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Newsweek
09-07-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
Zohran Mamdani Beats Out Eric Adams and Andrew Cuomo, New Poll Shows
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Democratic mayoral primary winner and state Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani is leading the pack of candidates to potentially govern New York City in a new poll released Wednesday. Why It Matters The outcome of the New York City mayoral race carries implications extending far beyond city limits. Despite Mamdani's ascent among primary voters and his progressive base, the broader Democratic Party establishment has not unified behind him. He has yet to secure endorsements from Governor Kathy Hochul, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer or House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, all of whom have withheld public support even after his primary win. This hesitation underscores internal Democratic divisions over Mamdani's platform, which sharply departs from establishment policies. His campaign pledges—rent freezes, city-owned grocery stores, no-cost child care and "Trump-proofing" city administration—cling to a progressive vision that some party officials warn could alienate centrist and independent voters needed for a general election victory. What To Know In the poll by Slingshot Strategies, first reported by the New York Post, Mamdani has 36 percent of the vote compared to former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's 27 percent and current New York City Mayor Eric Adams' 14 percent. Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa landed 16 percent of the vote and independent candidate Jim Walden received 2 percent. The survey was taken from July 2 to July 6 among 1,036 registered voters in New York City, with a margin of error of 4.2 percent. When asked if New York City voters have a favorable or unfavorable view of the candidates, 40 percent had a favorable view of Mamdani compared to a 36 percent unfavorable view. Cuomo received a 44 percent total favorable rating versus 46 unfavorable. Adams had the most defeating numbers, with a total favorable rating of 28 percent compared to 62 percent having an unfavorable view of him. Mamdani saw his strongest support from millennials, Cuomo from voters with children in private schools, Adams and Sliwa with Republicans and Walden with voters who have children in public schools. Mamdani has fielded recent attacks from Republicans, including President Donald Trump, who has called him a "communist" and floated possibly arresting him. Zohran Mamdani, New York City mayoral candidate, is pictured during a news conference at the Hotel & Gaming Trades Council building on July 2 in New York. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images) Zohran Mamdani, New York City mayoral candidate, is pictured during a news conference at the Hotel & Gaming Trades Council building on July 2 in New York. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images) What People Are Saying Dr. Laura Tamman, clinical assistant professor of political science at Pace University, told Newsweek via email Wednesday: "I think it's taking some time for the 'old guard' in New York City politics to see that the times have changed. It would be foolish for a sitting Democrat who represents New York City to endorse someone other than the Democratic nominee for Mayor." Tamman continued, "The only question is - do they endorse or stay out of the race entirely? I expect they will eventually embrace Assemblymember Mamdani's compelling message of affordability and his army of energetic young voters." Mamdani on X, formerly Twitter, on Wednesday: "We can deliver affordability and fight authoritarianism at the same time. I am eager to partner with state and federal leaders to do exactly that." Adams on X on Tuesday: "This is a 'promises made, promises kept' administration and our newly passed 'Best Budget Ever' is the next chapter in how we continue to keep promises to our families. And that's not all we celebrated last week!" Cuomo on X earlier this month: "President Trump's threats to arrest Assemblyman Mamdani, while predictable, are insulting to the American principles of justice and further New Yorkers resentment of his heavy-handed tactics and the compliance and complicity of his supplicants. It should be universally condemned." What Happens Next New York City voters are scheduled to cast their ballots on November 4 to decide the city's next mayor. The election is expected to draw national scrutiny and could determine the direction of the city as well as the Democratic Party as a whole on issues of affordability, public safety and social policy. Analysts, including Nate Silver, have pointed out that the general election's broader electorate, which includes more conservative voters, may challenge Mamdani's prospects, making endorsements and coalition-building pivotal for the November result.
Newsweek
03-07-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
Zohran Mamdani's Chances of Beating Cuomo, Adams in NYC Race: Poll
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Democratic mayoral primary winner and assemblyman Zohran Mamdani is leading the pack of candidates to potentially govern New York City, a new poll this month shows. Newsweek reached out to a political analyst via email for comment Thursday. Why It Matters The outcome of New York City's mayoral race is nationally significant as the city remains a major liberal stronghold in the United States. The next mayor will oversee critical issues such as housing, cost-of-living, and public safety, and could shape national debates ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The race also marks a test of competing party visions, with Mamdani's progressive platform facing centrist and independent challenges from Adams and Cuomo. For Cuomo, a former governor who resigned in 2021 amid sexual harassment allegations, it represents a potential political comeback, while Adams seeks redemption following controversy over corruption charges that were later dropped. The contest's dynamics may ultimately help define the trajectory of Democratic party politics in America's largest city. What To Know According to a poll from American Pulse conducted from June 28 to July 1, 2025, Mamdani has 35.2 percent support among New York City likely voters, compared to Cuomo's 29 percent and Adams' 13.8 percent. The likely voters were asked to pick a candidate from a list with the following options: Mamdani, Cuomo, Adams, Guardian Angels founder and Republican Curtis Silwa, independent Jim Walden, another candidate or not sure. The survey has a margin of error of 4 percent and polled 568 people. Mamdani garnered the largest percentage of likely voters from 18 to 44 years old, with 49.7 percent. Cuomo's largest percentage came from the Bronx Borough with 44.4 percent, while Adams saw his largest backing from Independents and Republicans with 23.8 percent alike. When asked how likely they were to vote for Mamdani, 48 percent either said definitely or probably, the poll shows. Nearly 46 percent said anyone else. Cuomo received the highest percentage among the likely New Your City voters when asked who would do the best job running the city, with 33.5 percent compared to Mamdani's 32.5 percent. Adams received 12.4 percent. Mamdani has built his campaign around affordability in the Big Apple and focused on rent freezes. His platform also includes no-cost child care, free buses, city-owned grocery stores and "Trump-proofing" the city. The democratic socialist's platform could alienate centrist Democrats and independents critical in pushing him past the finish line in November. Mamdani's call to implement the Department of Community Safety, if elected, would also place outreach workers in subway stations, a stark difference from Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul's position of partnering with the New York City Police Department to ensure safety. Mamdani has been backed by Democratic Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York and Independent Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont. He has yet to receive formal endorsements from Hochul or other New York Democratic leaders like Senator Chuck Schumer or Congressman Hakeem Jeffries, despite winning the ticket last week. Nate Silver also predicted in his Silver Bulletin Substack page that Mamdani could possibly be vulnerable in the general election, as more voters will cast their ballots compared to the primary. New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani can be seen attending the 2025 New York City Pride March on June 29, 2025, in New York City. (Photo by) New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani can be seen attending the 2025 New York City Pride March on June 29, 2025, in New York City. (Photo by) What People Are Saying President Donald Trump, a New York native, on Truth Social last week: "It's finally happened, the Democrats have crossed the line. Zohran Mamdani, a 100% Communist Lunatic, has just won the Dem Primary, and is on his way to becoming Mayor." He continued: "We've had Radical Lefties before, but this is getting a little ridiculous. He looks TERRIBLE, his voice is grating, he's not very smart, he's got AOC+3, Dummies ALL, backing him, and even our Great Palestinian Senator, Cryin' Chuck Schumer, is groveling over him. Yes, this is a big moment in the History of our Country!" Mamdani on X, formerly Twitter, on Wednesday: "Donald Trump is attacking me because he is desperate to distract from his war on working people. We must and we will fight back." Congressman Jeffries on X on Wednesday: "Stop lying about Assemblyman Mamdani. He is neither a communist nor a lunatic. And New York City doesn't need to be saved by a wannabe King. Besides, you are too busy destroying America with your One Big Ugly Bill to do anything else." What Happens Next New York City voters will return to the polls on November 4, 2025, to decide the city's next mayor. The outcome of this race will determine the city's trajectory on pressing issues, including housing, public safety, and affordability. As Adams and Cuomo campaign as independents, the contest is expected to draw national attention and shape the political landscape for upcoming elections.
Newsweek
25-06-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
Trump's Border Czar Issues Stark Warning to Zohran Mamdani: 'Game On'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Tom Homan, President Donald Trump's appointed border czar, issued a warning to New York State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani on the heels of his mayoral primary victory, saying that immigration enforcement will "double down and triple down on sanctuary cities." Newsweek reached out to Mamdani's campaign via email Wednesday for comment. Why It Matters Trump has prioritized immigration control as a key pillar of his second administration. The president campaigned last year on the promise of mass deportations and appointed Homan to execute his agenda. On Tuesday night, Mamdani, a Democratic socialist, clinched the first-round vote in the New York City mayoral primary race against former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. Mamdani landed the backing of Democratic U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York and independent U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders of Vermont, and was largely unknown when he announced his intent to run, per the Associated Press (AP). What To Know Mamdani built his campaign around affordability in the Big Apple and focused on rent freezes. His platform also includes no-cost child care, free buses and "Trump-proofing" the city. In a link on his campaign website, Mamdani says his administration, should he become mayor, would focus on getting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) out of New York City facilities, end cooperation with the agency, protect personal data from outside jurisdictions and "bolster legal support" for immigrants. "Donald Trump is tearing at the fabric of New York City in his second term. He has deployed ICE agents to pluck New Yorkers from their families," Mamdani said on his website. While speaking on Fox Business with Larry Kudlow, Homan was asked about Mamdani's immigration platform, saying, "Good luck with that." "Federal law trumps him ... every day, every hour of every minute," Homan continued. "We're going to be in New York City, matter of fact, because it's a sanctuary city and President Trump made it clear a week and a half ago, we're going to double down and triple down on sanctuary cities." Homan later added: "Were going to concentrate in sanctuary cities because we know they're releasing public safety threats and national security threats back to the street, so we know we've got a problem there." He also said that federal officials don't seem to have a problem with states like Florida, where sheriffs "work for us." Trump's border czar asserted that if immigration enforcement officials can't arrest people in jail, they would "find them" in neighborhoods or work sites, adding, "so game on, we're coming." Kudlow also asked Homan if Democratic New York City Mayor Eric Adams is helping him, to which he responded that Adams "wants to do the right thing," and wants to be a law-and-order mayor. Tom Homan, Trump administration border czar, can be seen talking with reporters outside the West Wing at the White House on June 19 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by) Tom Homan, Trump administration border czar, can be seen talking with reporters outside the West Wing at the White House on June 19 in Washington, D.C. (Photo by) What People Are Saying Trump posted to Truth Social on Wednesday: "It's finally happened, the Democrats have crossed the line. Zohran Mamdani, a 100% Communist Lunatic, has just won the Dem Primary, and is on his way to becoming Mayor. We've had Radical Lefties before, but this is getting a little ridiculous." Trump continued: "He looks TERRIBLE, his voice is grating, he's not very smart, he's got AOC+3, Dummies ALL, backing him, and even our Great Palestinian Senator, Cryin' Chuck Schumer, is groveling over him. Yes, this is a big moment in the History of our Country!" Senate Democratic Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York, on X, formerly Twitter, on Wednesday: "I have known @ZohranKMamdani since we worked together to provide debt relief for thousands of beleaguered taxi drivers & fought to stop a fracked gas plant in Astoria. He ran an impressive campaign that connected with New Yorkers about affordability, fairness, & opportunity." Schumer added, "I spoke with @ZohranKMamdani this morning and am looking forward to getting together soon." What Happens Next The New York City mayoral election will now head to ranked choice voting, as no candidate received a majority of the vote Tuesday night. The AP contributed to this report.
16-06-2025
- Business
Carney meets one-on-one with Trump before G7 meeting officially kicks off - LIVE
The leaders of the U.S., U.K., France, Germany, Italy and Japan are joining Prime Minister Mark Carney in Kananaskis, Alta., for a meeting of the Group of Seven nations. The summit takes place over the next two days, with discussions focused largely on economic and security priorities. Before the summit officially begins, Carney has a tête-à-tête with U.S. President Donald Trump. The high-stakes bilateral meeting comes as Trump continues to impose punishing tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum and the auto sector. The summit is also expected to draw protests, primarily in Calgary and nearby Banff, where organizers have established designated demonstration zones. Michael Woods (new window) Asked what is holding up a deal with Canada, Trump said it's not a matter of it being held up, but rather different concepts. I have a tariff concept and Mark has a different concept, he said. We will see if we can get to the bottom of it today. Trump called himself a tariff man, saying they are simple, easy and precise. I think Mark has a more complex idea, but also very good. We are going to look at both and we'll see what we will come out with. The two sides are working on a trade-security agreement in the wake of Trump's tariffs, including on Canadian goods. Trump was then asked by the CBC's Katie Simpson whether Canada and the U.S. are within days or weeks of a deal. He suggested he believes it's achievable in that time frame, if both sides agree. Trump dives into talking about Russia Catharine Tunney (new window) Carney and Trump briefly spoke to reporters after their bilateral meeting Monday morning. Photo: Reuters / Kevin Lamarque In comments to the media, Trump immediately dove into saying it was a mistake to boot Russia from the G8 table, making it the current G7. He says there wouldn't be war in Ukraine if Russia hadn't been ejected. Russia was removed from the G8 in 2014 over its annexation of Crimea earlier that year. Trump wrongly said that decision was made by Trudeau; it was during Harper's time in office. Carney did not engage. Trump-proofing the G7 Ashley Burke (new window) Début du widget Widget. Passer le widget ? Fin du widget Widget. Retourner au début du widget ? I'm Ashley Burke, a senior reporter with the parliamentary bureau, in Kananaskis today at the G7 summit site. Prime Minister Mark Carney is attempting to Trump-proof the G7. He's not even going to try to get leaders to sign a joint communiqué, typically issued at the end of these summits. Instead, a senior Canadian official says they're opting for short, action-oriented statements. The move is an attempt to prevent a disaster like the last time Canada hosted in 2018. That G7 in Charlevoix, Que. — when Justin Trudeau was prime minister and U.S. President Donald Trump was in his first term — ended in disarray. Trump rescinded his support of the communiqué and lashed out at Trudeau, who, in a post-summit news conference, vowed to retaliate against U.S. tariffs at the time. (The outburst caught Canadian officials off-guard, as the prime minister had made similar remarks before.) Former Trudeau adviser Jason Easton worked on the U.S.-Canada file in later years. He said history has shown when Trump is at a G7, it's hard to reach a consensus on a statement. We've seen how that can disrupt the G7, particularly at the end, Easton said. What Prime Minister Carney is doing, what he's done from the start of his administration, is focus on actions, focus on deliverables. And I think he's taking a very businesslike approach to finding those areas where G7 leaders can agree we are going to jointly pursue action.
CBS News
30-04-2025
- Politics
- CBS News
California AG Rob Bonta discusses battle with Trump administration during first 100 days
SACRAMENTO — On the 100th day of President Trump's second term in office, California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed his 16th lawsuit against the president's administration. On Tuesday, California and nearly two dozen other states filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over drastic cuts to the AmeriCorps volunteer service agency. Bonta's office has been busy filing lots of lawsuits against the Trump administration in response to a barrage of the president's executive orders. "His actions have been very quick and high volume, so the speed and the volume is more than under Trump 1.0," Bonta said. California sued Trump more than 120 times in his first term in office. Bonta says right now the state is on track to sue him double that amount, if the current rate persists. "I didn't necessarily expect that," Bonta said of the volume of lawsuits filed so far during Mr. Trump's second term. "I'm not surprised or shocked by it either." California's lawsuits in these first 100 days span from challenging Mr. Trump's executive order banning birthright citizenship to Elon Musk's role in government to tariffs. "How do you prioritize what issues to tackle first?" I said Bonta. "Honestly, the Trump administration determines if and when we sue," Bonta said. "If the Trump administration violates the law, we sue. If he doesn't, we don't." Republican Assembly Leader James Gallagher opposes California's legal challenges to the Trump administration. He said he believes Mr. Trump and his administration have done "a great job" so far. "He's moving with action on immigration. He's moving with action on our forests. He's bringing back logging," Gallagher said. California Democrats approved so-called Trump-proofing measures ahead of the president's inauguration to set aside $25 million for legal funds in anticipation of lawsuits. "But so far, you know, just roughly very little of that money has actually been spent yet, just because the process takes time to hire people," said Bonta, who added that his office has many job openings. Bonta said that most of the early rulings during the Trump administration's first 100 days have been favorable for California, with judges granting temporary restraining orders in initial proceedings. One early ruling that favored Mr. Trump saw a judge denying to grant the state a temporary restraining order challenging Elon Musk's power within the administration.
