The heat wave could be good news for far lefties and bad news for ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo.<\/p>\n
The 102 degree scorcher expected for Tuesday\u2019s primaries is likely to help far lefties such as socialist NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani while hurting Cuomo, the frontrunner to win the Democratic mayoral nomination who is appealing to more moderate voters, political pundits told The Post.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s very likely the heat will lower turnout on Tuesday \u2014 especially if the city is in a heat emergency \u2014 [and that] will be bad news for any campaign relying on Election Day turnout, which has previously been older and more moderate,\u201d said Jon Paul Lupo, a longtime Democratic consultant and former top aide for ex-Mayor Bill de Blasio.<\/p>\n
The NYC primary falls on the hottest day of the upcoming four-day heat wave. Michael Nagle<\/p>\n
\u201cBut we\u2019re seeing historic levels of early vote \u2014 some voters are getting the message and voting early to avoid the heat.\u201d<\/p>\n
Cuomo campaign spokesman Jason Elan insisted oppressive heat won\u2019t stop the former governor\u2019s supporters from showing up at the polls.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhile we encourage people to vote early to beat the heat, we expect high turnout on Election Day because New Yorkers are excited to cast their ballots for Andrew Cuomo,\u201d Elan said. <\/p>\n
Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill Saturday allowing primary voters to be given refreshments as they wait on line to cast their ballots.<\/p>\n
Cuomo\u2019s key voting constituency, older and more moderate, may be put off by the scorching temps. Erik Pendzich\/Shutterstock<\/p>\n
\u201cOur democracy works best when every eligible voter has a chance to cast their ballot,\u201d\u00a0Hochul said.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cProviding water to voters waiting in line is a common-sense way to ensure New Yorkers have an easy, safe and secure experience in the voting booth. I\u2019m committing to protecting the right to vote for all eligible New Yorkers.\u201d<\/p>\n
Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill allowing primary voters to be given refreshments as they wait on line. Getty Images<\/p>\n
The new bill repeals a law that prohibited voters from receiving food, water and other refreshments at polling sites.<\/p>\n
Hochul, however, urged New Yorkers to vote early and beat the heat.<\/p>\n