Mike Bloomberg reiterates support for Andrew Cuomo as NYC mayoral race heats up in final stretch
Former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg reaffirmed his support for Andrew Cuomo on social media Wednesday, saying the former New York governor’s experience and toughness make him the best...
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Former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg reaffirmed his support for Andrew Cuomo on social media Wednesday, saying the former New York governor’s experience and toughness make him the best choice to lead New York City as voters begin casting early ballots. Bloomberg said on X, "Four months ago I endorsed @AndrewCuomo because I thought his management experience and government know-how made him the best choice for New Yorkers. I still do. And today, with early voting underway, I wanted to reiterate my support for Andrew Cuomo." "Being Mayor of New York City is the second toughest job in America, and the next mayor will face immense challenges," Bloomberg added. "Andrew Cuomo has the experience and toughness to stand up for New Yorkers and get things done. I hope you will join me in supporting him." NEW POLL REVEALS MAMDANI STILL HOLDS COMMANDING DOUBLE-DIGIT LEAD OVER RIVALS IN NYC MAYORAL RACE Fox News Digital has reached out to Cuomo's campaign for comment on the matter. Bloomberg, who served three terms as mayor , first endorsed Cuomo two weeks before New York City’s June 24 primary — just four days before early voting began. At the time, Bloomberg said he cares "deeply about the future of our city, and since leaving office, it has been difficult to watch its struggles, especially since the pandemic. In sizing up the field in the race for mayor, there is one candidate whose management experience and government know-how stand above the others: Andrew Cuomo." With just over a week until Election Day, state lawmaker Zohran Mamdani holds a double-digit lead in the race for mayor of New York City, though Cuomo is narrowing the gap, according to a new Suffolk University poll released this week. NEW POLL REVEALS MAMDANI'S LEAD IS SHRINKING AS CUOMO GAINS GROUND IN NYC SHOWDOWN Mamdani, a 34-year-old Democratic socialist state lawmaker from Queens, shocked the political world in June by defeating Cuomo and nine other candidates to win the Democratic nomination. He now…