Andrew Cuomo reflects on primary loss and charts different path for November

Days after announcing his intention to stay in the race for New York City mayor as an independent candidate, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo spoke one-on-one with Eyewitness News reporter N.J. Burkett. Cuomo released a video Monday with the formal announcement three weeks after his loss in the Democratic primary to Zohran Mamdani. The former governor says he grossly underestimated Mamdani right up until election night, and explained his reaction. "Stunned. That's why I looked stunned because I was stunned," Cuomo said. "All campaign long, I was way ahead, 15 points ahead by every genius who was out there, campaign played it overly safe and yes, I was surprised. I was stunned." He explained that he still believes he has a path to victory in the race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices