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Fox News
25-06-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
President Trump Pulls The Trigger On Iran
Ben examines President Trump's decision to pull the trigger on Iran's nuclear program and discusses the results of the NYC mayoral primary. Senior Director of FDD's Iran Program Behnam Ben Taleblu provides his analysis of the escalating conflict in the Middle East. Then, FOX News Senior National Correspondent Aishah Hasnie joins to talk Pacers, party divisions on Capitol Hill, and Senate Majority Leader Thune's leadership under President Trump. Later, Ben shares more about the exciting announcement of his third child. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit
Yahoo
12-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Mamdani ahead of Cuomo for 1st time in new NYC mayoral primary poll
The Brief A new poll is out on the state of the Democratic New York City mayoral primary. For the first time since former Gov. Cuomo entered the race, one poll has him trailing. Early voting begins on Saturday and continues through Sunday, June 22. NEW YORK CITY - A new poll is showing a shake-up at the top among Democratic candidates for New York City mayor. By the numbers For the first time since former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo entered the race back on March 1, one poll has him trailing. It comes as other recent polls show Cuomo roughly 10 percentage points ahead. RELATED: Meet the candidates running for NYC mayor RELATED: NYC mayoral candidates answer questions on taxes, affordability, spending RELATED: NYC primary 2025 voting guide: Everything you should know RELATED: Voters could be given the option to vote on removing NYC mayors from office The survey, which was conducted by Public Policy Polling for Justin Brannan's city comptroller campaign, shows Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani leading Cuomo among likely Democratic primary voters 35% to 31%, a split that is within the 4.1% margin of error. Here were the rest of the results: Not sure: 11%. Brad Lander: 9%. Scott Stringer: 5%. Adrienne Adams: 4%. Zellnor Myrie: 3%. Michael Blake: 2%. Jessica Ramos: 0%. The poll did not include a ranked choice voting simulation. Emerson College Polling/PIX11/The Hill survey: According to a May survey, Cuomo was at 35%, followed by Mamdani at 22% and Lander at 10%. The survey was conducted May 23-26. Marist College: According to a poll conducted in May, Cuomo was at 44%, followed by Mamdani at 22% and Adams at 11%. The survey of 3,383 likely Democratic primary voters was conducted from May 1-8. Siena College: An April poll had Cuomo at 34%, followed by Mamdani at 16%. The poll surveyed 811 registered voters, with a specific focus on 556 Democratic voters. What they're saying The former governor argues that Mamdani is simply not ready to be mayor. "So just imagine the job interview for mayor of the city of New York. 'Hello, I'm applying for the job of the mayor of city of New York. OK. Do you have management experience? No. Have you managed 100 people before? No. Have you managed 50 people before? No. You have experience dealing with Washington because we have this fellow named Trump who's a problem. No,'" Cuomo said. Mamdani, who is 33, admits that Cuomo, who is 67, boasts more experience, but he argues that's not necessarily a good thing. "New Yorkers need to ask themselves in this moment what kind of experience do they want?" Mamdani said. "Do they want the experience of a man who has been funded by the very billionaires who put Donald Trump back in the White House?" The backstory On Wednesday, Cuomo received the endorsement of former New York Gov. David Patterson, as well as Keith Wright, the chairman of the Manhattan Democratic Party, just a day after former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg endorsed him. What's next Thursday's debate at 7 p.m. will include Cuomo, Mamdani, Adrienne Adams, Lander, Stringer, Myrie and Tilson. Early voting begins on Saturday and continues through Sunday, June 22. The primary is Tuesday, June 24.
New York Times
05-06-2025
- Politics
- New York Times
5 Takeaways From the First N.Y.C. Mayoral Debate
In the first debate of the New York City mayoral primary, the front-runner, former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, was expected to be the focal point of attack for the other eight Democratic candidates onstage Wednesday night. It did not take long for that expectation to be realized. In his first real confrontation with his opponents in the race, Mr. Cuomo defended his handling of the pandemic, denied the sexual harassment allegations that led to his resignation and said he would not be swayed by the wealthy donors who have poured millions into groups allied with his campaign. Mr. Cuomo, who has maintained a double-digit lead over the rest of the primary field in nearly every poll of the race, largely criticized Zohran Mamdani, the progressive state assemblyman who is in second place, as inexperienced and too far to the left. The two-hour debate descended into chaos on more than one occasion, as the candidates shouted at one another, the cacophony worsening when the moderators jumped in to interrupt. Here are five takeaways from the debate. The primary will be held June 24. Cuomo and Trump were the common enemies. Mr. Cuomo's rivals were determined to highlight his baggage and force him to address it, which created moments at which the former governor appeared frustrated and dismissive of the accusations. The federal investigation examining whether he lied to Congress about nursing home deaths during the pandemic? Mr. Cuomo said that it was politically motivated. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Fox News
05-06-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
Cuomo dismisses nursing home scandal, blames Trump's 'MAGA line' for COVID controversy
Nine Democratic candidates took the stage in New York City Wednesday for the first of two debates ahead of the June 24 mayoral primary, and the claws were out for former Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Cuomo's COVID-19 scandal was front and center just minutes into the debate as moderators asked the candidates how they would stand up to President Donald Trump if elected mayor. The former governor dismissed the legitimacy of the Justice Department's investigation into his alleged false congressional testimony about decisions made during COVID-19 when pressed by moderator Sally Goldenberg of Politico. "That's the Trump line, the MAGA line, because this was during the Trump re-election," Cuomo said when asked repeatedly whether he had a role in producing a contested COVID-19 report. Cuomo said the Justice Department's investigation is another example of the pandemic's game of "political football." "This is what Mr. Trump does, right? He started an investigation against me, against Kathy Hochul, against Sen. Chuck Schumer, against Hillary Clinton. This is one of his tactics," Cuomo said. Also joining Cuomo on the debate stage Wednesday night were City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams, city Comptroller Brad Lander, former city Comptroller Scott Stringer, former state Assemblyman Michael Blake from the Bronx, state Sen. Zellnor Myrie from Brooklyn, state Sen. Jessica Ramos from Queens and former hedge fund executive Whitney Tilson. The winner of the Democratic Party mayoral primary will be seen as the overwhelming favorite to win November's general election in the blue city. Early voting in the Democratic primary for mayor of New York City begins June 14 and runs through June 22. Cuomo is the clear polling and fundraising frontrunner in the Democratic primary given his name recognition and experience. Incumbent Mayor Eric Adams, who has found unlikely common ground with the Trump administration in efforts to combat illegal immigration, is running as an independent. The Justice Department made the unusual decision earlier this year to dismiss an indictment against Adams on federal corruption charges. "I know how to deal with Donald Trump because I've dealt with him before," Cuomo said on the debate stage. Cuomo touted his experience as governor, particularly in challenging Trump's agenda during his first term as president. "I am the last person on this stage that Mr. Trump wants to see as mayor, and that's why I should be the first choice for the people of this city to have as mayor," Cuomo said. When again pressed by the moderators and his competitors, Cuomo said he told Congress the truth about the number of nursing home deaths in New York during COVID-19, the basis of the Department of Justice's investigation. "No, I told Congress the truth," Cuomo said. "No, we did not undercount any deaths." Still, Cuomo refused to answer whether he was involved in the production of the contested COVID-19 report. The former governor was grilled by Republican lawmakers last year about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. House Republicans subsequently recommended the Justice Department pursue criminal charges against him. They accused him of intentionally lying to Congress during the House Oversight Committee's investigation into the excessive number of nursing home deaths.
