Adams Backs Cuomo in Mayoral Race
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced his support for Andrew Cuomo in the upcoming mayoral election. This comes after Adams decided to withdraw from the race, a move aimed at countering the challenge posed by Democratic Socialist candidate Zoran Mamdani.
Adams’ spokesperson, Todd Shapiro, made it clear that the mayor intends to campaign alongside the former governor, despite previously labeling Cuomo a “snake and a liar.”
“The Mayor supports former Governor Andrew M. Cuomo in his presidential bid and intends to campaign with him,” Shapiro stated.
During a New York Knicks game, Adams shared a photo of himself with Cuomo, giving a thumbs up. He captioned it: “Great win for the Knicks. We have to win for our city. There’s no turning back.”
C Cuomo had previously suspended his re-election campaign in September, following poor polling and earlier federal corruption charges, which were ultimately dismissed. Adams emphasized that his endorsement is driven by concerns that Mamdani’s democratic socialist policies could negatively impact Black and brown communities.
“I think it’s essential that we really wake up Black and brown communities that have suffered from gentrification about the importance of their race,” Adams mentioned.
He criticized Mamdani’s plan to disband the NYPD’s Strategic Response Group, emphasizing the need for safety in the city. “Candidates proposing to dismantle such units, or ideas to decriminalize prostitution, and releasing dangerous inmates back into their communities, those approaches threaten our city’s safety and economy,” he remarked.
Mamdani responded to Adams’ announcement sharply, suggesting that “Andrew Cuomo is running for Eric Adams’ second term.” He accused both figures of being aligned with corruption, implying that their partnership serves the wealthy interests.
“It’s not surprising that two people who are sympathetic to corruption and Trump’s capitulation would join forces with the wealthy and at the behest of the president himself,” Mamdani stated.
Additionally, a recent article highlighted their alliance, making references to Donald Trump’s works, hinting at a deeper connection to the Republican former president.
Both Adams and Cuomo appear to be rallying against Mamdani’s far-left proposals, which include freezing rents, imposing higher taxes on residents, elevating the minimum wage to $30 an hour by 2030, and investing in government-funded services like public transportation and grocery stores.
Cuomo, who lost to Mamdani in the Democratic primary in June, is continuing his campaign as an independent candidate.
