NYC Mayoral Race: A Surprising Alliance
Following the final Democratic primary debate, Comptroller Brad Lander and Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani made headlines with a joint announcement: they're cross-endorse each other. This unexpected move aims to unite against frontrunner, former Governor Andrew Cuomo.
<img src="https://assets1.cbsnewsstatic.com/hub/i/2025/06/13/91cca875-c62c-4c4d-a24a-75ad19682837/d5ccc68d6d0586798c9b1c3eb9467d52-0-1749836578450.png" alt="Brad Lander and Zohran Mamdani">Mamdani stated their shared goal is to fight for an affordable city, while Lander emphasized the need to prevent Cuomo, deemed by him as "corrupt and morally bankrupt," from winning. Cuomo's spokesperson dismissed this alliance, highlighting the public's desire for safer and more affordable living in NYC. Recent polls show Cuomo leading, with Mamdani a strong second, and Lander benefiting from a recent New York Times panel endorsement.
Heated Debate Highlights
The debate saw intense exchanges. Mamdani challenged Cuomo over campaign funding from billionaires, demanding the return of those funds. Cuomo, citing legal restrictions, refused. The candidates also clashed on their stances on Israel, with Cuomo criticizing Mamdani's views on the war in Gaza and accusations of antisemitism. Lander directly addressed Cuomo's past sexual harassment allegations, which Cuomo vehemently denied.
Early voting using ranked-choice voting begins Saturday.
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