2WAY Tonight with Mark Halperin Trump Threatens New York With Cuts If They Elect Mamdani; Ben Shapiro Slams Tucker Carlson, Fuentes
Nov 4, 2025
In this discussion, Democratic strategist Steve Elmendorf, Republican commentator Matt Gorman, and New York Post reporter Lydia Moynihan dive into Trump's controversial endorsement of Cuomo and its implications for the mayoral race. They debate Mamdani's potential success and the impact of ballot placement on voter behavior. Controversial topics include Tucker Carlson's conflict with Ben Shapiro and Nick Fuentes, highlighting generational divides among young voters. The panel also touches on shutdown negotiations and SNAP benefits, pondering how election outcomes might shift political dynamics.
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Trump’s Grudging Endorsement Helps Multiple Players
- Trump’s late endorsement of Cuomo is grudging and aimed at preventing a Mondami win rather than wholehearted support.
- Guests believe the endorsement helps Trump and Mondami as much or more than it helps Cuomo.
Mondami Likely To Overperform And Win
- Panelists expect Zoran Mondami to overperform and likely win, arguing Cuomo’s Hail Mary was too late.
- They say Cuomo needed traction weeks earlier and Trump's intervention won't change that.
Make Ballot Placement Clear To Voters
- Campaigns should clearly mark where a candidate appears on the ballot to mitigate visibility issues.
- Cuomo's team used ads to point out his ballot location after concerns about placement emerged.