Cuomo’s Mayoral Bid Shakes Up NYC Race, Drawing Major Power Brokers And Critics Alike
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo‘s weekend announcement that he will run for New York City mayor has reshaped an already crowded Democratic primary field. As rivals scramble to counter his candidacy, some of the city’s wealthiest and most influential figures are lining up behind him.
Billionaire investor and Home Depot co-founder Ken Langone, financier Anthony Scaramucci, and Avenue Capital Group CEO Marc Lasry have already pledged their support, per Bloomberg.
“I’ve known Andrew a long time,” said Lasry, reported the outlet. “I think he did a very good job as governor, and I think he’ll do a great job as mayor.”
In his formal campaign launch on Saturday, Cuomo wasted no time in addressing the city’s biggest concerns. “The city just feels threatening, …