A Democratic candidate for New York governor has acknowledged skipping the recent gubernatorial debate while still criticizing his opponent for remarks he describes as "bigotry and racism." The accusation stems from comments made by the Republican challenger during the debate, which the candidate claims reflect discriminatory attitudes. Without directly addressing the debate himself, the Democrat has framed the exchange as a broader moral contrast between the two campaigns. The exchange highlights deepening tensions ahead of the election, with each side framing the debate over values and policy in starkly opposing terms.
Mamdani admits he didn’t watch NY gov debate — but accuses Blakeman of ‘bigotry and racism’ anyway New York Post
