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In reply to the discussion: Mamdani Stuns Cuomo in N.Y.C. Mayoral Primary, as Ex-Governor Concedes [View all]rpannier
(24,749 posts)Cuomo has filed as an independent (he did that prior to May 10). If he runs, he could steal votes from Mamdani -- but he will also likely take from Eric Adams (running as independent) and Sliwa.
If Cuomo doesn't run, then it's a case of how many older Black voters choose a different candidate. I don't know the breakdown of this vote, but polling prior to the election showed Cuomo doing well among older Black voters, and voters age 50-59.
If everything stays as normal Mamdani wins. If Cuomo plays sore loser, then it's a toss up (IMO)
I know very little about Jim Walden (he is likely a nothing running as an independent. But, I've read he has almost a million dollars on hand and could get a lot more from former federal prosecutors that support him). He has a reputation as a 'Good Government' guy. A somewhat deserved one, as well.
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