Top Cuomo Backer from Hasidic Community Suddenly Switches Sides Amid Drama Over Endorsement for Socialist Zohran Mamdani
A surprising turn of events unfolded in New York City's mayoral election landscape, as prominent leaders from a typically bloc-voting Orthodox Jewish community – the Satmar Ahronim faction – publicly endorsed independent candidate Andrew Cuomo on Sunday.
Their backing came after Rabbi Moshe Indig, another influential leader in the Williamsburg-based faction, issued an unauthorized endorsement of Zohran Mamdani, a socialist frontrunner, just days prior. Despite Indig's claim that the community was supporting Mamdani behind closed doors, the latter swiftly embraced and shared the announcement on social media.
Cuomo, who is running as an independent candidate, seized the opportunity to capitalize on the switch, expressing his gratitude towards the Satmar Ahronim leaders in a public statement. The former governor described their voices carrying significant weight and pledged to work towards unity and balance in New York City – a message that resonates with the faction's emphasis on family, faith, and common sense.
While Cuomo gained a boost from the endorsement, internal drama within the Satmar Ahronim community raises questions about the true intentions of its leaders. Sources close to the matter revealed that Rabbi Indig's endorsement was indeed "totally unauthorized" and made without consulting other key figures in the faction.
As the 2025 New York City mayoral election heats up, this unexpected twist highlights the complex web of alliances and rivalries within the city's Jewish communities.
A surprising turn of events unfolded in New York City's mayoral election landscape, as prominent leaders from a typically bloc-voting Orthodox Jewish community – the Satmar Ahronim faction – publicly endorsed independent candidate Andrew Cuomo on Sunday.
Their backing came after Rabbi Moshe Indig, another influential leader in the Williamsburg-based faction, issued an unauthorized endorsement of Zohran Mamdani, a socialist frontrunner, just days prior. Despite Indig's claim that the community was supporting Mamdani behind closed doors, the latter swiftly embraced and shared the announcement on social media.
Cuomo, who is running as an independent candidate, seized the opportunity to capitalize on the switch, expressing his gratitude towards the Satmar Ahronim leaders in a public statement. The former governor described their voices carrying significant weight and pledged to work towards unity and balance in New York City – a message that resonates with the faction's emphasis on family, faith, and common sense.
While Cuomo gained a boost from the endorsement, internal drama within the Satmar Ahronim community raises questions about the true intentions of its leaders. Sources close to the matter revealed that Rabbi Indig's endorsement was indeed "totally unauthorized" and made without consulting other key figures in the faction.
As the 2025 New York City mayoral election heats up, this unexpected twist highlights the complex web of alliances and rivalries within the city's Jewish communities.
... I mean, one day they're backing Zohran Mamdani, and the next they're all about Andrew Cuomo? It's like, which guy are they really voting for? 
I feel like there's gotta be more to this story than what we're seeing on social media. Those community leaders must have some serious sway over their members... it's crazy to think about how much influence one endorsement can have 
. I mean, Rabbi Indig's sudden switch seems like a major backflip – one day he's all about Mamdani, the next he's backing Cuomo 
. It'll be interesting to see how this plays out in the coming weeks and if Cuomo can truly capitalize on this unexpected boost 
. On the other hand, it raises some serious questions about loyalty and authenticity within the Satmar Ahronim faction 
. Only time will tell if they're really backing Cuomo for real or just trying to stir up some drama 
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. Cuomo's got a good message about unity and balance, that's something we should all be able to get behind. And yeah, the Satmar Ahronim faction is always kinda tricky to read... seems like they're playing both sides against each other, but what do I know? 
i mean i know they're trying to balance family faith and common sense but come on these politics are getting more complicated by the day 
meanwhile Cuomo is low-key winning with that endorsement 
guess you could say he's got the Jewish vote locked down 
Cuomo's Satmar Ahronim friends just flipped on Zohran Mamdani like a switch 
. I'm not sure what's more surprising, the switch or that Rabbi Indig was totally unauthorized 
. It's like, you gotta respect these leaders for speaking their minds, but at the same time, it's crazy how fast they can change sides 
. Andrew Cuomo is definitely gaining some serious momentum from this endorsement 
, and I'm rooting for him to bring balance to NYC - we need unity in our city! 
I've got a buddy who's part of the faction and he's saying that Rabbi Indig's sudden flip was all about saving face after some internal power struggle went down 
Apparently, there were some folks in the community feeling like Mamdani was too left-wing for their taste 
But honestly, who knows what's really going on behind closed doors? 
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, I mean who wouldn't want to tap into that much influence? But what's up with Rabbi Indig making a sudden switch without talking it over with others? Like, didn't they have a secret plan or something? 
It just shows how cutthroat politics can be in NYC, especially when it comes to the Jewish community. Andrew Cuomo seems like a solid choice for unity and balance though, let's hope he delivers