'The Daily Show' Mocks Andrew Cuomo's Strange Final Campaign Tactic
Jordan Klepper, host of "The Daily Show," ridiculed Andrew Cuomo for featuring his Ford Bronco—a vehicle strikingly similar to O.J. Simpson’s notorious car—in a last attempt to surpass Zohran Mamdani in the New York City mayoral race. Klepper described Cuomo's effort as "bizarre."
Cuomo's Campaign Context
Klepper explained that Cuomo, the former New York governor, after losing the primary to Mamdani, decided to run as an independent candidate. He joked about Cuomo's reputation, saying he was "most likely to tell the Statue of Liberty she has a hell of an ass."
While Mamdani campaigned energetically, Klepper contrasted Cuomo’s approach as his "final campaign pitch" being "serious and policy-driven," adding a sarcastic tone.
The 'Good Luck Truck' Video
"The Daily Show" then showed a clip from Cuomo’s campaign titled “The Good Luck Truck,” where Cuomo proudly highlighted his 1996 Ford Bronco as an “oldie, but it is a goodie” and credited it as the key to his electoral success.
“A white, mid-’90s, Ford Bronco?”
Klepper questioned the choice of vehicle, causing the audience to laugh, as the car closely resembled the one involved in O.J. Simpson's famous 1994 police chase.
“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.”
Summary
The segment highlighted Cuomo’s unconventional campaign tactic, emphasizing the ironic and unexpected role of the Ford Bronco in his bid against Mamdani.
Author's Summary
Andrew Cuomo’s unusual campaign move featuring a Ford Bronco identical to O.J. Simpson’s famous car drew sharp satire, exposing the strangeness of his final mayoral bid.