Inside Election Day: NYC’s Choice Between Experience and Idealism
It’s Election Day in New York City — and Michael Smerconish has thoughts. He dives into the high-stakes mayoral race that pits experience against youth, pragmatism against progressivism, and Cuomo against Mandani. From The New York Times’ editorial retreat to what this race says about the future of the Democratic Party, Michael offers his sharp insight and signature wit here. Listen in, and then vote on today's poll question at smerconish.com, which asks: "If you resided in NYC, for whom would you be voting for Mayor?" And...please rate, review, and share this podcast!
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It’s Election Day in New York City — and Michael Smerconish has thoughts. He dives into the high-stakes mayoral race that pits experience against youth, pragmatism against progressivism, and Cuomo against Mandani. From The New York Times’ editorial retreat to what this race says about the future of the Democratic Party, Michael offers his sharp insight and signature wit here. Listen in, and then vote on today's poll question at smerconish.com, which asks: "If you resided in NYC, for whom would you be voting for Mayor?" And...please rate, review, and share this podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com
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