New York Mayor Race: Cuomo's Unexpected Move

Andrew Cuomo is staying in the New York City mayoral race, even after losing the Democratic primary to Zohran Mamdani. He still has a spot on the "Fight & Deliver" ballot line for the November election. Cuomo thinks the general election voters might be different from those who voted in the primary. He believes Mamdani's ideas, like rent freezes and city-run grocery stores, will get more attention now. Mamdani is happy with his primary win but knows Cuomo could still be a challenge. He said, "We did it once and it turned out pretty well. " Some big names in politics have praised Mamdani but haven't officially backed him. Meanwhile, Republicans are criticizing Mamdani and trying to link him to national Democrats. Cuomo is hoping to attract voters who might be worried about Mamdani's progressive ideas or Mayor Eric Adams' legal troubles. He could also just stay on the ballot without actively campaigning, like he did in 2002. But for now, Cuomo hasn't decided if he will campaign or not. He's in no hurry to make a decision. This race is getting interesting. Cuomo is trying to make a comeback after resigning as governor amid harassment allegations. Mamdani is a young democratic socialist with bold ideas. Adams is running as an independent after skipping the Democratic primary. And Republican Curtis Sliwa is also in the mix. It's shaping up to be a race with lots of different views.