Meet Andrew Cuomo's Buyers
Briefly

Andrew Cuomo, the former governor of New York, receives significant support from wealthy backers as he aims for a mayoral election, with a super-PAC called Fix the City raising an impressive $10 million in just five months. Sixteen billionaires are contributing to the PAC, indicating their desire to gain influence in city politics. This funding reflects the familiar pay-to-play dynamic in New York, showcasing how accessible the political landscape is to those with substantial financial means. Key contributions come from major real estate figures, revealing their ongoing influence and investment in the election outcome.
The pro-Cuomo super-PAC, Fix the City, has raised $10 million in five months, signaling strong support among wealthy New Yorkers for a Cuomo mayoral bid.
Cuomo’s robust list of donors shows the pay-to-play nature of New York politics and the eagerness of billionaires to gain access to power.
Donations, such as those from the Durst Organization and Peter Fine, highlight the influence of real estate interests in the city's political landscape.
With Fix the City shattering records for outside money in a mayoral election, it underscores how easily wealthy individuals can manipulate the political system.
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