As Cuomo readies to announce his long-anticipated run, the city’s political class has increasingly turned to risky strategies and long-shot candidates in an effort to thwart what would be an epic political comeback from the former governor and his inner circle.

Andrew Cuomo (D) is days away from potentially entering the New York City mayor’s race.  But even before Cuomo is set to make that announcement, some Democrats are already tossing around his name for a bigger race: the 2028 presidential campaign.

They include Govs. Josh Shapiro (D-Pa.), Gretchen Whitmer (D-Mich.), Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.), Wes Moore (D-Md.) former Vice President Kamala Harris and former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg. More than two dozen candidates are expected to enter the race for the presidency.

Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo could be eyeing a return to politics, as he contemplates a run for New York City Mayor. Some local political analysts are not surprised by this possibility. Read more