US EditionAckman: Adams Can Beat Mamdani; Cuomo Should Leave Race
NEW YORK CITY, JUL 3 – Bill Ackman urges Andrew Cuomo to withdraw to avoid splitting votes and believes Eric Adams is best positioned to defeat Zohran Mamdani in the New York City mayoral race.
- On November 4, 2025, voters in New York City will head to the polls to choose their next mayor, with candidates including Mamdani, Adams, Cuomo, Sliwa, and Walden competing in the race.
- Zohran Mamdani won the Democratic primary decisively, prompting calls from Bill Ackman and Rev. Al Sharpton for Andrew Cuomo to step aside to improve Adams' chances.
- Ackman met with Adams and Cuomo, praising Adams' first-term accomplishments and energy while criticizing Cuomo's lack of drive for a tough campaign.
- A recent American Pulse poll taken between the end of June and early July 2025 indicates Mamdani leads with 35.2% support among likely New York City voters, followed by Cuomo at 29% and Adams at 13.8%, based on responses from 568 participants and a margin of error of 4%.
- Ackman’s support signals Adams as best positioned to challenge Mamdani amid Cuomo’s uncertain campaign status, suggesting a pivotal race on issues like safety and affordability.
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Billionaire businessman Bill Ackman has endorsed New York City Mayor Eric Adams to defeat socialist Zohran Mamdani in this year’s mayoral election --- and called on former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to drop out of the race to maximize the incumbent's chances of winning. Ackman said he met with both Adams and Cuomo yesterday and his view is that Cuomo lacks the fire for a hard-fought campaign while Adams is charged and up for the battle. Ackman a…
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