Timcast IRL Trump Endorses Cuomo, Says NO COMMIE MAMDANI, Obama REFUSES To Endorse Mamdani w/ Mark Grimes
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Nov 4, 2025 Mark Grimes, a former Toronto city councillor and trader, shares insights on the political landscape of New York City, focusing on Trump's surprising endorsement of Andrew Cuomo for mayor. They dive into trading data predicting how Cuomo might win against Mamdani, while discussing the implications of a potential food stamp cut by the Trump administration. Grimes also highlights U.S.-Canada trade ties, touching on tariffs and their effects on communities. The conversation wraps up with reflections on urban crime and the dynamics of multiculturalism in city planning.
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Trader-Turned-Politician Background
- Mark recounts 13 years trading on the Toronto Stock Exchange floor and 19 years as a Toronto city councillor.
- He uses that background to frame his views on trade and urban policy.
Establishment Reluctance To Back Far-Left Candidates
- Obama declined to endorse Mamdani, signaling establishment hesitation to back far-left upstarts.
- The hosts read this as evidence of internal Democratic friction between donors and progressive activists.
Billionaires Create Systems, Not Just Extraction
- Panel argues billionaires often create jobs and systems, not merely extract value, and removing them can harm economy.
- They claim managerial skill and risk-taking explain wealth accumulation more than pure malice.