Andrew Cuomo announced plans to actively campaign for New York City mayor as an independent candidate following a disappointing primary campaign. He expressed regret for running a poor campaign, stating he didn't communicate effectively with voters and didn't counter opposing proposals adequately. Cuomo acknowledged that he played it too safe, which led to his loss against Zohran Mamdani, who resonated with young voters by focusing on affordability. His new campaign will involve more public engagement and direct interactions with the community.
"I am truly sorry that I let you down," Cuomo said in a video posted on X, making a rare apology as he thanked the 440,000 New Yorkers who voted for him in the primary election.
"I made mistakes in the primary," Cuomo wrote. "All my life I've been known for pushing too hard, but this time I played it safe, believing in the polls that said our campaign was way ahead, and not giving New Yorkers the campaign they deserved."
Cuomo signaled a significant shift in his tone. Running what was often described as a rose garden-style campaign, Cuomo limited his number of public appearances during the primary campaign and rare interactions with the press.
Cuomo plans to actively campaign for New York City mayor on an independent ballot line, setting up a crowded general election featuring Democrat Zohran Mamdani, GOP candidate Curtis Sliwa, attorney Jim Walden running as an independent, and Mayor Eric Adams.
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