Political strategists Jason Ortiz, CEO of Moonshot Strategies, and Jon Paul Lupo, Founder of Arete Public Affairs, dive deep into the competitive 2025 New York mayoral race. They discuss the impact of national politics on local elections, the complexities candidates face with shifting demographics, and critical fundraising strategies. The role of the teachers' union emerges as a potential game-changer, along with the influence of endorsements and the implications of ranked choice voting on candidate coalitions and public sentiment.