Former Governor Andrew Cuomo on Tuesday said he is forming a new political party and will run for mayor under two party lines.
In a statement, Cuomo said he will start the Fight and Deliver Party. Meanwhile, he will remain on the ballot as a Democratic Party candidate in the June 24 primary election, but his name will be seen under two parties in the general election in November.
"This November, in addition to securing the Democratic nomination, my campaign will work to build the largest possible coalition and secure the biggest possible mandate," Cuomo said. "We will be responsive to those who want to support my candidacy, but who would like an alternate way to do it, by starting the Fight and Deliver Party to appeal to disillusioned Democrats, as well as to independents and Republicans."
He said he is forming a new party because there is "disillusionment" with the Democratic Party.
"I believe that Democrats can and will turn this around. We will do it by fighting for and delivering real results for real people, by restoring quality of life and public safety, by building more affordable housing, and by showing that government works. I believe that once I am elected mayor of New York City, my administration will play a major role in proving these points and in restoring faith in the party once again. We will put 'progress' back in the progressive party," Cuomo said.
