'The Daily Show' Mocks Andrew Cuomo's Last-Ditch Effort Against Zohran Mamdani
On a recent episode, "The Daily Show" host Jordan Klepper ridiculed Andrew Cuomo's unusual campaign tactic involving his 1996 Ford Bronco, which bears a striking resemblance to O.J. Simpson’s notorious vehicle.
Cuomo’s Campaign Struggles
Klepper described Cuomo’s attempt to defeat New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani as “bizarre.” He noted:
“The only man with a chance of perhaps beating Mamdani is Andrew Cuomo, former New York governor, and mayoral candidate most likely to tell the Statue of Liberty she has a hell of an ass.”
Despite losing the primary to Mamdani, Cuomo chose to run as an independent candidate.
Contrasting Campaign Styles
Klepper humorously contrasted Mamdani's active presence in social venues with Cuomo’s final campaign approach, saying:
“And Mamdani is out there in da clubs, I assume, Cuomo’s final campaign pitch is da serious and da policy-driven.”
The 'Good Luck Truck' Video
The show showcased one of Cuomo's last campaign posts, titled “The Good Luck Truck.” In the clip, Cuomo touted his old Ford Bronco as a charm for victory:
“My 1996 Ford Bronco is an oldie, but it is a goodie. That’s why I believe I’m going to win the election.”
Klepper responded with disbelief:
“A white, mid-’90s, Ford Bronco? Isn’t that O.J.’s car? This was his final pitch to voters? I own the only vehicle on the planet associated with murder.”
The audience reacted with laughter, clearly drawing the connection to the infamous 1994 O.J. Simpson car chase.
Summary
Andrew Cuomo’s campaign final effort humorously backfired as it featured a vehicle famously linked to a criminal case, inviting mockery rather than support.
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