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Paterson Urges Cuomo, Adams to Halt Mamdani's Rise

7/14/2025

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Former New York Governor David Paterson is calling on Andrew Cuomo and Eric Adams to step aside in the mayoral race, fearing a win for socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani. Supported by labor unions, Mamdani faces criticism from teachers due to his UFT endorsement and connections to controversial figures like George Soros, alongside his anti-Israel views.

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Former New York Governor David Paterson is calling on Andrew Cuomo and Eric Adams to step aside in the mayoral race, fearing a win for socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani. Supported by labor unions, Mamdani faces criticism from teachers due to his UFT endorsement and connections to controversial figures like George Soros, alongside his anti-Israel views.