What A Day Is This Mamdani's Moment
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Oct 29, 2025 Join journalist Alex Wagner, known for her podcast Runaway Country, as she dives into the thrilling New York City mayoral race. She details the dynamics between candidates like Andrew Cuomo and frontrunner Zohran Mamdani, exploring why Mamdani has maintained his lead. Alex also analyzes voter turnout trends, particularly among younger demographics, and the impact of endorsements on the race. Intriguingly, she discusses the quiet supporters of Cuomo and what Democrats can learn from Mamdani’s bold strategy and messaging.
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NYC Race Has National Stakes
- New York City's mayoral race draws national attention because a potential first Muslim mayor would face targeting by the Trump administration.
- High turnout and older voter strength could reshape the general election compared with the Democratic primary.
Early Voting Skews Older
- Early voting showed a majority of voters over 55, which benefits Andrew Cuomo given his stronger performance with older voters.
- Alex Wagner cautions early numbers are unreliable and the final electorate may differ on election day.
Youth Turnout Is Unreliable
- Younger voters boosted Mamdani in the Democratic primary but often vote less reliably in general elections.
- The ultimate turnout of young voters will be decisive but is hard to predict.