Polls in New York City are already showing Cuomo with a double-digit lead over Mayor Eric Adams for the Democratic Party primary. Adams was indicted in September on five counts of corruption and is pushing to have the charges dismissed.
However, some who have worked for Cuomo say he does not have a chance to get a spot on the Democrats' ticket for the White House even if he wins for mayor of New York City.
"There is absolutely no good reason for him to run for president," a former Cuomo aide said. "He's too damaged, and people won't let that go. He also represents the politics of the past. The Democrats can't look back. They need candidates of the future."