Former New York Governor and independent candidate for New York City Mayor, Andrew Cuomo, speaks during a press conference in New York City, U.S., October 30, 2025. REUTERS

Andrew Cuomo’s mayoral bid has hope , but only if he embraces 20% of New York City voters instead of acting like they don’t exist.

As a registered NYC Republican and three-time Trump voter watching from the sidelines, I see a Democratic machine that calls itself “moderate” but governs like a hostage negotiator afraid to leave the table.

The result: A city sliding toward socialism, with a floundering former governor too timid to seek a lifeline from the very voters who could save him.

I spent days reaching out to Cuomo’s inner circle, his canvassers, his supporters, anyone who’d listen.

I asked them tell Republic

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