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Zohran Mamdani just released a statement about Cuomo working with Trump:
— Peter Sterne (@petersterne.com) 2025-08-06T21:20:28.285Z
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newdeal2
(4,804 posts)New Yorkers have hated Trump for decades.
WhiskeyGrinder
(26,374 posts)archive link: https://archive.ph/AbvRc
President Trump may have moved out of New York City, but he has privately discussed whether to intercede in its fractious race for mayor to try to stop Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee, according to eight people briefed on the discussions.
In recent weeks, Mr. Trump has quizzed a Republican congressman and New York businessmen about who in the crowded field of candidates, which includes Mayor Eric Adams and former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, has the best chance of beating Mr. Mamdani, the leftist front-runner.
The president has been briefed by Mark Penn, a pollster who has worked for Bill and Hillary Clinton, and Andrew Stein, a former New York City Council president and decades-long friend of Mr. Trump, on a range of polling that showed Mr. Cuomo could still be competitive as an independent candidate. Both men have pushed Mr. Cuomo as the best candidate despite his loss in the Democratic primary, including in a recent Wall Street Journal op-ed. One of Mr. Penn’s firms did extensive work for a pro-Cuomo super PAC in the primary.
And in a previously undisclosed call in recent weeks, Mr. Trump spoke about the race directly with Mr. Cuomo, an old associate and foil, according to three people briefed on the call, who were not authorized to discuss it.
vanessa_ca
(616 posts)
Iris
(16,847 posts)
Renew Deal
(84,709 posts)I believe it was during the 2008 campaign. He's as much a dino as ever
Lovie777
(21,786 posts)Democrats need to stand up.
LiberalArkie
(19,323 posts)
tulipsandroses
(8,131 posts)NY, please send Cuomo to Palm Beach. He said he would leave NY if he loses.
electric_blue68
(25,961 posts)Blargh!
LeftInTX
(34,015 posts)This way it will be: Mamdani vs Coumo or Mamdani vs Adams or Mamdani vs Sliwa. Instead of Mamdani vs Coumo, Adams and Sliwa.
Sliwa said he's not dropping out.
The four way race is going to increase Mamdani's chances.
Trump needs to stay out of NYC politics. He f'ing left the place!
riversedge
(79,495 posts)people of the city."
patphil
(8,733 posts)I can envision the posters where Cuomo is dressed up as a court jester at the feet of King Donald.
Hornedfrog2000
(866 posts)The guy is a creep.
meow2u3
(25,240 posts)at what has become of his sons. If Mario were to come back to life, he'd whip those brats right into shape and remind them where they came from.
ShazzieB
(22,225 posts)They are a disgrace to their father's memory, especially Andrew.
MichMan
(16,652 posts)tulipsandroses
(8,131 posts)He's a nepo baby
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LuvLoogie
(8,535 posts)Last edited Wed Aug 6, 2025, 06:28 PM - Edit history (1)
Fuck his whole goddamn career.
He can take that fake D and shove it up his ass.
BurnDoubt
(1,486 posts)being a "Socialist" would be more disqualifying than being a "Sociopath".
Sadly, and apparently, voters don't know shit about either word.
Stupidity is extremely tiresome, not to mention Cataclysmically Dangerous.
It is seriously way past time to clear up the mis/dis-information surrounding Socialism... and Capitalism.
Capitalism routinely fails the needs of more than twenty percent of Citizens, and makes "winners and losers" based on Race and Ethnicity, Religion, Gender and Politics. Call it what you like... it's still a KKKrister white-guy "tinkle-down" Economy.
Don't EVEN argue.
Zohran Mamdani speaks to the needs of the citizens of New York. Cuomo speaks to the needs of Wealth and Power.
Ironic that it takes a reviled Socialist to champion the People!!!!
Arazi
(8,709 posts)Over a progressive Dem.
Even with the shit baggage Cuomo comes with, like being a sex pest and his terrible Covid record with senior nursing homes.
He should never have been resurrected. Dems look/looked terrible aligning with him.
And now this
Skittles
(169,638 posts)WTF
Incanus
(180 posts)New Yorkers have a choice between a young progressive Muslim who speaks to the people, a sex pest or a corrupt traitor who should be on his way to prison. So far it looks like Adams and Cuomo don't stand a chance.
vanessa_ca
(616 posts)
Incanus
(180 posts)That's Adams War Room? 
Must be taking campaign advice from Trump.
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demmiblue
(39,255 posts)WATCH — @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social : “Trump has been coordinating directly with Cuomo… it’s Trump billionaires that oppose our campaign’s vision of affordability for all New Yorkers — as he rips immigrants from their homes.â€
— The Tennessee Holler (@thetnholler.bsky.social) 2025-08-06T23:37:51.762Z
speak easy
(12,595 posts)Mario Cuomo, DNC Keynote, 1984.
DonaldJ Trump, who you've known for decades. certainly believes that, and now you're getting on board his wagon train?
Bluetus
(2,314 posts)speak easy
(12,595 posts)Bluetus
(2,314 posts)Last edited Thu Aug 7, 2025, 02:35 PM - Edit history (1)
Mamdani is leading BECAUSE he is willing to speak the truth, even when it offends the rich and powerful. The people appreciate this.
Likewise, there has been a strong grass roots standing ovation for the Governors who are finally talking about fighting fire with fire on the gerrymandering front.
Not coincidentally the new Gallup approval poll of public figures has Trump and Musk dead last, with the Pope first. Among politicians, the only ones that were around break-even were Bernie and AOC. The rest ranged from disliked to reviled. There is a pattern here. The people at the grass roots level are damned sick of politicians in our own party who aren't willing to fight, and prioritize the needs of the working people over the "needs" of the corporations and billionaires.
True Dough
(25,862 posts)that Cuomo would sell out to Trump. Both scumbags.
Emile
(40,669 posts)
Marie Marie
(10,897 posts)2 sore losers who cannot admit defeat and go away. They make a good pair.
yardwork
(68,983 posts)