The conversation between Akela Lacy and Jim Walden on the Intercept Briefing podcast discusses the New York City mayoral race and its implications for the Democratic Party. Jim Walden, a businessman and former candidate for mayor, endorses Andrew Cuomo over Zohran Mamdani, citing his experience in governing as a reason to trust him with the city's finances.
Walden emphasizes that while he disagrees with some of Cuomo's policies, such as his approach to policing and housing, he believes that Cuomo is the best option to address the city's current challenges. He also highlights the importance of experience in governing and argues that Mamdani lacks it.
The conversation touches on topics such as:
* The role of experience in governance
* The challenges facing New York City under Cuomo's leadership
* The impact of policy decisions on the city's finances and demographics
Overall, the discussion provides insight into the complexities of the mayoral race and the trade-offs that voters face when choosing between different candidates.
Walden emphasizes that while he disagrees with some of Cuomo's policies, such as his approach to policing and housing, he believes that Cuomo is the best option to address the city's current challenges. He also highlights the importance of experience in governing and argues that Mamdani lacks it.
The conversation touches on topics such as:
* The role of experience in governance
* The challenges facing New York City under Cuomo's leadership
* The impact of policy decisions on the city's finances and demographics
Overall, the discussion provides insight into the complexities of the mayoral race and the trade-offs that voters face when choosing between different candidates.
i'm a bit confused about Jim Walden's stance on Andrew Cuomo tho... i mean, i know Cuomo has been governor for like forever but doesn't that kinda speak to the whole "experience" thing he's going on about? 
i don't get why Walden would wanna throw his support behind him when Mamdani seems like such a fresh face 
and maybe even more progressive in some ways... anyway, it's all so juicy! 
Mamdani might not have the same amount of time under the spotlight, but he's got some solid ideas on how to tackle NYC's issues 
. And let's be real, Cuomo's policies on policing and housing haven't exactly been a hit with everyone 
. It's all about weighing the pros and cons, you know? Experience is key, but it's not the only factor at play 
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Cuomo's experience is def a pro, but can't we talk about how he handled other issues like corruption and inequality in his time as gov? 
Mamdani seems like an underrated candidate - maybe the party should be more supportive of lesser-known candidates with fresh ideas 
. The way Walden keeps going back to experience as the key factor is kinda convincing, but what about innovation and new ideas? That's what our city needs right now 
. But seriously, doesn't Zohran Mamdani have some cool ideas about how to make NYC better?
. It'll be interesting to see how that plays out in the mayoral race and whether voters are willing to overlook those issues given his experience. And what about Zohran Mamdani? He's definitely got a lot of energy and progressive ideas, but is he ready for the job just yet? 
Wait, no, this isn't about biking... anyway, I wish I could understand more of the politics thing, it's all so much for me!
I mean, who needs outsider views when you've got Cuomo's track record, right? Jim Walden's just trying to save face after his own failed mayoral bid 
. At the same time, I get why he'd want Mamdani to have more experience - it's true that age and experience can make all the difference 
. The conversation is making me consider what kind of leader we need for NYC in this critical moment 
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, Andrew Cuomo has had some major criticisms for his handling of things like policing and housing. Zohran Mamdani on the other hand has been pushing for more progressive policies which could bring a fresh perspective to the city's governance 
. The thing is, experience does matter but I'm not convinced that it's always the best guide... 
what's weird is that Zohran Mamdani doesn't have all the yrs of governance under his belt... maybe he should've started small tho like running a local club or something? anyway Cuomo's got some tough decisions on policing & housing but at least he knows how to balance books 
Meanwhile, Zohran Mamdani is still building his experience and could bring some fresh ideas to the table 
. And let's not forget about the NYC budget - it's like, what even is that number for the city's deficit again? 
We need someone who can tackle that kind of problem without being beholden to special interests 
It's time for a new perspective on the city's challenges 
Andrew Cuomo seems like the safer bet at this point, even if some ppl don't agree with his policies. anyway, just my two cents 