Rev. Sharpton: Cuomo Should Drop Out of NYC Mayoral Race

Rev. Al Sharpton says Andrew Cuomo should "look at what is best for the city" and drop out of the New York City mayoral race.

Cuomo should leave New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani to "have a one-on-one race," Sharpton said Wednesday during an appearance on MSNBC.

"I said that to his people yesterday. I think, in the best interest of the legacy of Andrew Cuomo, that he ought to let them have the one-on-one race. He can endorse one or the other and let them have a battle over what is best for New York," he added.

Cuomo, a former New York governor, remains on the ticket despite losing the primary to Mamdani, as he had already secured his place on the "Fight & Deliver" independent ballot line for the November election.

Adams is running as an independent.

Cuomo resigned as governor four years ago after several women accused him of sexual harassment and inappropriate conduct. He has denied the allegations.

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