Saturday Night Live's cold open featured a mayoral debate with celebrity cameos, including Ramy Youssef as Zohran Mamdani, Shane Gillis as Curtis Sliwa, and Miles Teller as Andrew Cuomo, with political satire and humorous portrayals of candidates.
In a heated final televised debate before the NYC mayoral election, candidates Mamdani, Cuomo, and Sliwa exchanged sharp zingers over issues like immigration, housing, and safety, with personal attacks and policy disagreements highlighting the intense competition ahead of the November 4 vote.
The recent NYC mayoral debate was criticized for excessive moderator interruptions, limited candidate speaking time, and including fringe candidate Sliwa who is unlikely to win, which hindered voters' ability to make an informed decision. The article suggests future debates should focus on the main contenders and allow more open discussion.
In a televised NYC mayoral debate, candidates Mamdani, Cuomo, and Sliwa clashed over issues like crime, housing, and foreign policy, with Mamdani leading in polls and emphasizing affordability and community safety, while Cuomo and Sliwa focused on law enforcement and political experience. The election is set for November 4.
The article previews the upcoming NYC mayoral debate, highlighting potential attack points against Cuomo, the influence of social media and viral moments, and the strategies of candidates like Adams, Mamdani, and Stringer to sway undecided voters amid a fragmented media landscape.
The 2024 Baltimore mayoral debate featured incumbent Mayor Brandon Scott and challengers Thiru Vignarajah, Sheila Dixon, and Bob Wallace discussing issues such as juvenile crime, urban development, and city leadership. The candidates presented their plans for addressing crime, improving the city's infrastructure, and engaging the community in decision-making processes. Each candidate emphasized their vision for the future of Baltimore and their commitment to addressing the city's challenges.