• QuoVadisHomines@sh.itjust.works
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    12 days ago

    This was a primary election so both major parties were fielding several candidates. The reality is no Republican is getting elected in NYC as long as we have free and fair elections in the USA so the democratic primary winner is the most likely person to win in November when the general election is held.

    You are not obligated to run under a party in US elections. It just makes it easier to win.

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      12 days ago

      My concern is that Cuomo is planning to run as an independent and my pessimism is telling me that somehow he might win. I mean no one thought Trump would win in 2016 or again in 2024, but here we are.

      But the part of me that wants something to hold on to is desperately optimistic that this might be the start of the change.

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        12 days ago

        If Cuomo runs as independent, I don’t think he comes close to winning but he definitely splits the vote which could push this Republican. Does the NY Mayoral race also use rank choice? If it does then evething should still be fine.