Deadline Passes For Cuomo To Exit NYC Mayoral Race

The New York Post reports:

Andrew Cuomo is staying on the New York City mayoral election ballot — a move that prompted critics to slam the ex-gov as a “spoiler” candidate.

Cuomo’s defiant stance comes as he hemorrhages union support after his stunning loss to socialist contender Zohran Mamdani in Tuesday’s Democratic primary – and amid widespread consternation that he’ll give the Queens assemblyman an easier path to Gracie Mansion.

“Cuomo’s name in the race is fantastic for Mamdani,” said Sal Albanese, a former Brooklyn city councilman. “A thousand percent Cuomo is playing the spoiler. It makes Mamdani’s task of getting elected mayor much easier.”

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Post reports @andrewcuomo‘s name will remain on the November ballot as he declined to ask for it to be removed ahead of today’s 5pm deadline. Whether he actively runs is unclear.https://t.co/4ZkklFAXHi

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