Controversial Democrat Gets Millions In Support
Wealthy Elites Rally to Stop Socialist Agenda in New York City’s Mayoral Election
In a dramatic move that underscores growing concern over the radical left’s influence, billionaire and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has donated $5 million to support Andrew Cuomo’s campaign for mayor. The goal? To prevent a far-left socialist from taking control of America’s largest city.
According to Politico, this $5 million donation — the largest yet from a single donor — was made to a super PAC backing Cuomo. It comes at a time when far-left Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani is gaining momentum ahead of the critical Democrat primary.
Socialist Threat Grows as AOC-Backed Candidate Leads in the Polls
A new poll released Wednesday by Public Policy Polling shows Mamdani — an open socialist endorsed by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) — now leading Cuomo by 4 percentage points: 35% to 31%.
Mamdani’s radical platform includes:
- Massive tax hikes on New York’s job creators
- Anti-Israel rhetoric
- A push to defund the police
- Promises of “free everything” at the taxpayer’s expense
Cuomo’s team has pushed back on the poll’s credibility, noting it was paid for by Mamdani’s campaign and calling it biased.
Old Rivals, United by Fear of Socialism
Although Bloomberg and Cuomo were often at odds during their years in public office, the two centrist Democrats are now aligned in one urgent cause: stopping the socialist takeover of New York City.
Both men have sounded the alarm over Mamdani’s vision for the city — one they believe would drive out businesses, worsen crime, and bankrupt the city through reckless spending and class warfare.
Mayor Eric Adams Breaks from Democrats, Aligns with Trump Voters
Current Mayor Eric Adams, who has praised President Donald Trump on several occasions for his law-and-order stance, has split from the Democrat Party and plans to run as an independent in the general election.
Cuomo has stated that if Mamdani wins the Democratic nomination, he too will appear on the ballot as an independent candidate to give voters a clear choice.
Cuomo Warns: “A Socialist Mayor Means a City in Decline”
In a recent interview on Bloomberg Surveillance, Cuomo warned that some in his party have completely misread the political moment.
“Some Democrats think we lost to Trump because we weren’t left enough,” Cuomo said. “That’s just wrong. Dismantling the police, taxing the successful into exile, and handing out freebies — that’s not progress. That’s collapse.”
He added, “This election isn’t about personalities. It’s about the future of New York City. If a socialist takes over, the wealthy will leave, jobs will disappear, and the middle class will suffer most.”
Bottom Line: New York’s Future Is on the Line
The stakes couldn’t be higher. With New York City’s economic health, safety, and national influence at risk, longtime Democrats like Bloomberg and Cuomo are making rare moves to keep far-left extremism from turning the Big Apple into a cautionary tale of socialist failure.
Voters now face a clear decision: embrace the failed ideas of socialism — or restore common sense leadership that respects working families, law enforcement, and America’s founding principles.
