fight and Deliver Party," meaning he can still be on the ballot despite losing the Democratic primary. "This November, in addition to securing the Democratic nomination, my campaign will work to build the largest possible coalition and secure the biggest possible mandate. We will be responsive to those who want to support my candidacy, but who would like an alternate way to do it," he said last month. Adams has also announced that he plans to stand as an independent. It follows backlash over his indictment on corruption charges, and the Department of Justice's subsequent decision to abandon the case. Adams has consistently denied any wrongdoing. Several polls conducted prior to the Democratic primary had Cuomo as the favorite. An Emerson College survey of 833 likely voters, conducted between June 18 and 20, gave Cuomo a 35 percent chance of victory, ahead of Mamdani on 32 percent, and Adams on eight percent. A YouGov survey conducted for Yale University between June 17 and 23 gave Cuomo 38 percent of the vote, ahead of Mamdani on 28 percent, and Adams on 12 percent. The survey polled 341 likely voters. New York mayoral elections use the ranked choice voting system, meaning voters can rank up to five candidates. The candidate with the lowest number of votes is eliminated in each round, and their votes are redistributed to their supporters' next choice. Mamdani said in a speech on Tuesday night: "Tonight, we made history. In the words of Nelson Mandela, 'It always seems impossible until it is done.' My friends, we have done it. I will be your Democratic nominee for the mayor of New York City." Cuomo said after conceding defeat: "I want to applaud the assemblyman for a really smart and good and impactful campaign. Tonight is his night. He deserved it. He won." New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said on X, formerly Twitter: "Congratulations, Zohran Mamdani! Your dedication to an affordable, welcoming, and safe New York City where working families can have a shot has inspired people across the city. Billionaires and lobbyists poured millions against you and our public finance system. And you won." Voters across New York will go to the polls on November 4 to decide the city's next mayor. Related Articles Who is Zohran Mamdani's Wife? Rama Duwaji Met Him on HingeMAGA Issues 9/11 Warning Over Zohran Mamdani's VictoryZohran Mamdani's Victory Speech in Full 2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
USA Today
24-06-2025
- Politics
- USA Today
New York City mayoral election could be a 4 or 5-way race in November
Whether former Gov. Andrew Cuomo or Assembly Member Zohran Mamdami wins the June 24 primary, a rematch is possible in November. As the mayoral race heat up in New York, residents are facing a contest not quite like any other. Polling suggests the June 24 Democratic primary is a two-person race between a young social media darling and a disgraced former governor, but it is only the prelude to a four or five-way race in the November general election. Notably absent from the primary ballot is incumbent Mayor Eric Adams, who has dropped out of the primary to run as an independent in the general election. And Adams won't be the only independent candidate in November. In addition to attorney Jim Walden, Cuomo is also on the November ballot as the nominee of the newly invented Fight and Deliver Party ballot line and he will continue that campaign even if he loses the Democratic nomination. Likewise, Mamdani is the candidate of the Working Families Party and he may run on that in the fall even if he loses the Democratic primary. Because both Mamdani and Cuomo are affiliated with other parties, if one emerges victorious in the Democratic primary, it doesn't automatically eliminate the other. If, for example, Mamdani, a Democratic Socialist, pulls off an upset against Cuomo, the former governor could challenge him again in November, attempting to coalesce the support of independents and moderate Democrats. If, however, Cuomo emerges victorious, Mamandi could run against him again in November on the left-wing Working Families Party ticket. And then there is the Republican nominee, longtime local gadly Curtis Sliwa, best known for founding the Guardian Angels anti-crime vigilante organization. Adams has seen sagging approval numbers since his 2024 criminal indictment on federal corruption charges. He subsequently aligned himself increasingly with Trump, whose Department of Justice dropped the charges. With Adams' approval rating around 20%, the general election could end up being another contest with Mamdani and Cuomo in the lead.
