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Andrew Cuomo has stated he would welcome an endorsement from current New York City Mayor Eric Adams in his campaign for mayor. The former governor, running as a third-party candidate, expressed his openness to broad support from various political backgrounds, including Democrats, Republicans, and independents. However, when asked about a potential endorsement from President Donald Trump, Cuomo made it clear that he would not accept it, stating, "The tent isn't that big." Cuomo emphasized that he has not had any conversations with President Trump and would not seek his endorsement.
Despite trailing Queens State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani in the polls, Cuomo remains confident about his chances, presenting the election as a choice between his mainstream Democratic views and Mamdani's more progressive stance. President Trump has criticized Mamdani, labeling him a "communist" and threatening to cut federal funding to New York City if Mamdani is elected.
Mayor Adams, who recently suspended his re-election campaign, has not publicly endorsed any candidate following his decision to step out of the race. According to a report by the New York Post, Adams felt betrayed when former Mayor Michael Bloomberg endorsed Cuomo over him earlier this year. Bloomberg's endorsement included significant financial support through a pro-Cuomo Super PAC.
With Election Day approaching, Cuomo continues to campaign, highlighting his experience and contrasting it with Mamdani's policies, which he criticizes as impractical. The race remains competitive, with Cuomo seeking to consolidate support from various political factions in New York City.
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