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You won’t believe it, but U-Haul is licking its lips as New Yorkers and businesses pack their bags and hightail it out of New York! OMG!  New York City, the so-called "city that never sleeps," might soon be the "city that never stays". A bombshell poll released this week reveals that a staggering 26.5% of Big Apple residents are mulling a one-way ticket out if Democrat Socialist Zohran Mamdani clinches the mayoralty next month.

That's more than one in four New Yorkers ready to pack their bags, a figure that could balloon into a full-blown exodus if Mamdani's progressive policies turn "wait and see" into "get me out of here." And with U-Haul's trucks already humming along interstate highways from the Empire State, the moving company couldn't be happier.

The survey, conducted by Victory Insights among 500 very likely voters, paints a grim picture for those hoping for stability in the nation's largest city.

When asked point-blank:

Question: "Would you consider moving out of New York City if Zohran Mamdani is elected mayor?"

Answer: 68.4% said no, 5.2% were on the fence, but that 26.5% "yes" vote packs a punch.

…and the picture just keeps getting darker! Break it down further, and it's even more stark: 49% of Andrew Cuomo supporters and a whopping 69% of Curtis Sliwa backers are contemplating flight.

Meanwhile, 39% of all respondents view Mamdani as an outright "threat to the future of the city," with Cuomo and Sliwa voters clocking in at 82% and 83% agreement, respectively.

Mamdani's not just polling well; he's dominating. He leads Cuomo 46.7% to 28.6% in a three-way race, with Sliwa lagging at 16.2% and 8.5% undecided.

Head-to-head, he still tops Cuomo 48.7% to 38.5% and Sliwa 48.9% to 40.6%. His favorability? A lukewarm 2.996 on a 1-5 scale—better than Cuomo's dismal 2.40 or Sliwa's 2.72, but hardly a ringing endorsement. With Democrats holding a vise grip on NYC's electorate, Mamdani's path to City Hall looks paved in red (the socialist kind).

U-Haul Is Licking Its Lips!

The 2025 Midyear Migration Trends report underscores the trend: The state ranks as a top origin for outbound moves to 11 major cities, from Austin to Charlotte. While big cities overall are rebounding with inbound traffic, New York's outflow remains stubborn, fueled by sky-high taxes, crime spikes, and regulatory red tape. If Mamdani wins, and the polls suggest he will, that 26.5% could swell as families and firms calculate the cost of staying.

The Queens assemblyman, Democrat Socialist Zohran Mamdani known for his vocal push on socialist reforms, has championed:

• decriminalizing public drug use,
• expanding illegal alien rights
• slashing police budgets
• free healthcare for illegal aliens
• recycle grocery bags under threat of fine
• homeless rights for public spaces
• red-light camera fines for drivers 

It's a domino strategy that's turned once-vibrant metros into cautionary tales, with businesses like hedge funds and tech startups already scouting sunnier climes in Florida or Texas. U-Haul, ever the barometer of discontent, reported New York as one of the least desirable destinations in 2025, with outbound one-way rentals surging to 46th out of 50 states. If Mamdani's victory tips the scales, expect those trucks to form a convoy down I-95.

But wait, 68.4% staying put includes the socialists, communists, freeloaders, unemployed, foreign-born voters, homeless, young progressives, and illegal aliens who are staying put and voting for more free stuff in droves.  OBTW—U-Haul franchises, moving companies, and relocation realtors are another group that is staying for now, until there is no one left to move!

Final Word: Do you think I’m exaggerating? (comments below)