The first mayoral debate featuring Andrew Cuomo showcased the candidates' criticisms towards him, especially regarding his past actions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Cuomo continues to lead the polls and fundraising efforts, particularly with the pro-Cuomo PAC's impressive support. Zohran Mamdani is his closest competitor, as indicated by recent poll numbers. The pressure mounts for all candidates as early voting approaches, and criticism escalates, with candidates directly questioning Cuomo about his past statements to Congress regarding nursing home death reports.
"It's a very easy question," former Assembly Member Michael Blake said, his voice breaking through. "Did you lie to Congress? Will you acknowledge the deaths?"
Cuomo was asked by the moderators about the investigation by President Donald Trump's Department of Justice into whether he lied during congressional testimony about being involved in a report that undercounted nursing home deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cuomo's commanding lead in the polls and fundraising puts pressure on his opponents, especially as early voting approaches.
Candidates expressed frustration with Cuomo's past actions during COVID-19, highlighting the critical responses they needed to make against him.
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