NY Democrat snubs party line, backs Cuomo over socialist rival in heated race for NYC mayor
On the eve of New York’s mayoral race, one Democrat has broken ranks with the leadership in his chamber to express reservations about Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani. Rep. Tom Suozzi,...
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On the eve of New York’s mayoral race, one Democrat has broken ranks with the leadership in his chamber to express reservations about Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani. Rep. Tom Suozzi, D-N.Y., on Wednesday said he would endorse independent candidate and former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo — breaking with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y. Cuomo ran as an independent after failing to capture the Democratic nomination earlier this year. "I’m a Democratic Capitalist, not a Democratic Socialist. I endorse Andrew Cuomo," Suozzi said in a post to X. "I cannot back a declared socialist with a thin resume to run the most complex city in America." MAJOR NEW YORK PAPER ENDORSES ANDREW CUOMO OVER 'CALLOW AND MEALY-MOUTHED' MAMDANI "We need leaders who will fight crime, not undermine the police. Who will create jobs, not harm the economy. Who will keep taxes down, not make it more expensive for middle-class families to live here." As a moderate from New York with a track record of reaching across the aisle, Suozzi is no stranger to bucking the party. So far, in the 119th Congress, he has cast a vote that goes against the Democratic consensus 12% of the time. Suozzi's endorsement comes as many high-ranking figures in the Democratic Party have waited until the last minute to make it clear where they stand on Mamdani’s candidacy. Notably, while he’s attracted the support of Jeffries, he has yet to receive any word of support from Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y. In response to Suozzi's endorsement, Cuomo praised the Democrat legislator. "I’m grateful to have Congressman Tom Suozzi’s support as we head into early voting. I've known Tom for many years — he’s smart, results-driven, and a true public servant who delivers for the people he represents. His kind of common-sense leadership is exactly what New York needs, and I look forward to partnering with him to make our city safer, stronger and more livable," Cuomo wrote. ZOHRAN MAMDANI LANDS LONG-WAITED KEY E…