The current Democratic primary for New York's mayoral election appears to be a tense two-man race between former governor Andrew Cuomo, embroiled in past scandals, and State Assembly member Zohran Mamdani, a young democratic socialist. The televised debate held two days before early voting illuminated the candidates' discussions on critical issues like housing, policing, and New York’s political relations. Despite their serious approaches, both candidates radiated anxiety about the election's outcome, highlighting the unpredictable political landscape of the city.
"Truth be told, experience matters, and Andrew Cuomo has experience. But vision matters, and Mamdani... you have the vision, and you have articulated that during the campaign."
"The political trajectory of the city is genuinely up for grabs. And no one's feeling too confident about it."
Collection
[
|
...
]