Andrew Cuomo: “2 million voters, the largest number in modern political…”

“And this coalition transcended normal partisan politics. It brought together Democrats and Republicans and Independents, joined by the simple fact that their first allegiance is as citizens of New York City. 2 million voters, the largest number in modern political history, cared enough to show up in a municipal election. And 42% voted for us on an independent line. That is the highest percentage in modern history. Ironically, it is just higher than when Mario Cuomo got 40% on an independent line against Ed Koch in 1977.” (02:59–03:10)

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