Andrew Cuomo Announces Formation of "Fight and Deliver" Party
The following statement is from Governor Andrew M. Cuomo, candidate for Mayor of New York City:
"Over the last several months, as I've been out talking to New Yorkers, one thing has become clear: there is a disillusionment with the Democratic Party by some—a feeling that the party has been hijacked, that it doesn't produce real results, and that it doesn't fight for working people anymore. The proof was in the election in 2024 when, right here in New York City, 500,000 Democrats stayed home rather than vote for Kamala Harris; and in 2022, when we had the closest Gubernatorial election in nearly 30 years. Poll after poll show that the Democratic Party's approval rating is the lowest it's ever been. This is emblematic of a larger problem, one that we, as a party, will not be able to solve until we are willing to admit: Trump didn't win, Democrats lost.
"I believe that Democrats can and will turn this around. We will do it by fighting for and delivering real results for real people, by restoring quality of life and public safety, by building more affordable housing, and by showing that government works. I believe that once I am elected Mayor of New York City, my administration will play a major role in proving these points and in restoring faith in the party once again. We will put 'progress' back in the progressive party.
"This November, in addition to securing the Democratic nomination, my campaign will work to build the largest possible coalition and secure the biggest possible mandate. We will be responsive to those who want to support my candidacy, but who would like an alternate way to do it, by starting the Fight and Deliver Party to appeal to disillusioned Democrats, as well as to independents and Republicans."
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