Jessica Ramos surprised New York's political landscape by endorsing Andrew Cuomo for mayor despite her scathing remarks about him in the past. This endorsement shocked even her supporters, revealing the tension between her disdain for Cuomo and her pragmatic move in politics. Former allies and fellow progressives expressed discontent with her decision, framing it as a betrayal of their anti-Cuomo efforts. Ramos's conflicts with both Cuomo and progressive rivals like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez complicate her political standing, showcasing the diverging paths in the Democratic landscape.
"It sucks because, honestly, it's like, to support Andrew Cuomo is like selling your soul to the devil," says Alessandra Biaggi, Ramos's former colleague.
Other progressive ex-allies were scathing, such as Yuh-Line Niou, a former lawmaker who shared that Albany apartment and that anti-Cuomo agenda, too.
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