Cuomo Not Done With Politics Yet
Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is insisting his political career is far from over, even after a stunning loss in the New York City mayoral race — a defeat that shocked many longtime Democrats and highlighted growing fractures inside the party.
According to the New York Post, Cuomo sent a letter to donors declaring that he is “not going anywhere,” despite falling nine points behind 34-year-old democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani.
Cuomo told supporters the “campaign may be over,” but his work will continue. He vowed to stay vocal on major issues such as rising antisemitism, the escalating crime crisis, public safety failures, and what he calls the need for “unity” during growing national division — a message aimed at older voters who have watched New York struggle under left-wing leadership.
Cuomo Points Fingers After Loss
After losing the Democratic primary, Cuomo ran as an independent and was initially expected to perform well. Instead, he blamed Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa for splitting the vote. Speaking on WABC radio with former Gov. David Paterson, Cuomo claimed he “would have won” if Sliwa had dropped out.
Cuomo dismissed Sliwa’s seven-percent showing as “an embarrassment” and argued those votes would have put him within one point of Mamdani. He even went so far as to describe Sliwa’s campaign as “a clown show.”
For many conservative and moderate voters, Cuomo’s frustration highlights the deep divisions not only between parties but within the Democratic Party itself.
Cuomo Warns Democrats: America Won’t Elect a Socialist, Anti-Police Party
Cuomo also released a lengthy open letter this week titled “Democrats’ Dilemma: A Philosophical Schizophrenia,” fueling speculation that he may be positioning himself for a national return.
In the letter, Cuomo criticized the Democratic Party for drifting toward socialism and abandoning the concerns of working Americans. He warned that Democrats will lose national elections if they remain associated with “anti-police rhetoric, far-left activists, and divisive identity politics.”
Cuomo emphasized that voters still care most about the economy, arguing that the country needs real results — not ideological talking points. He accused the Democratic Socialists of America of promoting unrealistic policies that “deepen the problem” and offer “aspiration, not realism.”
Why This Matters for Older Conservative Voters
Cuomo’s comments reinforce a growing trend: Democrats are openly fighting among themselves over crime, policing, socialism, and the direction of the country. Many older Americans — especially those 50+ — are alarmed by the rise of far-left politics in major cities and the national Democratic Party’s refusal to enforce law and order.
This latest Cuomo episode underscores how fractured Democrats have become heading into 2026 and beyond.
