The Brian Lehrer Show More on the City's Next Mayor
Nov 5, 2025
Christina Greer, a political science professor at Fordham University and co-host of FAQNYC, delves into New York City's mayoral race analysis. She discusses the impact of campaign tactics, such as the contrast between negative ads and proactive messaging. Greer highlights shifting political dynamics, with notable gains for Democrats outside NYC. She also explores the importance of inclusivity in governance and the potential for statewide support for universal childcare, encouraging collaboration with Governor Hochul.
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Movement Beats Money
- Zohar Mamdani built a movement by mobilizing young and new voters through social media and street organizing.
- Andrew Cuomo lacked a clear people-centered vision and ran primarily as an anti-Mamdani alternative.
Negative Ads Can Backfire
- Negative, fear-based ads can backfire when they lack substance and appear bigoted.
- Young voters especially resent deliberate mispronunciations and overtly negative tactics.
Name Mispronunciation Hurt Cuomo
- Christina Greer describes young voters' offense at Cuomo's repeated mispronunciation of Mamdani's name.
- They interpreted it as deliberate and it harmed Cuomo's appeal among younger New Yorkers.
