Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo Looks To Make Political Comeback, Receives Major Endorsement

Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo looks to make a political comeback.

Cumo, who resigned in 2021 after facing several sexual harassment allegations, is speculated to run for New York City mayor.

Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.) has already endorsed Cuomo despite the former Governor not offically announcing he’s running for mayor.

Torres wrote, “Andrew Cuomo has the competence to govern the city. He has the courage to stand up to extremist politics – both from the far left and far right.”

Ritchie Torres endorses ‘Mr. Tough Guy’ Andrew Cuomo for NYC mayor in latest blow to Eric Adams: ‘America loves a comeback’ https://t.co/nXamarhlbv pic.twitter.com/LmmusrGb8v

— New York Post (@nypost) February 24, 2025

In endorsement of Andrew Cuomo for mayor, Rep. Ritchie Torres references candidacy of Zohran Mamdani as reason to challenge far left.

“There’s a mayoral candidate who openly identifies with the Democratic Socialist of America, which celebrated the mass murder of Jews on Oct. 7.” pic.twitter.com/w2treomtZN

— Jacob N. Kornbluh (@jacobkornbluh) February 24, 2025

Here’s what Fox News reported:

Rep. Ritchie Torres, D-N.Y., has endorsed Andrew Cuomo to run for mayor of New York City in the latest blow to incumbent Democrat first-termer, Mayor Eric Adams.

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“The two most important things we need are competence and courage,” Torres, who represents the Bronx, told the New York Post.

“Andrew Cuomo has the competence to govern the city. He has the courage to stand up to extremist politics – both from the far left and far right,” Torres said, adding: “We don’t need a Mr. Nice Guy. We need a Mr. Tough Guy.”

Cuomo has not formally declared his candidacy for mayor but is rumored to announce soon.

“He has my endorsement as soon as he enters the race,” Torres told the Post.

Torres has a great interest in keeping Cuomo out of the race for governor in 2026. https://t.co/Kn5bACbNoU

— Jeff Coltin (@JCColtin) February 24, 2025

Per The New York Post:

US Rep. Ritchie Torres is backing Andrew Cuomo for New York City mayor even though the former governor hasn’t formally entered the race.

“The two most important things we need are competence and courage,” Torres (D-NY), who reps the Bronx, told The Post. “Andrew Cuomo has the competence to govern the city. He has the courage to stand up to extremist politics — both from the far left and far right.

“We don’t need a Mr. Nice Guy. We need a Mr. Tough Guy.”