The New York Post editorial board slammed former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, saying the longtime Democrat’s ego will push far-left Zohran Mamdani into the mayor’s mansion this November.

On Tuesday, Mamdani, a 33-year-old Muslim born in Uganda, claimed victory over the establishment candidate Cuomo in the Democrat primary, highlighting what some observers see as a battle for the soul of the party. Mamdani appears on a glide path to the nomination, though ranked choice vote counting will determine the final outcome next week.

Mamdani has promised residents of the Big Apple many socialist initiatives such as freezing rent for all tenants in stabilized apartments for four years, a $30 minimum wage, government-run grocery stores, and free bus rides.

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