"The most recent polling shows Zohran Mamdani still way ahead in the race, with Mamdani now with double the support of Cuomo among Latine voters. Mamdani also has the most cash left to spend, with just over $5 million in his campaign account. Cuomo just has $1.4 million left. Pro-Cuomo super PACs are flooding the airwaves and stuffing mailboxes, but the candidate himself, to use a metaphor he might appreciate, is still stuck in first gear."
"After his stunning win in June's Democratic primary, Zohran Mamdani has (smartly) played it safe. He's shored up endorsements amongst the mainstream Democrats he'll need to get at least part of his agenda through Albany and reassured the billionaire class that, at least for now, the guillotines will not be appearing in the middle of Central Park. His interviews got because he wasn't saying anything he hadn't said during the primary. Where there were once late-night walks across Manhattan, there are now...paper shredding events?"
Zohran Mamdani leads recent polling and holds roughly $5 million in campaign funds, outperforming Andrew Cuomo, who has about $1.4 million. Pro-Cuomo super PACs are spending heavily on media and mail, while Cuomo's public campaign activity has been limited in the final month. Mamdani is beginning to preview substantive policy positions and has consolidated endorsements from mainstream Democrats and reassured wealthy backers. That cautious approach has frustrated some on his left flank who expected bolder proposals. Republican Curtis Sliwa is taking personal security precautions. A public viewing of the second mayoral debate is scheduled at Oak & Iron on October 22.
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