Andrew M. Cuomo announced his candidacy for New York mayor as an independent after losing the Democratic primary to Zohran Mamdani. Cuomo highlighted that only 13 percent of New Yorkers participated in the primary and asserted his intent to win in the upcoming election. He criticized Mamdani's campaign for lacking substantial solutions. Despite losing by 12 points, Cuomo joins other candidates in the race, including incumbent Eric Adams and Jim Walden. He supports a plan to consolidate support among candidates but faces uncertainty regarding its implementation.
Cuomo stated that only 13 percent of New Yorkers voted in the primary, emphasizing his commitment to the mayoral race and expressing determination to win in November.
Cuomo described Zohran Mamdani as having "slick slogans and no real solutions," arguing that he is the candidate with the necessary experience to implement effective policies.
His tenure as governor has been overshadowed by significant defeats, including a loss by 12 percentage points to Mamdani in the Democratic primary, marking a potential decline of the Cuomo political legacy.
Cuomo's announcement included support for a consolidation plan aimed at uniting other candidates against Mamdani, though participation from fellow candidates remains uncertain.
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