David Marcus critiques the Democratic Party’s handling of the New York City mayoral race, arguing that the crisis is self-inflicted. He questions why leaders like Jeffries and Schumer haven’t endorsed Cuomo, despite his controversial policies. Marcus highlights Cuomo’s left-leaning actions and suggests that the party’s failure to address socialism is causing the current dysfunction.
The article delves into the dynamics of the mayoral race, highlighting Curtis Sliwa’s role as a Republican candidate. Marcus argues that allowing Zohran Mamdani, a socialist candidate, to potentially win the election is a dire threat to New York City’s future. He emphasizes that the party’s decision to change voting rules to favor the far left has created this crisis. Marcus also critiques Cuomo’s policies, such as the ‘Raise the Age’ bill and bail reform, pointing out that these initiatives are viewed as extreme by many.
Additionally, Marcus suggests that the party’s leaders, including Jeffries and Schumer, have not taken the necessary steps to address the threat of socialism, which has led to the current situation. He points out that Cuomo’s own actions, such as the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic in New York City, have further eroded public trust in the Democratic Party. Marcus concludes that the party must take responsibility for its internal dysfunction and the failure to support Cuomo adequately.