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Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has reportedly decided to run as an independent candidate in the city’s mayoral race. According to a NewsNation report, Cuomo intends to challenge incumbent Mayor Eric Adams and other candidates, including Democratic primary winner Zohran Mamdani, who has been criticized for his progressive policies.
Cuomo’s decision comes after he lost to Mamdani in the recent Democratic primary, where the latter garnered significant support among liberal voters. This surprising move marks a shift from Cuomo’s original plan to leave the race and support Adams, who switched parties to run as an independent candidate earlier this year.
As the election draws near, Cuomo is expected to ask other candidates not leading the race by mid-September to pledge their withdrawal. He believes that a combined effort will help him win the mayoral race.
It’s worth noting that Cuomo has been plagued by scandal throughout his political career, including sexual harassment allegations and controversy surrounding his handling of COVID-19 data.
Source: www.foxnews.com
