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no_hypocrisy

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3. Fortunately, I don't believe that David Paterson holds much sway over NYC

Tue Jul 8, 2025, 09:27 AM

Jul 8

Democrats.

And I see behind-the-scenes manipulation by the owner of WABC Radio in NYC, John Catsimatidis. If Mamdani wins, "Cats" said that he might move his supermarket "empire" out of the City. (Like that would really scare voters . . . . ) Ideally, his choice for mayor would be his former employee, Curtis Sliwa. But seeing that Sliwa is currently polling at 13%, that's not going to happen. And while WABC (esp. Sliwa) have trashed Eric Adams since his inauguration, he's also beholden to TSF, which pleases Cats. He could accept a Democrat who doesn't govern as a Democrat. (And BTW, David Paterson is ALSO under the employ of WABC/Cats. What do you THINK he's going to say about Mamdani?)

The "strategy" is to split the NYC democratic voting block, allowing either Adams or Sliwa to win the general election. Blatantly craven and obvious.

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Mamdani's Democratic critics want to ruin his shot at winning [View all] marmar Jul 8 OP

he's upsetting the apple cart... Javaman Jul 8 #1

Hes throwing a tantrum because he didn't get his way MustLoveBeagles Jul 8 #2

Fortunately, I don't believe that David Paterson holds much sway over NYC no_hypocrisy Jul 8 #3

He's a S-O-C-I-A-L-I-S-T. Kid Berwyn Jul 8 #4

DURec leftstreet Jul 8 #5

I find it difficult to get very wrapped up in a mayor's race MineralMan Jul 8 #6

Hmm it's almost as if this is...politics. BannonsLiver Jul 8 #7