It kind of makes me sick to my stomach that things are where they are with the mayoral race but I think you’ve described things accurately. And for the record, the city that Cuomo describes, using language right off the front page of the NY Post, doesn’t track with the city I live in. The Sheepmeadow was packed yesterday, as was the Highline. I’m going to the theater twice this week and I just signed up for an all-day reading of Mrs. Dalloway at the 92nd St. Y on June 14th! My daughter is constantly on the L train to Brooklyn. W. 14th St. on Saturday morning is like a big anti-Musk party. There are some amazing exhibits at the museums. So many new restaurants. Sure there is room for improvement, particularly with respect to the subways and mentally ill people without housing or treatment and my daughter was hit by an E bike going the wrong way on a one-way street (she’s fine) but I hate politicians who make it seem worse (a lot worse) than it is.
“Andrew Cuomo’s campaign trail promise to protect New York City from Donald Trump omits one important detail: He not only has a long history with the president, but has dealt closely with Elon Musk too.”
“As governor, Cuomo greenlit $959 million in state subsidies that benefited a solar panel company controlled by Musk’s family and which was later bought by Tesla, which Musk owns. The spending fell far short of its economic development promises and was directly tied to one of the most sweeping corruption scandals to ever rock a New York governor’s office.”
An avowedly pro Palestinian Muslim will fade as the attacks escalate, and the WFP was marginalized, barring a coalition of unions Cuomo will cruise, if Bloomberg decides to discovery new “dirt” on Cuomo and a viable Republican, who knows?
If NY loves genocide so much that they decide to make a sex criminal their mayor then we will have sufficient proof that our only salvation is a tactical nuclear blast which obliterates the city.
Meant to say, intended to be a huge compliment and you may be better, but of course it’s hard to ignore my innate prejudice.
Would love to hear comments from you on what the DNC should/could do with itself. I have thoughts but am humbled by you. Thank you for your work! Outstanding.
Ha, thank you, I took it as a compliment. I've got a SUNY education but fondness for all other institutions.
I actually have some optimism for Ken Martin. He is very oriented towards building power within the states and state party orgs. You need to compete in red states to win and Martin gets it. Dems have no leader and no real messenger but this was also true circa 2005. That's the beauty of an open primary - someone else could emerge who's compelling.
I agree, from the top. Fresh leadership is a necessity to rebirth and stimulate growth of the party.
In my humble opinion, you are a keen observer and profound and engaging writer. I enjoy reading you tremendously and comforting in that you take me home a bit.
Interesting re: your retrospective take on the WFP; I always thought that Cantor deal with Cuomo was such a huge mistake, but sounds like you may feel they were in an impossible position? Would love to read more on that and why your perspective has changed.
It kind of makes me sick to my stomach that things are where they are with the mayoral race but I think you’ve described things accurately. And for the record, the city that Cuomo describes, using language right off the front page of the NY Post, doesn’t track with the city I live in. The Sheepmeadow was packed yesterday, as was the Highline. I’m going to the theater twice this week and I just signed up for an all-day reading of Mrs. Dalloway at the 92nd St. Y on June 14th! My daughter is constantly on the L train to Brooklyn. W. 14th St. on Saturday morning is like a big anti-Musk party. There are some amazing exhibits at the museums. So many new restaurants. Sure there is room for improvement, particularly with respect to the subways and mentally ill people without housing or treatment and my daughter was hit by an E bike going the wrong way on a one-way street (she’s fine) but I hate politicians who make it seem worse (a lot worse) than it is.
The Times is no longer endorsing in local races so their nod won't be there to help Lander or Stringer.
So then to answer the question, no, Cuomo can't be stopped.
Oh GAWD.
Please please please somebody stop this scumbag.
Mamdani is the only option.
For real? Cuomo has a shot at winning? What a horrific state of affairs for NYC! When will they ever learn?
“Andrew Cuomo’s campaign trail promise to protect New York City from Donald Trump omits one important detail: He not only has a long history with the president, but has dealt closely with Elon Musk too.”
“As governor, Cuomo greenlit $959 million in state subsidies that benefited a solar panel company controlled by Musk’s family and which was later bought by Tesla, which Musk owns. The spending fell far short of its economic development promises and was directly tied to one of the most sweeping corruption scandals to ever rock a New York governor’s office.”
An avowedly pro Palestinian Muslim will fade as the attacks escalate, and the WFP was marginalized, barring a coalition of unions Cuomo will cruise, if Bloomberg decides to discovery new “dirt” on Cuomo and a viable Republican, who knows?
If NY loves genocide so much that they decide to make a sex criminal their mayor then we will have sufficient proof that our only salvation is a tactical nuclear blast which obliterates the city.
Meant to say, intended to be a huge compliment and you may be better, but of course it’s hard to ignore my innate prejudice.
Would love to hear comments from you on what the DNC should/could do with itself. I have thoughts but am humbled by you. Thank you for your work! Outstanding.
Ha, thank you, I took it as a compliment. I've got a SUNY education but fondness for all other institutions.
I actually have some optimism for Ken Martin. He is very oriented towards building power within the states and state party orgs. You need to compete in red states to win and Martin gets it. Dems have no leader and no real messenger but this was also true circa 2005. That's the beauty of an open primary - someone else could emerge who's compelling.
I agree, from the top. Fresh leadership is a necessity to rebirth and stimulate growth of the party.
In my humble opinion, you are a keen observer and profound and engaging writer. I enjoy reading you tremendously and comforting in that you take me home a bit.
Thank you for your replies, greatly appreciated!
I still feel like I’m listening to my Univ. of Chicago educated, Leo Strauss mentored, political scientist, political operative, speech writer,father
Why do you not mention Curtis Sliwa?
Interesting re: your retrospective take on the WFP; I always thought that Cantor deal with Cuomo was such a huge mistake, but sounds like you may feel they were in an impossible position? Would love to read more on that and why your perspective has changed.
It was a mistake to not support Teachout because they were killed anyway, but I am more sympathetic in retrospect to their agony
Andrew will prevail