Andrew Cuomo concedes New York City Democratic mayoral primary to Zohran Mamdani

I am so proud of NY and I really wish Mamdani well. I don't know if he's going to get elected but if so, this could be a turning point. I'm so happy for this person and I'm glad he's leading. We need big change.

Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist member of the state Assembly, started to pull ahead with more than an estimated 80% of ballots counted.

Mamdani would be the city's first Muslim and Indian American mayor if elected.

His army of young canvassers relentlessly knocked on doors throughout the city seeking support. Posters of his grinning mug were up on shop windows. You couldn't get on social media without seeing one of his well-produced videos pitching his vision - free buses, free child care, new apartments, a higher minimum wage and more, paid for by new taxes on rich people.

That youthful energy was apparent Tuesday evening, as both cautiously optimistic canvassers and ecstatic supporters lined the streets of Central Brooklyn, creating a party-like atmosphere that spread from poll sites into the surrounding neighborhoods.

https://6abc.com/post/2025-nyc-mayor-election-live-results-andrew-cuomo-concedes-democratic-primary-zohran-mamdani/16841089/

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mysteryespresso

Why would you support a radical ?

SatanBurger · 36-40, F

@mysteryespresso There's nothing about him that's radical. The things he proposes are already in other countries and have been for some time. Free child care, free bus rides, higher wages. All those are already in countries that aren't theocracies anyways.

mysteryespresso

@SatanBurger it’s a cover.

SatanBurger · 36-40, F

@mysteryespresso I'm not going to get into conspiracy territory with you.

mysteryespresso

@SatanBurger nah it’s a well documented fact, this guy supports terrorism

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SatanBurger · 36-40, F

@mysteryespresso He also has come out and said he pledged to up the hate crime program in NY by 800%. He's consistently defended himself saying he doesn't dislike Jewish people and has faced death threats by people saying the only good Muslim is a dead one.

No candidate is perfect but this hinges on that you feel he's going to be horrible and I believe that's from a fear based view rather than a logical one.

I'm sorry but people are facing other issues like homelessness and wages stuck in the 90s where both democrats and Republicans don't really want to budge on. They're just denying everything while others suffer.

Someone has to do something and if Mamdani wins, I'm glad he's going to do it.

Republicans attack anyone who proposes these ideas but we need to move on, if we stay the same, we're all going to die because of other people's selfishness. Sorry but I cant save your feelings.