{"id":2390504,"date":"2025-01-15T10:10:01","date_gmt":"2025-01-15T15:10:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/third-party-poll-surprise-cuomo-breakaway-frontrunner-for-new-york-city-mayor\/"},"modified":"2025-01-15T10:12:04","modified_gmt":"2025-01-15T15:12:04","slug":"third-party-poll-surprise-cuomo-breakaway-frontrunner-for-new-york-city-mayor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/third-party-poll-surprise-cuomo-breakaway-frontrunner-for-new-york-city-mayor\/","title":{"rendered":"Third-Party Poll Surprise: Cuomo Breakaway Frontrunner for New York City Mayor"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fthird-party-poll-surprise-cuomo-breakaway-frontrunner-for-new-york-city-mayor%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2390504&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/only-22-of-cable-news-is-news-study\/\" title=\"Only 22% of Cable \u2018News\u2019 is News: Study\">recent poll conducted<\/a> \u200cby Progressives for Democracy in America reveals\u2064 that former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is leading current New York City Mayor Eric Adams by a \u200csignificant \u2063margin among likely Democratic\u200b voters for the upcoming\u200b mayoral election. cuomo\u2062 received 32% support, followed by\u2063 Scott Stringer at 10%, Brad Lander at 8%, adn Jessica\u200c Ramos at 7%. In contrast,Adams and State Assemblymember \u2063Zohran\u2062 Mamdani \u200deach \u200cgarnered only 6% support.The \u200dpoll, carried out from December 16 to December 22, coincides wiht turbulent times \u2063for Adams, who <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/antifa-insurgence-leader-john-sullivan-speaks-out-in-infowars-interview-bidens-victory-is-fishy-massive-support-for-trump-speaks-for-itself-video\/\" title=\"Antifa-Insurgence Leader John Sullivan Speaks Out in Infowars Interview: Biden\u2019s Victory Is \u2018Fishy,\u2019 Massive Support For Trump \u2018Speaks For Itself\u2019 (Video)\">faces federal charges<\/a> related<\/a>\u2064 to bribery and conspiracy.<\/p>\n<p>Despite\u2063 the \u200cpoll results, \u200bAdams \u2062dismissed the findings in a news conference, emphasizing his commitment to \u200bnew Yorkers and his determination to \u200cwork hard in the race. Meanwhile, Cuomo is reportedly contemplating a political comeback, having changed\u200d his voter registration to a Manhattan \u2064address and engaging in discussions with influential figures \u2062about his potential candidacy.Cuomo&#8217;s spokesperson indicated that he has received encouragement from people who believe he\u2062 could address the \u200dcity&#8217;s issues effectively, even tho \u200dhe has yet to make a final decision on running. The\u200d Democratic primary is scheduled for June 24.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo decisively beats current New York City Mayor Eric Adams in the next mayoral election, according to a poll among likely Democratic voters.<\/p>\n<p>The new poll commissioned by Progressives for Democracy in America found that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/shocker-even-andrew-cuomo-blasting-braggs-anti-trump-witch-hunt-talk-threat-democracy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cuomo<\/a>, who resigned from his position in Albany four years ago amid sexual harassment claims, was the most popular pick for the ranked-choice election later this year, per a Monday <a href=\"https:\/\/www.politico.com\/news\/2025\/01\/13\/poll-cuomo-dominates-nyc-mayoral-field-00197761\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">report<\/a> from Politico, which obtained the poll results.<\/p>\n<p>Cuomo was the favorite candidate for 32 percent of the likely Democratic voters. He was followed by former New York City Comptroller Scott Stringer at 10 percent, current Comptroller Brad Lander at 8 percent, and State Sen. Jessica Ramos at 7 percent.<\/p>\n<p>Adams was the top choice for a mere 6 percent of respondents, tying with State Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani.<\/p>\n<p>That poll was conducted between Dec. 16 and Dec. 22, according to Politico.<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} \t\t<\/script> <\/p>\n<p>The Democratic primary election which will likely anoint the next mayor is slated for June 24.<\/p>\n<p>Alan Minsky, director of Progressives for Democracy in America, said that the group &ldquo;commissioned the poll to see which candidates might be competitive with Cuomo, given his huge name recognition advantage.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Sentiment in the Big Apple is presently <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/doj-reports-uncovered-additional-criminal-conduct-nyc-mayor-eric-adams\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">turning against<\/a> Adams, who faces federal charges of bribery and conspiracy offenses.<\/p>\n<p>The official allegedly &ldquo;used his prominent positions in New York City government to obtain illegal campaign contributions and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/doj-reports-it-has-uncovered-additional-criminal-conduct-by-nyc-mayor-eric-adams\/\" title=\"DOJ Reports It Has Uncovered &#039;Additional Criminal Conduct&#039; by NYC Mayor Eric Adams\">luxury travel&#038;rdquo<\/a>; from foreign sources, according to a September <a href=\"https:\/\/www.justice.gov\/usao-sdny\/pr\/new-york-city-mayor-eric-adams-charged-bribery-and-campaign-finance-offenses\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">news release<\/a> from the Justice Department.<\/p>\n<p>But Adams dismissed the poll results on Monday during a news conference at City Hall.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;No one is going to outwork me,&rdquo; Adams said, according to a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nydailynews.com\/2025\/01\/13\/mayor-adams-poll-andrew-cuomo-holding-big-lead-in-potential-mayoral-matchup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">report<\/a> from the New York Daily News.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I am so committed authentically to New Yorkers. They connect with me. I went through some difficult hurdles,&rdquo; he continued. &ldquo;It&rsquo;s amazing I&rsquo;m still in it with the number of things I had to go through, but I&rsquo;m still here.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>There are some signs that Cuomo, who also faced criticism for his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/former-ny-governor-andrew-cuomo-referred-department-justice-criminal-prosecution\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">handling of the COVID crisis<\/a> ahead of his resignation (especially over his alleged cover-up of COVID death statistics among nursing home residents) is setting the stage for a political comeback.<\/p>\n<p>Cuomo changed his voter registration address to a Manhattan apartment last fall, and he has been in talks with officials and other influential figures about a potential primary run, per a Saturday <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnn.com\/2025\/01\/11\/politics\/andrew-cuomo-comeback-nyc-mayor\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">report<\/a> from CNN.<\/p>\n<p>Rich Azzopardi, a spokesman for the former governor, told CNN that &ldquo;a lot of people have come to him saying the city is in crisis and it needs to be fixed, and they think he&rsquo;s the guy to do it because of his track record.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;He just hasn&rsquo;t decided yet. It&rsquo;s purely personal, it&rsquo;s whether or not he wants to commit the time and the energy,&rdquo; the spokesman added.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;He was 24-7 as governor. It&rsquo;s a major commitment. 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The survey, commissioned by Progressives for Democracy in America, reveals that Cuomo, who stepped down four years ago due to sexual harassment allegations, is the preferred candidate for 32% of respondents. In contrast, Adams garnered only 6%, tying with State Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani. The Democratic primary is scheduled for June 24<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2390505,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/lol-these-two.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[3714,48540,48541],"class_list":["post-2390504","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-cuomo","tag-new-york-city-mayor","tag-third-party-poll"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/lol-these-two.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2390504","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2390504"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2390504\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2390508,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2390504\/revisions\/2390508"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2390505"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2390504"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2390504"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2390504"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}