Michael Lange: “Cuomo vs. Mamdani is a Tale of Two New Yorks. One is aging and on the decline, yet still tightly-tethered to the reins of power; the other is youthful and ascendant, but lacking insider clout. One relies on the atrophying, but still impactful, political machines of yore; the other prides itself on the grassroots — rallies, volunteers, energy – slowly recreating the civic life left behind by the machines. One prizes relationships and remains institution-driven (Clergy, Labor Unions, Editorial Boards, Real Estate); the other prescribes both left-leaning ideology and robust community organizing, with the foot soldiers to prove it. One embodies the establishment, the other rails against it.

“This Tuesday, these Two New York’s will collide at the ballot box. A changing of the political guard may be in order.”

Gilad Edelman: “Since Donald Trump’s return to the White House, Murphy has emerged as one of the most vocally freaked-out Democrats in Washington. He has become a fixture of cable news and highbrow politics podcasts, as well as a prolific poster of five-alarm-fire social-media content…”

“Murphy knows that the party brand—out of touch, too focused on social issues, too judgmental—is desperately in need of a reboot. If he is the walking embodiment of Generic Democrat, perhaps that makes him the guy for the job.”

Playbook: “Even if they lose today, Cuomo and Mamdani could still choose to run in November, either as independents or with third parties. Yes, that means there’s potential for a four-way race with incumbent Eric Adams (who’s still running as an independent) and GOP nominee Curtis Sliwa.”

Polymarket shows Zohran Mamdani and the slight favorite over Andrew Cuomo in the New York City Democratic mayoral primary.