The Downside with Gianmarco Soresi #323 Andrew Cuomo's Racist AI Campaign Ad (Patreon Excerpt)
Oct 24, 2025
Gianmarco and Russell dive into the cringe-worthy details of Andrew Cuomo's deleted AI campaign ad, highlighting its racist undertones. They hilariously critique the ad's cheesy performances and lack of factual accuracy. The duo examines cultural stereotypes, particularly the rice-eating jab, emphasizing its lazy attack style. Speculation about election implications and the possible consequences of a Zoran victory is discussed, alongside reflections on political accountability, including a shocking tattoo controversy. Plus, they rant about the renovation of the White House ballroom.
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Racist Fear-Mongering Reveals Weak Campaigning
- Gianmarco and Russell highlight Cuomo's deleted AI ad as blatant fear-mongering and racist attack on Zoran Mamdani.
- They argue such tactics show a lack of confidence in policy arguments and rely on stoking prejudice instead.
Fear Ads Trade Facts For Exaggeration
- The hosts note the ad bundles extreme, false policy claims to terrify voters rather than debate specifics.
- They point out the ad's errors undermine credibility, e.g., suburban visuals mismatching NYC reality.
Personal Memory Defends Rice-Eating Culture
- Gianmarco shares a personal memory of eating Filipino food and picking up rice with his hands as a child.
- He condemns judging rice-eating as a racist stereotype used in the ad against Mamdani.