On the hottest day in over a decade, Zohran Mamdani held a press conference in Astoria Park while preparing for the primary election. He criticized Andrew Cuomo as a key figure in the city's affordability crisis and expressed surprise at his campaign's quick emergence as a contender. Despite his limited name recognition at the race's start, he is actively working to connect with Black voters, understanding the challenge of overcoming deep-rooted political loyalties. Mamdani is contemplating the possibility of running in the general election if he places second in the primary, exploring options to sustain his political momentum.
Mamdani stated, 'The pace at which we became the clear contrast to Andrew Cuomo surprised me,' emphasizing the unexpected speed of his campaign's rise.
In reflecting on voter outreach, Mamdani remarked, 'I understand that when I go into a church and I'm speaking to voters...to learn someone's name and cast aside all that they have known is a difficult task.'
Regarding his campaign awareness, Mamdani highlighted, 'I started this race at one-per-cent name recognition. Much of this race has been one of introduction.'
Mamdani's approach towards the election is resolute as he contemplates, 'Would he attempt to run in the general election on the progressive Working Families Party ballot line?'
Under the sweltering sun, he criticized the affordability crisis in the city, stating, 'the architects of the city's affordability crisis,' specifically targeting Andrew Cuomo.
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