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Adams Calls Mamdani 'Communist' and Posts AI Ad as New Poll Shows Head‑to‑Head Risk

A fresh poll and fundraising filings are testing party confidence despite his lead in a multi‑candidate race.

Overview

  • At a Wednesday news conference, Mayor Eric Adams labeled Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani a “communist,” and separately released an AI‑generated “Camp Zohran” attack video that his campaign marked as AI‑created.
  • A Tulchin Research survey for the New York Apartment Association found Mamdani leading a five‑way race with 42% but trailing Andrew Cuomo 41%–52% in a hypothetical one‑on‑one, a result several Democratic strategists dismissed due to the older sample and unlikely scenario.
  • Across recent polls, including Siena, AARP and other public surveys, Mamdani continues to lead a crowded field by single‑ to double‑digit margins, with Cuomo the closest challenger and Curtis Sliwa polling third.
  • Official Campaign Finance Board data show 53.5% of Mamdani’s July–August $1.05 million haul came from outside New York state, while his campaign touts thousands of volunteers and large grassroots events.
  • Top Democrats such as Chuck Schumer, Hakeem Jeffries, Kirsten Gillibrand and Gov. Kathy Hochul have not endorsed, even as unions and numerous local officials back Mamdani and Bill de Blasio praises his affordability‑focused messaging.