Former Governor Andrew Cuomo’s campaign website lists endorsements from several Jewish leaders, indicating potential support. However, some groups clarify their backing was for the primary only and they haven't decided on a general election endorsement. Cuomo lost the primary and will run as an independent. Current contenders include progressive candidate Zohran Mamdani and incumbent Eric Adams, who may split moderate votes. The Crown Heights PAC emphasizes the need for internal discussion among members before finalizing their stance in the general election.
Shmuel Rosenstein, a representative from the Crown Heights PAC, mentioned, "We have not yet decided on who to endorse in the general election." He confirmed their previous primary endorsement remains intact for now.
Polling suggests that if both Andrew Cuomo and Eric Adams run as independents, they could divide the moderate votes, allowing Zohran Mamdani, a progressive and critic of Israel, to gain an advantage.
As Andrew Cuomo transitions to an independent candidate for the general election in New York City, the stakes are higher, especially in appealing to Orthodox Jewish voters who often vote as a bloc.
The Crown Heights PAC highlighted their significant community status, describing themselves as 'one of the largest Orthodox communities in Brooklyn,' and expressed the need for more discussion before making a general election endorsement.
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