Both Cuomo and Adams have already announced their intention to commit political murder-suicide by disregarding the results of their own Democratic party primary election and running as independents. Adams was so embarrassed by the idea of losing the primary that he even withdrew his name from the ballot last minute.

[–] 9to5@hexbear.net 14 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Im not an American but couldnt that play into Zohrans favour if Cuomo and Adams basically split the conservative vote ?

[–] TauZero@mander.xyz 21 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

All three are Democrats. There is still the Republican candidate in the general. In the 2021 election, the Republican got 28% and Democrat Adams got 67%. If Adams and Cuomo as independents split Mamdani's vote, like 25%/22%/20%, that would be enough for Republican to win. Or maybe Republican voters will vote cross-party-lines for Cuomo just to see Mamdani lose.

EDIT: Come to think of it, you are right that if Cuomo and Adams both appeal to the same conservative part of the Democratic party, then it may be better if Adams does continue to run as independent in the general and splits Cuomo's vote. If Mamdani gets 55% of the 67% Democratic voters, and Cuomo and Adams split remaining 45%, then Cuomo can't win even if half of 28% Republicans switch their vote for him.

[–] 9to5@hexbear.net 8 points 3 weeks ago

Thanks for the information. Im not American but I have relatives that live in New York which is why I keep a closer eye on the political situation of the city.

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