In a recent interview, former Governor Andrew M. Cuomo expressed anticipation that several Democratic leaders would support his opponent, Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, for the city’s mayoral position. Cuomo stated that he believed this endorsement was crucial to his campaign’s success. He indicated that he anticipated a strong showing of support from prominent figures within the Democratic party before the upcoming election. He attributed this to Mamdani’s qualifications and his own political strategy. Cuomo’s comments reflect a strategic consideration within his campaign’s efforts to secure support for his mayoral bid.