US Rep. Tom Suozzi is backing former Gov. Andrew Cuomo within the crowded Democratic Get together main for mayor, saying he made the decide as a result of he doesn’t need “the socialists to win.”
The previous ally of metropolis Mayor Eric Adams made the decide as the primary impediment in the best way of frontrunner Cuomo’s political comeback bid is liberal mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani and the Democratic Socialists of America.
“I don’t want the socialists to win,” Suozzi informed The Publish.
Suozzi, who represents New York’s Third Congressional District, had endorsed Adams for mayor in 2021, and so they have been so chummy that his title was floated as a possible deputy mayor.
Instances have modified, Suozzi mentioned.
He mentioned he likes Adams and credited the one-term incumbent for drops in crime, however mentioned there was an excessive amount of too controversy and scandal swirling round him.
Adams dropped out of the Democratic main after he confronted federal corruption costs that have been later dropped by the Trump administration. He’s working as an unbiased within the common election.
“New York City is facing colossal challenges, and we need a proven, common-sense leader who has the experience and proven record to get things done,” Suozzi mentioned.
“I’m endorsing Andrew Cuomo for mayor because he doesn’t just talk about solving problems — he actually fixes them – from LGA, Second Avenue Subway, Moynihan Station, and so much more.”
Suozzi was one of many final Home members from New York to induce Cuomo to resign as governor in 2021 following a spate of sexual misconduct accusations that the ex-governor denies.
“Andrew is not perfect. No one is,” Suozzi mentioned..
“It is clear, however, that he is the best choice for mayor.”
Cuomo mentioned he was honored to have the congressman’s endorsement as early voting is ready to start Saturday. The first is June 24.
“I’ve known Tom for decades — he’s effective, experienced, and a leader who knows how to get things done,” he mentioned in an announcement. “We need more of that type of can-do attitude, and I look forward to working together to make our city safer and more affordable.”
Suozzi is the most recent reasonable to again Cuomo, two days after former Mayor Mike Bloomberg endorsed the ex-governor.
Cuomo additionally has the endorsements of New York Congress members Ritchie Torres, Adriano Espaillat, and Greg Meeks, the Queens Democratic Get together chairman.
Mamdani, the democratic socialist representing Astoria and Western Queens, is surging in most polls and shutting in on frontrunner Cuomo. Mamdani has the backing of democratic socialist Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Rep. Nydia Velázquez.
Suozzi, whose district features a swath of Northeast Queens and Nassau County, left his Home seat in 2022 to run for governor, dropping within the Democratic main to Gov. Kathy Hochul.
He reclaimed the Home seat in a 2024 particular election.
