Chapo Trap House BONUS - Zohran: The Final Stretch
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Oct 30, 2025 
Progressive New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani discusses his campaign's final sprint and his primary victory over Andrew Cuomo. He critiques Cuomo's desperate tactics and emphasizes the importance of grassroots canvassing to connect with voters. Zohran shares plans to protect New Yorkers from federal overreach and reform the NYPD while prioritizing rent control in his first 100 days. The conversation touches on the need for legal protections for immigrants in New York and includes a spirited prediction for the Knicks' season.
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Never Stop Canvassing
- Zohran Mamdani warns against complacency despite favorable polls and urges continued canvassing.
- He stresses reaching everyday New Yorkers who are just tuning in during the final days.
Cuomo Called, Then Ran Desperately
- Zohran recounts Andrew Cuomo calling him after the primary to talk unity before launching a desperate independent campaign.
- He calls Cuomo's post-primary run an illustration of what is broken in the Democratic Party.
Sectarian Smears Backfire
- Zohran highlights Cuomo's attempt to weaponize sectarian labels by accusing him of dividing Sunnis and Shias.
- He says the Muslim community has shown broad excitement for his campaign despite such attacks.