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Cuomo says key factor in his primary loss was Mamdani’s support from young, Jewish and pro-Palestinian voters (forward.com)
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“I would wager that in the primary, more than 50% of the Jewish people voted for Mamdani,” Cuomo told the crowd of around 450 at a breakfast event Sunday at the Hampton Synagogue.

He believed they were influenced by Mamdani’s appeal to younger and first-time voters who, Cuomo said, view criticism of Israel as opposing the policies of the Israeli government in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. “They are pro-Palestinian, and they don’t consider it being anti-Israel,” he said.

“We have the largest Jewish population outside of Israel, and I was proud to be the strongest advocate,” Cuomo continued. “But many, especially younger people, don’t consider saying anti-Israel is different than being antisemitic.”

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[–] fartographer@lemmy.world 23 points 3 days ago (2 children)

I would wager that in the primary, more than 50% of the Jewish people voted for Mamdani

I hate when people say shit like this. What a stupid way to spin being less popular.

"I think a key factor in my opponent winning was getting more votes than I did."

[–] blackbirdbiryani@lemmy.world 3 points 3 days ago (1 children)

The demographics matter though.

[–] naught101@lemmy.world 4 points 2 days ago

Didn't more than 50% of everyone vote for him though? So it's not really saying anything, except implying that Jews shouldn't have voted for him..