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NYC Mayor Adams to Endorse Andrew Cuomo for Mayor

Eyewitness News ABC7NYNovember 5, 20252 min7,131 views
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Political Shake-Up in NYC Mayoral Race

  • πŸ“Œ Mayor Eric Adams is reportedly set to endorse Andrew Cuomo to replace him as NYC mayor, a significant shift in the political landscape.
  • ⚑ This development comes just weeks after Adams hurled insults at Cuomo, calling him a "snake and a liar".
  • πŸ’‘ Adams, like Cuomo, had run his own reelection bid as an independent.

Cuomo's Campaign Strategy

  • 🎯 Andrew Cuomo is actively seeking votes, and this endorsement could be a strategic move to bolster his campaign.
  • πŸ“ˆ Cuomo's poll numbers reportedly saw a significant jump after Adams dropped out of the mayoral race approximately three weeks ago.
  • 🀝 The two were seen together courtside at a Knicks game, hinting at the impending endorsement.

Mayoral Debate Highlights

  • πŸ’¬ The final debate before election day featured sharp words and confrontations between candidates, including Zoron Mdonni, Curtis Leewa, and Andrew Cuomo.
  • ⚠️ Mdonni criticized Cuomo for accepting a $5 million book deal while allegedly sending seniors to their deaths in nursing homes.
  • πŸ—£οΈ Mdonni also attacked Joron's qualifications, stating, "Your resume could fit on a cocktail napkin."
  • πŸ“° Cuomo also received an endorsement from the Staten Island Advance, though the publication noted he might not win.

Reactions to the Endorsement

  • 🎭 Zoron Mdonni reacted to the Adams endorsement on social media, calling it "the art of the deal", a reference to President Trump's book.
  • ⏳ The official announcement of Adams' endorsement for Cuomo is expected later today.
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