HasanAbi It’s getting closer and closer
Oct 31, 2025
The podcast dives into the bustling New York mayoral race, highlighting Andrew Cuomo's unexpected polling gains and the debate over what it means to be a Democrat. It discusses Zoran Mamdani's controversial remarks and his strategic shift on policing. The hosts analyze polling data split by religion, revealing insights into Jewish voter attitudes. Discussion includes outreach to Hasidic and South Asian communities, as well as demographic trends in early voting. With predictions and implications for turnout, the hosts offer a lively overview of this electoral showdown.
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Race Tightens As Early Voting Surges
- New York's mayoral race tightened as early voting surged and candidates ramp up final campaigning.
- Polling showed Andrew Cuomo gaining while Zoran Mamdani remained the frontrunner.
Attacks Focus On Party Authenticity
- Andrew Cuomo and Eric Adams framed Mamdani as not a 'real Democrat' while Mamdani emphasized outreach and moderation.
- Cuomo's attacks included allegations about Mamdani's past rhetoric and policy shifts.
Religious Splits In Polling Are Overstated
- Polls show stark splits by religion with Mamdani strong among nones and Catholics, Cuomo leading among Jews.
- Hasanabi argued these numbers overstate uniform Israel-first voting and misinterpret Jewish voters' views.