HasanAbi THE NY MAYORAL DEBATE WAS INSANE
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Oct 17, 2025 
Gianmarco Soresi, a comedian known for his sharp wit, joins political heavyweights Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, and Curtis Sliwa to analyze the chaotic NYC mayoral debate. They delve into critical topics like Mamdani's ambitious housing proposals, including freezing rents and building affordable homes. Cuomo defends his controversial past while Sliwa emphasizes public safety. The candidates spar over police reform, handling protests, and the fiscal realities of their proposals, all while keeping the conversation lively and engaging!
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Affordability-First Campaigning
- Zohran Mamdani framed his campaign around affordability with concrete wins like free bus pilots and tenant fights.
- He argued experience isn't repeating failures and defined experience as living New York life and winning for working-class people.
Using Legal Outcomes To Reclaim Credibility
- Cuomo referenced multiple district attorney reviews and litigation to dispute harassment allegations as politically motivated.
- He used past legal outcomes to argue for regained trust and executive competence.
Linking Ceasefire To Root Causes
- Mamdani repeatedly tied ceasefire and humanitarian access to addressing root causes like occupation and apartheid.
- He called for a durable, just peace that confronts conditions that preceded the violence.