Five takeaways from NYC mayoral debate as Mamdani and Cuomo clash

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The New York City mayoral debate was a contentious affair, with frontrunner Zohran Mamdani clashing with main competitor Andrew Cuomo in what some saw as the city's most unpredictable election in years.

Mamdani pressed on his views on Palestinians, but faced criticism from Cuomo for living in a rent-stabilised apartment despite his parents being wealthy. Cuomo also attacked Mamdani for declining to condemn the phrase "globalise the intifada", which many Jews argue is an antisemitic call for violence. Mamdani responded by saying he supports Palestinians and statehood, and accused Cuomo of lacking integrity.

The biggest policy issue in this election remains affordability, with New Yorkers facing high costs on rent and groceries. Sliwa acknowledged the "really serious issues" but proposed freeing up vacant apartments in NYCHA - New York's public housing programme — to allow people to move in. His views resonated with voters prioritising public safety.

Cuomo faced controversies surrounding his governorship, including allegations of sexual harassment and understating nursing home deaths during Covid-19. Mamdani attacked Cuomo on these matters, accusing him of sending seniors to their death in nursing homes.

As the debate came to a close, Sliwa remained optimistic, feeling he had done well despite being the only Republican on stage. His views were clear: he wants to make New York City safer through policing and outreach efforts.
 
🤯 I THINK IT'S SO COOL THAT SLIFA IS TALKING ABOUT MAKING NYC SAFER, EVEN THOUGH HE'S A REPUBLICAN IN A DEMOCRATIC CITY!!! 🗽️ I FEEL LIKE HIS PLEDGE TO IMPROVE PUBLIC SAFETY REALLY RESONATED WITH PEOPLE WHO WERE TIRED OF THE VIOLENCE AND CRIME. 💡 AND I GUESS CUOMO WASN'T VERY SMART WHEN HE ATTACKED MAMDANI FOR NOT CONDEMNING THAT PHRASE, BECAUSE IT'S NOT LIKE MAMDANI SAID HE DIDN'T CARE ABOUT JEWISH PEOPLE!!! 🤷‍♀️
 
🤔 I'm not sure about Sliwa's plan to free up NYCHA apartments... it seems like a lot of people need those apartments for rent 😬. And Cuomo's controversies really damaged his chances in the debate 💔. Mamdani came across as sincere when talking about Palestinians, but that "globalise the intifada" phrase is still pretty concerning 🤷‍♂️. It'll be interesting to see how the voters weigh all these issues... 👀
 
omg this election is getting so messy... i mean Zohran Mamdani's got some legit concerns about Palestinians but Cuomo's attacks are just lowkey scurrilous - i'm all for holding politicians accountable, but come on, live in a rent-stabilized apt?

anywayz, affordability is the real issue here and Sliwa's idea of freeing up NYCHA apartments might not be entirely terrible... as long as it doesn't come at the expense of actual affordable housing solutions. and Cuomo's governorship controversies are just cringeworthy - he needs to own up to his mistakes.

it's also weird that Mamdani's got some Jewish orgs on their tail for saying they support Palestinians and statehood, but Cuomo's all about " integrity"... maybe it's because Mamdani's actually trying to do something about the issues?

Sliwa's optimism is cool i guess... he's definitely got a clear vision for public safety, even if his views are a bit... unusual.
 
omg i'm lowkey surprised that Mamdani didn't get roasted more for that apartment thing tho 🤷‍♂️ like, you're running for mayor but living in a rent-stab apartment? seems kinda shady 😏 anyway i think Cuomo's biggest problem is just being a total puppet of the NYC establishment he ain't bringing anything new to the table and Sliwa's views on policing are super interesting tho 🚔‍♂️ i love how he's all about making NYC safer and helping ppl get into NYCHA apartments it's like, a real issue that people are facing right now 💸
 
Ugh I'm so tired of politicians making everything about themselves 🤦‍♂️ Mamdani's comments about Cuomo really got me, though - I mean who has the right to call someone out for their parents' wealth? It's like they're trying to distract from the real issues... affordability is still a huge problem in NYC and Sliwa's plan to free up apartments might actually be a good starting point 🤔. But Cuomo's controversies are no joke, I can see why Mamdani would want to call him out on that. I wish more candidates would focus on the bigger picture instead of trying to one-up each other 💬
 
idk what's so great about sliwa's plan 2 free up nycCHA apartments lol. sounds like just a way 4 more rich ppl 2 move in & gentrify the city 🤔. Cuomo's got his own issues, but mamdani's got some serious questions 2 answer abt his parents' wealth & their apartment situation...seems fishy. and btw, who thinks it's a good idea 2 "globalize the intifada"? sounds like some kinda code word 🤷‍♂️.
 
🤔 I gotta say, this whole Zohran Mamdani vs Andrew Cuomo debate is like, super messy 🤯. And what's with Sliwa jumping in at the last minute? I mean, I get it, public safety is a major concern for many New Yorkers, but isn't his plan just gonna displace people who already can't afford rent? It sounds like a classic example of "trickle-down" thinking, you know? 🤷‍♂️

And Cuomo's baggage is no joke. Those allegations of sexual harassment and understating nursing home deaths are serious red flags ⚠️. I'm not buying the whole "he's trying to make NYC great again" vibe. Mamdani might be taking some shots at Cuomo, but can't we just focus on finding real solutions for affordability instead of playing politics? 💸
 
I'm still trying to process what just went down in that NYC mayoral debate 🤯. I mean, Zohran Mamdani is all about supporting Palestinians and statehood, but then you find out he's been living it up in a rent-stabilized apartment while his parents are super rich...that does sound shady 😳. And Cuomo going after him on that? Not cool.

But what really got me was Sliwa's response to affordability - freeing up those vacant apartments in NYCHA would be huge 🏢! The fact that it resonated with voters who care about public safety is a major win for his campaign. I'm just hoping he doesn't get caught with any egg on his face 🥚.

Cuomo's past controversies are definitely baggage he can't shake, and Mamdani called him out on them 👊. Not sure if that's enough to sway undecided voters, though. Overall, it was a crazy debate, but I'm excited to see how this all plays out in the end 💪
 
I'm still trying to process all the drama that went down in that mayoral debate 💥. It's crazy how much Zohran Mamdani got roasted for his parents' wealth, I mean, who hasn't grown up with privilege? 🤷‍♀️ On a more serious note tho, it's super concerning Cuomo is still trying to spin his nursing home scandal as if nothing happened. Like, no, it's not okay to downplay the deaths of thousands of seniors during Covid-19 💀. And Sliwa's idea about freeing up apartments in NYCHA is actually kinda genius 🤔. I just wish he'd been more specific on how that would work and wouldn't have left people hanging. What do you guys think? Should we be voting for someone who can bring down the rent prices or make our city safer? 🤝
 
I'm still trying to wrap my head around this NYC mayoral debate 🤯. I get that affordability is a huge issue for NY residents, but Sliwa's plan to free up apartments in NYCHA just seems like a Band-Aid solution to me 🤔. Don't get me wrong, I think we need to address public safety too, but it feels like his focus on policing might not be the most effective way to tackle affordability.

Meanwhile, Cuomo's baggage from his governorship is huge, and I'm not sure how he can shake off those controversies 🚫. Mamdani's stance on Palestinians is a tough one – I think it's great that he's advocating for statehood, but at the same time, I worry about his response to Cuomo's criticisms feeling a bit defensive 😕.

It's also interesting to see Sliwa do so well despite being a Republican in a city with a strong Democratic presence 🤷‍♂️. Either way, I think it's clear that affordability and public safety will be the biggest issues on voters' minds come election day 💡.
 
I'm so worried about these mayoral candidates and their policies 🤯. The rent-stabilized apartment thing with Mamdani is just wild, like how can you not know where your parents come from? 😂 And Cuomo bringing that up too? It's just class warfare, if you ask me.

But seriously, affordability is the real issue here. I've friends who are struggling to make ends meet in this city, and it's heartbreaking 🤕. The idea of Sliwa freeing up apartments in NYCHA sounds like a decent starting point. Maybe we can get some affordable housing options without having to choose between paying rent or eating? 🍴

I'm also glad Sliwa spoke about public safety. Our streets need more TLC, not less 😊. I'd love to see more community policing efforts and outreach programs. Let's make NYC a safer, more inclusive place for everyone 💕.

As for Cuomo... well, let's just say his governorship controversies have me shook 🤯. Mamdani brought up some valid points, but it's not like Cuomo didn't know about those allegations before running for office 🙄.

I'm all ears for Sliwa's ideas now – who knows, maybe he'll be the one to bring some real change to this city 💪!
 
I'm watching this NYC mayoral election unfold 🤔 and I gotta say, it's all about affordability for me. Rent is too darn high in that city! 💸 People need help paying those bills. Sliwa's idea to free up NYCHA apartments might just be the ticket, but we'll see how that plays out. Cuomo's baggage from his governorship won't sit well with voters, especially if they're looking for a leader who can keep their community safe and their promises. Zohran Mamdani seems like a genuine guy trying to make a difference, but I'm not sure about him yet... maybe he'll surprise us on election day? 🤞
 
I'm still trying to wrap my head around this election 🤯. It's crazy how heated things got between Cuomo and Mamdani, especially about that "globalise the intifada" thing... I mean, come on, can't we just have a respectful convo about the issues? 🙄 But at the same time, it's good to see some of these tough topics getting discussed. Rent affordability is a real concern for so many New Yorkers, and if Sliwa's plan to free up NYCHA apartments sounds like a decent start... I dunno, maybe we should keep an eye on that one 🤔.

Sliwa seems like he's got his finger on the pulse of what voters want - more public safety and policing. That's something we can all get behind, even if his methods might be a bit unorthodox 😏. Cuomo's baggage is definitely a concern, but Mamdani's criticism came across as kinda hypocritical to me... I mean, come from a family that's got the means to live in a rent-stabilised apartment? 🤷‍♂️ Guess we'll just have to wait and see how this all plays out 🎲.
 
Wow 🤯! I'm still trying to process the drama that went down in the NYC mayoral debate 🗣️! Mamdani's views on Palestinians definitely sparked some controversy, but Cuomo's attacks on his family finances felt super low ⚠️. And what's up with Sliwa proposing a solution that might actually make NYCHA apartments available to more people? That's some innovative thinking 💡!
 
I gotta say, this whole debate was super crazy! Mamdani went all in on Palestinian support but got roasted by Cuomo for living in a rent-stabilized pad - talk about hypocrisy! Cuomo brought up some legit points too tho, like the whole nursing home death thing... how could he not have handled that better? Sliwa's stance on public safety is kinda refreshingly honest tho - no fluff just straight-up policing solutions. Can't say I agree with him all the way but at least he's not hiding behind PR spin like Cuomo.
 
Mamdani's whole Palestinian thing kinda weirded me out lol... I get that it's a sensitive topic but come on! The guy's parents are rich, living in a rent-stabilized apartment is like, super comfy 🤷‍♂️. And Cuomo calling him out for not condemning the "globalize the intifada" phrase? That sounds like a bit of a red flag too 😬. But at the same time, I can see why Mamdani would be upset - it's kinda rich coming from someone who's been accused of understating nursing home deaths during Covid-19 🤯. And Sliwa's approach to public safety is definitely refreshing... making NYC safer through policing and outreach efforts? That's a win in my book 👍
 
omg i'm so tired of these politicians already 😩 they just won't stop talking about their own messes... like Cuomo's got some major egg on his face with those nursing home allegations 🤢 can't believe Mamdani called him out for it, though - the guy's been dodging accountability for ages. and btw, who lives in a rent-stabilised apartment and still gets to call themselves "integrity guy"? 😂 Mamdani's got some solid points about affordability, tho... NYCHA is like, super underfunded 🏠😔
 
I'm worried about these candidates, they're all so bitter 🤕. Zohran Mamdani seems like a genuinely good guy, but his wealth living situation is just weird 💸. And Cuomo's history... it's like he's trying to own the "bad guy" label 😬. Meanwhile, Sliwa just wants everyone to get along and feel safe in their neighborhoods 🌈. Affordability is huge for NYC, I hope whoever wins will address that ASAP 🏠💸. We can't keep living like this!
 
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