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New York City mayoral candidates clash in first general election debate
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Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa faced off in their first general election debate on October 16, 2025, at 30 Rockefeller Plaza, sparring over experience, public safety, affordability and foreign policy. The event, hosted by NBC 4 New York, Telemundo 47 and Politico, highlighted Mamdani's lead and Cuomo's defenses against past scandals. With Election Day on November 4, supporters rallied outside amid chants and arguments.
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Following Sunday's party leader debate on SVT, Dagens Nyheter readers express frustration over the debate climate and political positions. Several letters criticize interruptions, demands for microphone cutoffs, and proposals for clothing bans.
Cuomo challenges Mamdani's record in New York mayoral debate
In the second New York City mayoral debate on Wednesday night, former Governor Andrew Cuomo sharply criticized front-runner Zohran Mamdani's lack of experience and legislative record. The clash highlighted divisions in the race among Democratic nominee Mamdani, independent Cuomo, and Republican Curtis Sliwa. Polls show Mamdani leading but vulnerable if anti-Mamdani votes consolidate.
Debate on new law against insulting public officials
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In SVT's Aktuellt, lawyer Thomas Bodström debated Liberal MP Martin Melin on the new law against insulting public officials. Bodström deems it unnecessary and a waste of resources, while Melin highlights police protection needs. The law has prompted 710 reports in three months.
Readers criticize Kristersson's demand for silence in debates
Swedish readers react strongly to Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson's threat to boycott TV debates unless Left Party leader Nooshi Dadgostar is muted. They highlight hypocrisy given controversial songs at Moderate Party events.