Andrew Cuomo faces Democratic opposition as rumors develop that he’ll mount NYC mayoral bid: Report

Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is contemplating making a return to politics as New York Metropolis Mayor Eric Adams faces calls to step down after being indicted on federal prices, based on a latest report. 

Cuomo, ought to he mount a bid for mayor of New York Metropolis, will doubtless face opposition from unions, enterprise teams and established political leaders, per Politico. 

“If he have been to turn out to be mayor there could be massive quantities of stress between him and the Legislature and governor that don’t I believe could be in the very best pursuits of the town of New York,” state Senate Finance Chair Liz Krueger instructed Politico. “If persons are on the lookout for who needs to be the subsequent mayor of New York Metropolis, please look past Eric Adams and Andrew Cuomo. There’s eight million extra individuals to speak to.”

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Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is contemplating making a return to politics as Mayor Eric Adams faces calls to step down after being indicted. (Getty Pictures)

However Cuomo just isn’t the one candidate who might try to run for mayor. New York State Legal professional Common Letitia James additionally has supporters inside New York Metropolis politics. 

“I’m not weighing in or making a suggestion that anybody would run for mayor,” New York Democratic chair Jay Jacobs mentioned of the prospects of James operating for mayor. “I like her lots personally. It is a what if. The mayor hasn’t gone anyplace.”

Some are warning that Cuomo’s crew is very organized, and he could possibly be formidable if he have been to get again in energy. Cuomo was simply elected to 3 phrases as governor however resigned in 2021 amid a sexual harassment scandal. He was succeeded by Kathy Hochul, who was elected to a full time period in 2022.

“This has occurred with very clever, very organized, very strong-willed individuals,” former Gov. David Paterson mentioned. “They’re truly essentially the most harmful once they’re in cost. There’s definitely a worry amongst individuals who know him that he might be that manner.”

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“I believe there could be a higher strain on him to be the kinder, gentler Andrew Cuomo,” former Gov. David Paterson instructed Politico. (Kent Nishimura)

“He’s received a number of scars from scandal — as all of us do,” Paterson mentioned. “I believe there could be a higher strain on him to be the kinder, gentler Andrew Cuomo.”

Cuomo spokesperson Wealthy Azzopardi instructed Fox Information Digital that discuss of him getting right into a mayoral race was untimely.

“That is all untimely, however let’s name this what it’s: Hochul is attempting to govern the scenario to keep away from Tish James operating in opposition to her,” he mentioned. “The enterprise and labor communities are hoping Cuomo runs to revive competence and management. Hochul misplaced the Home as soon as earlier than, and he or she ought to concentrate on attempting to right her many blunders slightly than apparent, amateurish, political gamesmanship.”

He additionally touted Cuomo’s achievements in workplace and placing “New Yorkers over politics and the politicians” in a press release to Politico.

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Mayor Adams’ workplace didn’t instantly reply to a request for remark from Fox Information Digital.