Cuomo takes swipe at Mamdani in final campaign ad before Election Day
In the lead-up to the New York City mayoral election on November 4, independent candidate Andrew Cuomo has intensified his campaign against Democratic socialist opponent Zohran Mamdani, releasing a final ad that questions Mamdani’s qualifications. Cuomo, who has served in various political roles, including as governor, asserts that New Yorkers are facing tough times that require experienced leadership. In his ad, he states, “Candidates who need on-the-job training can’t fix it,” highlighting his belief that Mamdani’s relatively short political career and limited legislative achievements make him unfit for the mayoral role. Cuomo emphasizes his vision for New York City, which includes increasing police presence, addressing homelessness, and creating half a million affordable homes, a stark contrast to Mamdani’s platform.
Cuomo’s criticisms of Mamdani have been sharp, focusing on the latter’s experience—or lack thereof. He pointed out that Mamdani, a 33-year-old assemblyman, has only passed three bills and has the “worst attendance record in the legislature,” suggesting that the mayoral position should not be a first-time job. Mamdani has countered these attacks by questioning Cuomo’s own track record, particularly his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on vulnerable populations, like seniors in nursing homes. In a recent debate, Mamdani asserted, “What I don’t have in experience I make up for in integrity,” positioning himself as a candidate focused on ethical leadership rather than merely political experience. As the election approaches, public opinion polls indicate Mamdani holds a double-digit lead, although Cuomo has been working to narrow that gap, making the race increasingly competitive and charged with contrasting visions for the future of New York City.
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New York City
mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo took a swipe at Democratic socialist opponent Zohran Mamdani Wednesday in his final campaign ad released less than a week before Election Day.
“Life in New York is tough right now. Candidates who need on-the-job training can’t fix it,”
Cuomo said in the video,
calling Mamdani’s background into question.
“I see a new day just over the horizon with 5,000 more cops on the beat, the homeless off the streets and 500,000 new affordable homes,” Cuomo continued.
The ad ends with a message for New Yorkers to vote for Cuomo on the “Fight and Deliver” party line on Tuesday, Nov. 4. A
recent public opinion poll
showed Mamdani holding a double-digit lead in the race, although Cuomo is narrowing the gap.
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In an appearance earlier this month
on Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures,” Cuomo described his opponent as a 33-year-old, two-term assemblyman who “passed three bills” and has the “worst attendance record in the legislature.”
“Never ran anything.
Mayor of New York
should not be your first job,” Cuomo said of Mamdani. “There’s no time for on-the-job training when any given morning, God forbid, you could have a mass murder or a terrorist attack.”
“New Yorkers get that, they know how important the mayor is and how you really need to know what you are doing,” he added.
During a debate in mid-October,
Cuomo again attacked Mamdani’s thin resume, saying, “He has no experience.”
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“He literally has never had a job. On his resume, it says he interned for his mother. This is not a job for a first timer. Any day you could have a hurricane, God forbid, a 9-11, a health pandemic,” Cuomo said. “If you don’t know what you’re doing, people will die.”
Mamdani immediately shot back, “If we have a health pandemic, then why would New Yorkers turn to the governor who sent seniors to their death in nursing homes? That’s the kind of experience that’s on offer here today.”
“What I don’t have in experience I make up for in integrity, and what you don’t have in integrity you could never make up for in experience,” Mamdani added.
Fox News Digital’s Peter Pinedo contributed to this report.
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