Mike Bloomberg reiterates support for Andrew Cuomo as NYC mayoral race heats up in final stretch
In a significant endorsement that underscores the competitive landscape of the New York City mayoral race, former Mayor Michael Bloomberg has publicly reaffirmed his support for Andrew Cuomo, the former governor of New York. Bloomberg took to social media platform X to emphasize Cuomo’s extensive management experience and resilience, qualities he believes are essential for leading the city during challenging times. As early voting commences, Bloomberg reiterated his belief that Cuomo is the best candidate to navigate the complexities facing New Yorkers. He stated, “Being Mayor of New York City is the second toughest job in America, and the next mayor will face immense challenges,” highlighting the pressing issues that will confront the next administration.
Cuomo is running as an independent candidate after resigning from the governorship in 2021 amid various scandals, and his campaign has gained momentum in recent weeks. Recent polling data indicates that state lawmaker Zohran Mamdani, who won the Democratic nomination against Cuomo and others in June, currently holds a commanding 10-point lead in the race. Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist, has garnered 43% support among likely voters, while Cuomo trails with 33%. This is a notable shift from previous polling, where Mamdani’s lead was slightly more substantial. The political dynamics are further complicated by the endorsement of Cuomo from incumbent Mayor Eric Adams, who dropped out of the race but remains on the ballot. Meanwhile, Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa is polling at 14%, with a portion of voters still undecided.
As the election date approaches, the competition intensifies, with Cuomo sharpening his rhetoric against Mamdani, warning of potential chaos should his opponent win. Bloomberg’s endorsement adds a layer of credibility to Cuomo’s campaign, especially as he attempts to close the gap in polling. The race is emblematic of the broader political shifts occurring in New York City, as candidates navigate a landscape shaped by post-pandemic challenges and evolving voter sentiments. With early voting underway and Election Day fast approaching, the stakes are high for all candidates involved, and the outcome will likely have lasting implications for the city’s future.
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Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg reaffirmed his support for
Andrew Cuomo
on social media Wednesday, saying the former New York governor’s experience and toughness make him the best choice to lead New York City as voters begin casting early ballots.
Bloomberg said on X, “Four months ago I endorsed @AndrewCuomo because I thought his management experience and government know-how made him the best choice for New Yorkers. I still do. And today, with early voting underway, I wanted to reiterate my support for Andrew Cuomo.
“Being
Mayor of New York City
is the second toughest job in America, and the next mayor will face immense challenges.
“Andrew Cuomo has the experience and toughness to stand up for New Yorkers and get things done. I hope you will join me in supporting him.”
NEW POLL REVEALS MAMDANI STILL HOLDS COMMANDING DOUBLE-DIGIT LEAD OVER RIVALS IN NYC MAYORAL RACE
Fox News Digital has reached out to Cuomo’s campaign for comment on the matter.
Bloomberg, who served three terms as mayor
, first endorsed Cuomo two weeks before New York City’s June 24 primary, just four days before early voting began.
At the time, Bloomberg said he cares “deeply about the future of our city, and since leaving office, it has been difficult to watch its struggles, especially since the pandemic. In sizing up the field in the race for mayor, there is one candidate whose management experience and government know-how stand above the others: Andrew Cuomo.”
With just over a week until Election Day, state lawmaker
Zohran Mamdani
holds a double-digit, 10-point lead in the race for mayor of New York City, though Cuomo is narrowing the gap, according to the latest public polling.
NEW POLL REVEALS MAMDANI’S LEAD IS SHRINKING AS CUOMO GAINS GROUND IN NYC SHOWDOWN
Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist state lawmaker from Queens, shocked the political world in June by defeating Cuomo and nine other candidates to win the Democratic nomination. He now holds 43% support among likely voters, according to a survey released Wednesday by Quinnipiac University.
Cuomo, who resigned as governor in 2021 amid multiple scandals and is running as an independent after losing the primary, had 33% support in the poll.
The survey was conducted Thursday through Monday, after incumbent Mayor
Eric Adams
endorsed Cuomo in a bid to defeat Mamdani. Adams, who had been seeking re-election as an independent, dropped out late last month, though his name remains on the ballot.
FINAL STRETCH: MAMDANI’S LARGE LEAD SHRINKING AS CUOMO GAINS GROUND IN NYC MAYORAL RACE
Guardian Angels co-founder Curtis Sliwa, running again as the Republican nominee, had 14% support in the poll. The poll also showed 6% of likely voters are undecided and 3% refused to respond.
Mamdani’s 10-point advantage over Cuomo is down from his 13-point lead in Quinnipiac’s previous poll, which was conducted at the beginning of October.
Cuomo sharpened his attacks on Mamdani in the final stretch, warning that “mayhem” would follow a Mamdani victory.
Meanwhile,
Sliwa, a longtime fixture in New York City politics,
has faced mounting pressure to drop out, clearing the way for a one-on-one race between Cuomo and Mamdani.
Among those urging Sliwa to end his bid is billionaire businessman and conservative radio host John Catsimatidis, a top New York City Republican and ally of President Donald Trump.
Fox News Digital’s Paul Steinhauser, Andrew Mark Miller and Deirdre Heavey contributed to this report.
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