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The Downballot
NYC's messy primary goes down to the wire
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NYC's messy primary goes down to the wire

Is Cuomo's lead big enough to halt a late surge by Mamdani?
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We're diving deep into New York City's many-layered Democratic primary for mayor on this week's episode of The Downballot podcast. Polls keep showing Andrew Cuomo in the lead, but is it big enough to stop a late surge by Zohran Mamdani? Will Brad Lander's arrest by federal agents give him a last-minute jolt? And will we see any more alliances like the recent Mamdani-Lander cross-endorsement? We explore all these questions and many more.

Co-hosts David Nir and David Beard also recap Virginia's fascinating primary results, including why Richmond's former mayor did so poorly in his hometown. They then look ahead to November as Democrats display unity while the Republican ticket is in shambles. And finally, one of the winners of the Second Annual Downballot Awards is back in the news, and it's for a good reason!

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Betsy Cotton's avatar

Thanks for the breakdown on this race. I couldn’t agree with you both more about how distressing and disappointing it is to see Cuomo in the lead, and local & statewide candidates not taking a stand against him. As you said, he’s a terrible Democrat and a terrible person. C’mon New Yorkers have some integrity and spine!!!

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