Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar 6/26/25: Cuomo Bends Knee To Zohran, Wall St Panics Over NYC Election, Scott Horton On Iran Strike Intel
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Jun 26, 2025 
Scott Horton, Director of the Libertarian Institute and an author with a keen focus on foreign policy, joins to discuss the fallout from Zoran Mamdani's surprising win against Andrew Cuomo in New York's Democratic primary. He sheds light on the socioeconomic divides shaping politics in NYC and explores the implications of shifting voter sentiments. Horton also dives deep into the complexities of Iran's nuclear ambitions, detailing the recent U.S. military actions and the intricacies of international relations in a tumultuous geopolitical landscape.
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Mamdani’s Winning Coalition
- Zoran Mamdani won the NYC Democratic primary by building broad support among the working and middle class and younger voters.
- He succeeded notably in racially mixed precincts, creating a diverse coalition unlike Cuomo's base.
Cuomo Quits After Humiliation
- Andrew Cuomo dropped out of the NYC mayoral race after a humiliating primary loss to Mamdani.
- His donors shifted support to Mamdani, seeing Cuomo as a transactional figure who no longer had winning momentum.
Shock to Democratic Establishment
- Mamdani’s primary win shocks the Democratic establishment, signaling widespread discontent among Democratic voters with party leaders.
- This upset parallels historic NYC and national primary upsets reflecting grassroots energy against entrenched elites.