Cuomo faced a significant defeat in the Democratic primary, acknowledging his failure to recognize Mamdani's rising popularity and the support from younger voters. He attributed his lack of engagement to his earlier polling advantage and adopted a conservative campaign strategy. Now, as he prepares to run as an independent, Cuomo plans to challenge Mamdani more aggressively and correct past mistakes. He recognizes the importance of this election as a pivotal moment for New York.
"I never really debunked his proposals because I just didn't engage. That was a mistake. I made a mistake. I was not as aggressive as I should be..."
"Believing that Mamdani was helplessly mired in second place, and reluctant to give him any more attention, the Cuomo camp stuck to a Rose Garden strategy..."
"This is a crossroad for New York," Cuomo said during an hourlong interview on the Upper East Side.
"...Cuomo blamed his primary-election strategy on polls that showed him with a double-digit lead, failing to pick up on the support that Mamdani was receiving from first-time voters."
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