Musk Blasts NYC Ballot as 'Scam' Over Cuomo's Spot

Tech billionaire Elon Musk criticizes New York City's fusion voting system, claiming it's a scam and unfairly disadvantages independent candidate Andrew Cuomo. Musk, who endorsed Cuomo, expressed frustration over the system's dual listing of candidates, which pushed Cuomo further down the ballot. He also joked about Mamdani appearing twice, potentially winning twice. Musk and former President Trump urged Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa to drop out, arguing his candidacy would split the vote and help Mamdani. This situation highlights the complexities of ballot design and party nominations in New York City elections, sparking debate among high-profile figures about fairness and voter influence. The Daily News Now! - Every city. Every story. AI Powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.