Cuomo Goes Independent—But Can He Beat the Socialist Rising Star?

The New York City mayoral race just got a mega dose of drama! Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani stunned everyone by bouncing back to claim victory in the Democratic primary, leaving former Governor Andrew Cuomo licking his wounds and, presumably, plotting his next move. In a surprising twist, Cuomo is opting to run as an independent, claiming he’s still in it to win it. Nothing says “I’m not done yet” quite like a last-minute name change and a fresh campaign trail!

But Cuomo’s not the only player here; current Mayor Eric Adams is also changing course, rejecting the Democratic label to run as an independent. And let’s not forget Republican Curtis Sliwa, who, with all the chaos swirling around, must feel a bit like the only adult in a kindergarten classroom. Polls indicate Mamdani still reigns supreme among NYC voters with 40% in support—but can Cuomo rally enough independent voters to challenge this steep uphill slope? It’s a political game of musical chairs, and some candidates might just find themselves left standing at the end of the song.

It begs the question: how messy does a political race have to get before the candidates actually come together for a common cause? With talk of unifying against Mamdani, it seems like the drama is only just beginning. If we’re lucky, we’ll get through this election cycle without any popcorn-worthy scandals—that might be asking too much, though!

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