"While Mamdani, the frontrunner, began by accusing his rivals of being consumed by fighting - suggesting he would try to focus instead on his vision for New Yorkers - the state assemblymember joined them in mud as he tried to create viral social media moments, included inviting one of Cuomo's accusers to appear in the audience. Cuomo, running as an independent after losing the Democratic primary to Mamdani, fared better Wednesday than during their first debate."
"Though he has urged Sliwa to drop his bid to avoid splitting the anti-Mamdani vote, he didn't bring up his request during the debate. Instead he worked to cast Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist, as out of his league, highlighting his pro-Palestinian advocacy and President Donald Trump's threats to take over the city if he wins."
A contentious New York City mayoral debate featured attacks over resumes, experience and past scandals. Mamdani, the frontrunner, accused rivals of focusing on drop-out calls rather than policy and staged social-media moments, even inviting a Cuomo accuser into the audience. Cuomo, running as an independent after losing the primary, emphasized his governing experience and sought to portray Mamdani as inexperienced, citing his pro-Palestinian advocacy and potential vulnerability to national interference. Sliwa concentrated on proving his seriousness as a candidate. Candidates repeatedly traded barbs about qualifications, accomplishments, and political history throughout the debate.
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