Posted on 06/25/2025 4:54:56 AM PDT by MtnClimber
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo conceded to state assemblyman Zohran Mamdani in New York City's Democratic mayoral primary on Tuesday night.
Why it matters: Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist, is on course for an earthquake victory after running an extraordinary grassroots campaign focused on affordability in America's largest city.
- Mamdani was leading 10 other Democrats — including his top opponent, scandal-ridden Cuomo — in the first round of the ranked-choice election as of late Tuesday night.
- Mamdani's policy proposals include rent freezes, free buses, and city-run grocery stores, all funded by $10 billion in new taxes on corporations and the wealthy.
By the numbers: Mamdani received nearly 44% of votes with 90% of votes counted as of 10:30pm on Tuesday, per AP.
- Cuomo received 36% of votes.
What they're saying: Cuomo said he called Mamdani Tuesday night to concede and congratulate him on his expected victory.
- "Tonight is his night," Cuomo said at a watch party. "He deserved it. He won."
Speaking at his election night party in Queens, Mamdani promised to be a "mayor for every New Yorker, whether you voted for me, for Gov. Cuomo, or felt too disillusioned by a long-broken political system to vote at all."
- He added: "We have won because New Yorkers have stood up for a city they can afford. A city where they can do more than just struggle. One where those who toil in the night can enjoy the fruits of their labor in the day, where hard work is repaid with a stable life."
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.), who along with Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), backed Mamdani's campaign, also congratulated him.
- "Billionaires and lobbyists poured millions against you and our public finance system. And you won," she wrote on X.
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Fighting for democracy!! LOL
Come on down to “Y’all Street” here in Texas!
And now more billionaires and millionaires will be exiting for Florida and Texas…. Well done NY😂
It will be a panic run for the doors.................
It’s commonly known as “Ranked Choice Cheating”. I suspect it’s living up to its name, although, it is New York City.
“”We have won because New Yorkers have stood up for a city they can afford.””
WHO is THEY? This makes sense to who? 10 Billion in new taxes on Corporations and the wealthy???
WHEN will we return to the days when a large % of citizens aren’t being supported by others? The wealthy and corporations - get out of NY State NOW!! Go west - south - even east but ALL THE WAY - don’t stop in New England (no better) - anywhere - but do not stay in NY. Let them sink OR swim on their own!
“… an extraordinary grassroots campaign focused on affordability in America’s largest city.“
They destroy the economy of a place, interfere in all markets and raise the cost of EVERYTHING then they run as economic saviors . What is the gauge of such voter stupidity, how long this grift will work? We’re gonna need a bigger gauge…
24 years ago NYC was bombed by islamists. Today they elect one as mayor.
Osama Bin Laden is smiling in his grave.
As usual I am disgusted with NYC.
Another dark day for America.
No ...Venezuela was a Very Rich country, but with MILLIONS of people living in CARDBOARD BOXES IN THE MOUNTAINS OF CARACAS. THEY VOTED FOR EXACTLY THIS CRAP IN NY. AND NOW EVERYONE IS POOR.
“I am glad I don’t live there.”
Amen to that.
” I predict a massive flood of “refugees” headed south, and especially to Florida.”
And bringing their money and socialism with them.
....equals "you cannot find a place to live".
free buses,
...equals "take a cab, the bus ain't coming."
and city-run grocery stores,
...equals "no groceries anywhere."
all funded by $10 billion in new taxes on corporations and the wealthy.
...equals "look at all the rich politicians!"
And all of the transgender “women” will be more beautiful than those disgusting biological women.
Jews love Democrats they do not vote Republican.
NYC is done.
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