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Newsweek
2 days ago
- Politics
- Newsweek
Mayoral Candidate Says New Yorkers Have 'Buyer's Remorse' Over Mamdani
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Independent New York City mayoral candidate Jim Walden said Saturday during an interview appearance on Fox News that people have "buyer's remorse" after voting for Zohran Mamdani in last month's Democratic primary. Socialist democrat Mamdani, who represents New York's 36th Assembly District, scored a decisive victory in the primary, winning 56.4 percent of the vote to give him a 12-percentage point over former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. However, a HarrisX poll that was published this week suggests that some of that support may be slipping. Why It Matters New York's mayoral race is being closely watched as a potential litmus test for the direction of the Democratic Party, which is still struggling to recover after its defeat in last year's election. Mamdani's surprising primary win reflects a growing appetite for left-leaning economic populism and signals a major shift within the party. While some believe his success could act as a potential blueprint for Democrats seeking to reconnect with urban and working-class voters, it has also exposed deep internal divisions, with establishment leaders like Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries refusing to unify behind the candidate, wary of alienating moderates. Jim Walden, a partner at Walden Macht & Haran, attends a Helsinki Commission hearing on the impact of doping in international sport, on July 25, 2018, on Capitol Hill in Washington. Jim Walden, a partner at Walden Macht & Haran, attends a Helsinki Commission hearing on the impact of doping in international sport, on July 25, 2018, on Capitol Hill in Washington. Jacquelyn Martin/AP What To Know During a Saturday morning appearance on Fox News, Walden who is currently polling in last place in the New York City general mayoral race with 1 percent, blamed the Democratic Party for Mamdani's success in the primary. "My understanding is that a lot of people have buyer's remorse because the Democrats did a terrible job on opposition research during the primary," he said. The HarrisX poll, released Tuesday, shows Mamdani barely leading the pack of candidates in the race. The poll shows Mamdani, with 26 percent of the vote, in a tie with Cuomo who has 23 percent. Republican mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa has 22 percent and current NYC Mayor Eric Adams, who is running as an independent and who has faced multiple scandals since being in office, sat at 13 percent. In HarrisX's poll, a three-way race without Adams, Cuomo (31 percent) is statistically tied with Mamdani (29 percent) and Sliwa (28 percent). However, in a three-way race without Cuomo, Mamdani leads by 10 points, winning 35 percent to Sliwa's 25 percent and Adams' 19 percent. In head-to-head matchups, Mamdani topples Adams 43 to 36 percent, but trails Cuomo 35 to 50 percent. The poll surveyed 585 registered New York City voters online between July 7–8. The margin of error is ±4.1 percentage points. HarrisX said it conducted the survey before Cuomo announced that he's running as an independent in the general election. Walden addressed the fears that multiple independent candidates could split the vote, allowing Mamdani a clear path to victory. The lawyer said that, when the general election comes, all the independents, aside from the frontrunner, should drop out to allow them to run directly against Mamdani. "We have to put our political ambitions in the backseat for the interests of New Yorkers," he said, adding that Cuomo has signaled support for the plan, while Adams and Sliwa have not. The poll comes as the majority of New York's Democratic leadership has refused to endorse Mamdani, who has run on promises to make buses free and make rent cheaper. His progressive policies have led Republicans, including President Donald Trump, to label him a "communist." However, other recent polls show Mamdani maintaining a decisive lead over Cuomo, Adams and Sliwa. A Data for Progress (DfP) survey, also released this week, showed 40 percent of likely voters would vote for Mamdani if the mayoral election was held on July 15. The poll also showed that 25 percent would vote for Cuomo, 15 percent would vote for Adams, 14 percent would back Sliwa, and 1 percent would vote for Walden. The poll surveyed 756 likely voters between July 1 and 6, with a margin of error of ± 4 percentage points. Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani gets endorsed by the United Teachers Federation in downtown Manhattan on July 9. Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani gets endorsed by the United Teachers Federation in downtown Manhattan on July 9. Kaite Godowski/AP What People Are Saying Jim Walden said during an appearance on Fox News on Saturday, "At the end of the day, I say to New don't have to choose these broken politicians who are either extremists or craven or incompetent. There is a competent change agent in the race and that's what I'm going to be." Curtis Sliwa in an emailed statement sent to Newsweek reacting to the HarrisX poll: "For the first time since 2009, a Republican for NYC mayor is within the margin of error to win. That Republican is me. The momentum is real. I'm running to be the People's Mayor and I'm going to win on November 4th!" Zohran Mamdani posted to X, formerly Twitter, on Monday: "While Andrew Cuomo and Eric Adams trip over each other to win the approval of billionaires in backrooms, our campaign remains focused on working New Yorkers and their clear desire for a different kind of politics." Dritan Nesho, CEO of HarrisX, said about the poll: "These numbers show a volatile race still taking shape. While the progressive base is fueling Mamdani's rise, Cuomo's broad name recognition and moderate appeal make him a formidable general election challenger." Political analyst Craig Agranoff told Newsweek via text message on Wednesday: "Establishment Democrats' reluctance to endorse Mamdani in the NYC mayoral race stems largely from ideological divides within the party. As a self-identified democratic socialist backed by progressive groups like the DSA and figures such as AOC, Mamdani's positions on issues like defunding the police, strong support for Palestinian rights, and aggressive economic reforms put him at odds with the more centrist, pragmatic wing represented by leaders like Jeffries, Schumer, & Hochul." What Happens Next? The general mayoral election will be held on November 4.
Forbes
3 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
Cuomo Or Adams? New Poll Shows Which Independent Beats Mamdani In Head-To-Head NYC Mayoral Match-Up
On "Forbes Newsroom," HarrisX Founder and CEO Dritan Nesho discussed a new HarrisX poll out on the state of the New York City mayoral race. Watch the full interview above.
Forbes
5 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
New Poll Shows What Voters Think Of Big Beautiful Bill— And Why White House Has Some Marketing To Do
On "Forbes Newsroom," HarrisX Founder and CEO Dritan Nesho discussed a new Harvard CAPS/Harris Poll showing President Trump's approval rating and how voters feel about the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. Watch the full interview above.
Fox News
6 days ago
- Business
- Fox News
New study reveals threats to the Class of 2025. Fixing them should be Job No. 1 for America
This summer should be bringing the Class of 2025 a moment of well-deserved relaxation before they launch their careers. Instead, far too many college and high-school graduates are filled with anxiety. They've applied for dozens, perhaps hundreds, of jobs, but interviews and offers have become increasingly rare. The national unemployment rate for young adults aged 20 to 24 looking for work is 6.6% — the highest level in a decade, excluding the pandemic unemployment spike. Among those without college degrees the situation is even more dire: The unemployment rate for high-school graduates aged 18 to 19 is 14.5%. The precipitous reduction of entry-level hiring has been blamed on tariff-induced economic uncertainty and employers betting that artificial intelligence advances will reduce labor needs. Once there is greater clarity on both fronts, many expect hiring to increase. But what if this is more than a short-term blip? A major new study by research consultancy HarrisX, funded by our family foundation, reveals that school-to-work pathways for millions of young Americans — both those with and without college degrees — are far more deeply fractured than previously known, posing a significant threat to building the future workforce essential to growing the U.S. economy. More than four in 10 young people say both the education system and the employment resources to which they have access are broken and not providing them effective guidance. And they worry employment will become even more difficult as AI impacts the job market: Nearly half said they feel unprepared, or are unsure of their preparation, for jobs of the future. The study reveals how a broad swath of Generation Z between 16 and 24 years old remains far from tapping its full potential because of systemic inertia that leaves too many young people stranded at the start of their careers. Many young people are not being adequately served by the institutions they encounter at every stage of their journey into adulthood, from high schools that do not expose students to a range of careers and non-college training pathways to achieve good jobs, to employers who are unwilling to invest in building hard and soft skills among new hires. This broken marketplace has significant consequences for the future of the U.S. economy, particularly efforts by the Trump administration to increase domestic industrial production, which will require a larger pipeline of skilled workers. Our nation has millions of open jobs — more than 7 million of them, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. The problem for the Class of 2025, and many other jobseekers, is that the skills taught in our high schools and colleges aren't aligned with what many businesses need, especially advanced manufacturers. Many of those unfilled jobs — and more so in the future — require applicants to possess more than just a high-school or college degree. Yet too many young adults lack the guidance and resources to acquire the necessary skills and credentials. Too often, adults fault young people for not demonstrating more initiative and gumption in their journey into working life. But everyone who engages with young adults is responsible: Nearly 80% of parents rely on their own dated personal experiences and input from friends and family — as opposed to outside resources — to guide their children. Eighty-five percent of educators and career navigators don't collaborate with employers. More than three-in-four employers require at least a year of experience from those seeking entry-level jobs, yet most do not offer internships, apprenticeships or other programs designed to provide early-career experience. Having been connected to a Fortune 500 company for three decades, we know well the pressure to use every dollar to grow the bottom line. But our businesses and our overall economy won't thrive over the long run if firms don't invest in creating new opportunities for workers. Our nation has millions of open jobs — more than 7 million of them, according to the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. One of the innovations at Starbucks of which we are most proud has nothing to do with coffee. It was the decision to offer every Starbucks barista the opportunity to launch new careers by enrolling online at Arizona State University for free. To date, more than 16,000 of them have graduated with bachelor's degrees — vaulting many into new roles inside and outside the company, with an average pay increase of $40,000 within 18 months. The alarming headline about recent graduates should bolt us out of our complacency. Too many of our systems were designed for a different era. The old model of earning a degree and staying with one employer for decades no longer fits today's dynamic workforce. The challenge now is to build a better marketplace — one that is nimble, forward-looking, and grounded in the realities of a global, tech-driven economy. That marketplace requires embracing the power of AI to help repair what it is destroying: AI-powered agents and other tech tools that can help young people navigate options with more clarity. By surfacing internships, training programs, and regionally relevant opportunities, we can meet students with the right guidance at the right time. We need more relevant insights about emerging opportunities, the value of different pathways and credentials, and labor-market disruptions. We also must embrace a fundamental change in how we all learn, from a learn-then-work model to a world of lifelong learning, hands-on skills, and fluid pathways across industries. As ASU President Michael Crow puts it, the mission of education is not to "complete" a student; it is to launch a learner for life. Only then can this generation achieve a real chance to rise and achieve a new American Dream. This is moment to build a future that delivers progress not just for the Class of 2025, but for every class after them. Sheri Kersch Schultz is co-founder and chair of the Schultz Family Foundation.
Axios
6 days ago
- Business
- Axios
Gen Z's broken school-to-work pipeline
America's next wave of workers is stuck in a misaligned job market: The career guidance they're getting from their parents, teachers and counselors isn't in sync with their economic reality, according to a new report from the Schultz Family Foundation and HarrisX. Why it matters: The disconnect is driving youth unemployment — and leaving many young people uneasy about their place in the workforce. The big picture: AI is changing the job market faster than ever, but the generation of workers that will be working on and with this new technology doesn't feel ready to do so. 46% of young people surveyed say they're unsure about or unprepared for the jobs of the future. "That's a real alarm bell for our nation," says Rajiv Chandrasekaran, a managing director at the Schultz Family Foundation. "The people who are essential to helping support young people are fundamentally misaligned." Zoom in: Study authors polled thousands of 16- to 24-year-olds, parents of young adults, counselors, educators and employers. They found clear contrasts between how each group viewed today's job market. Take job prospects. Just 43% of young people say there are enough opportunities for job-seekers, compared with 71% of employers. 53% of parents and 57% of counselors say there are enough jobs. "Parents are working off of an outdated playbook," says Dritan Nesho, CEO of HarrisX. "It's one of the key reasons why we see these young adults are lost. The resource they rely on the most is present but not engaged in the right ways." 66% of parents think their kids should take paths different for their own, but the vast majority (79%) of parents say they draw on personal experience when giving career advice. Those experiences don't line up with the rapidly changing labor market young graduates are facing today. Counselors and educators are also overwhelmed. 58% say today's education and job market resources aren't effectively guiding young people. The other side: The employers who are hiring this next generation of workers have their own gripes. 44% think young people are ill-prepared for entering the workforce. But employers themselves need to be the ones providing that experience, study authors say. "Employers all say the correct things about wanting to help America's youth, but they create unrealistic barriers," says HarrisX's Nesho. 77% require at least a year of experience for entry-level roles, but just 38% offer internships. 43% require a four-year degree for entry-level jobs, but 40% of them say they keep that requirement because it's industry practice, not because it's needed to do the job. Case in point: Aaliyah Kashem, a 22-year-old young woman in New York City, tells Axios she's currently working as a security guard at a Manhattan building and would like to move into a career in business or health care.
