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Yahoo
3 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Cuomo's revamped campaign launch proves Mamdani-style videos don't work without Mamdani
If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, Zohran Mamdani should feel extremely flattered. Most Read from Fast Company Andrew Cuomo, who lost to Mamdani in New York's Democratic mayoral primary last month, just kicked off his campaign as an independent in the general election—with a launch video that could generously be described as an homage to Mamdani's acclaimed video style. While the clip may signal Cuomo's willingness to play the social media game on Mamdani's terms, it seems destined to simply highlight and magnify the contrast between their efforts. Perhaps the most striking thing about Cuomo's new launch video is the stark difference from his previous one. Released back in March, the former governor's opening salvo in the primary was a 17-and-a-half minute dirge about the dire straits in which New Yorkers currently find themselves, and Cuomo's unique ability to lead them into the light. Speaking indoors and direct-to-camera—as he did during the daily briefings that boosted his national profile in the early days of COVID—Cuomo struck a moderate tone about the 'threatening' feel of the city and the importance of supporting the NYPD. He closed by essentially asking New Yorkers to complete his redemption arc, without dwelling at all on what he's done that needs redeeming. (Cuomo resigned in 2021 after 13 women accused him of sexual harassment, which he has denied, attributing his resignation to 'political pressure and media frenzy.') That video, however, debuted before Mamdani earned wide praise for his steady output of engaging campaign videos. Short, splashy, and sunny (in both light and tone), not to mention overwhelmingly New York-centric, Mamdani's clips gave voters a flavor of the candidate's personality and policy promises. They often racked up views in the millions. The extent to which Mamdani's video team—which includes director of digital Andrew Epstein, videographer Donald Borenstein, and production agency Melted Solids—helped Mamdani win is hard to gauge without polling. However, judging by Cuomo's first video since losing to Mamdani in the primary, the former governor seems convinced those videos helped quite a lot. From doom and gloom to hope and change Cuomo's campaign relaunch video, released just after confirming his candidacy on Monday, clocks in at a breezy 90 seconds. The new clip features the former governor out on the leafiest streets of Manhattan's Upper East Side, shaking hands and taking selfies with supporters.
Bloomberg
4 hours ago
- Business
- Bloomberg
Trump Eyes 10-15% Tariffs on More Than 150 Countries
Bloomberg's Jordan Fabien breaks down the latest tariff threats out of the White House and how the president's ever changing trade policy could be at the root of his campaign against Fed chair Jerome Powell. (Source: Bloomberg)
Yahoo
4 hours ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Jennifer Roberts won't run for Charlotte mayor
CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — Former Charlotte Mayor Jennifer Roberts has announced she will not run for mayor in the upcoming election. Roberts sparked speculation last week after suggesting on social media that she was considering a campaign. The post drew significant public support, with many residents urging her to enter the race. However, after conversations with community members, friends, and family, Roberts ultimately decided the timing wasn't right. PREVIOUS: Seeking 'choices': Former Charlotte mayor considering running against Vi Lyles Citing her current commitments and the demanding nature of the role, Roberts said she could not give the mayor's office the full-time attention it deserves. While stepping away from the race, she pledged to remain active in civic life through ongoing work on climate, democracy, and racial justice initiatives. With Roberts out, incumbent Mayor Vi Lyles and Democratic challenger Tigress Sydney Acute McDaniel remain the only announced candidates. The filing deadline is July 18. MORE FROM North Carolina elections Jennifer Roberts won't run for Charlotte mayor Charlotte city council race heats up as incumbents announce their reelection bids Council Chaos: Monroe City Council votes to replace mayor pro tem, holds no-confidence vote Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
5 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Governor Shapiro endorses Janelle Stelson in PA-10 race
(WHTM) – Governor Josh Shapiro on Thursday endorsed Janelle Stelson (D) in her second bid to unseat Congressman Scott Perry in Pennsylvania's 10th District. The governor called Stelson a 'decent, good, honorable person who respects the rule of law,' in a video released on Shapiro's campaign social media. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now 'This community deserves a congresswoman who's on your side and Janelle Stelson is,' said Shapiro, who is expected to attend a campaign event with Stelson on Thursday night. Shapiro campaigned with Stelson late in her 2024 bid against Perry, which she lost by 5,133 votes. The race was Perry's closest electoral victory since being elected to Congress in 2012. 'It is time we had a Representative in Congress who actually listens to us and fights for us,' said Stelson when relaunching her campaign on Monday. The former television news anchor won the 2024 Democratic primary with more than 43% support in a six-candidate race. One of the biggest issues in the 2024 campaign was Stelson's residency, as she is registered to vote in Manheim Township, Lancaster County, outside the 10th District that covers Cumberland, Dauphin, and York counties. Stelson recently told abc27 she has now moved to Cumberland County; however, as of July 17, she was still registered to vote in Lancaster County and, according to the Lancaster County tax map, still owns her Lancaster County home that was last sold in 2003. Scott Perry reports nearly $900,000 raised in Q2 after Stelson jumps into race Dauphin County Commissioner Justin Douglas (D) has also expressed interest in running for Perry's seat, saying on July 7 that he was forming an exploratory committee. abc27 reached out to Douglas for comment on Shapiro's endorsement of Stelson Thursday morning. Perry was endorsed by President Donald Trump earlier this year and reported raising $900,000 during the second quarter of 2025. In his endorsement of Perry, Trump said, 'An original Member of my Pennsylvania Federal Leadership Team, Scott Perry has my Complete and Total Endorsement for Re-Election – HE WILL NEVER LET YOU DOWN!' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
Irish Times
9 hours ago
- Business
- Irish Times
Seán Gallagher says he will not be entering presidential election race
Former presidential candidate Seán Gallagher has said he will not be running to succeed Michael D. Higgins in Áras an Uachtaráin. Mr Gallagher finished second in the 2011 presidential election after being regarded as the front-runner for much of the campaign. However, during an RTÉ Frontline programme, the final debate of the campaign, a Twitter post wrongly claiming a man had given Mr Gallagher money for a Fianna Fáil fundraiser was read out by presenter Pat Kenny . The businessman, a former Dragons' Den panellist, had ran as an Independent candidate but his opponents accused him of being a proxy for Fianna Fáil, which was in the doldrums after the EU-IMF bailout and a disastrous general election in 2011. READ MORE The incident, just three days before polling day, derailed Mr Gallagher's momentum. Mr Higgins received more than 700,000 votes as he won his first term as President. Mr Gallagher polled more than 500,000 first preference votes. RTÉ later apologised to Mr Gallagher and paid him substantial damages for statements made on the programme. It acknowledged the programme 'fell significantly short of the standards expected by the public and required by law'. Mr Gallagher would run again in 2018 but made little impression on that occasion, polling just 6.4 per cent. He was rumoured to be considering another run at the presidency this year, and was seen in discussion with Independent TDs in Leinster House on two recent occasions. He had previously declined to confirm or deny any intentions. However, he on Thursday told The Irish Times he does not intend to enter the race. Fine Gael this week nominated former European commissioner Mairead McGuinness as its candidate, while Independent TD Catherine Connolly launched her campaign on Wednesday.
