Jason Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 sure why not Cuomo weighs run for NYC mayor amid Adams’ woes - POLITICO WWW.POLITICO.COM Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo wouldn't try to compete in a primary against Eric Adams Quote Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo is indicating to allies he may want to run for New York City mayor if fellow Democrat Eric Adams sinks under the weight of a federal investigation. Cuomo, who resigned more than two years ago amid allegations of sexual harassment and claims his administration covered up the number of Covid-19 deaths tied to nursing homes, has begun in recent days to gauge the viability of a potential mayoral bid, according to eight people who have talked to him or his inner circle. And a new poll that began circulating last week measures how voters feel about Cuomo, his accomplishments in office and the controversies that led to his resignation. “I got the impression that he is ready,” said the Rev. Ruben Diaz Sr., a former state senator and ex-member of the New York City Council, who spoke to Cuomo last week. “No one knows what’s going to happen in the city.” The entreaties come as Adams’ mayoral campaign is facing a federal investigation that has deepened in recent weeks and heightened the uncertainty around the mayor’s political future. Cuomo would not run in a primary race that includes Adams, whom he considers a friend, three people familiar with the former governor’s thinking said. Diaz, a Pentecostal minister who holds conservative social views, left the City Council after making comments widely considered to be homophobic. But he has remained a steadfast supporter of both Cuomo and Adams despite their differences on issues like LGBTQ rights. “My opinion is if he runs, he will win,” Diaz said of Cuomo in an interview. “People are in need of a leader. Even though Governor Cuomo and I have our differences, we’ve had many fights in the past, and besides the differences, I think he was a great governor.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Commissar SFLUFAN Posted November 22, 2023 Share Posted November 22, 2023 Might as well strike while the iron is hot: Poll shows Mayor Adams’ support sinking amid federal investigation - Gothamist GOTHAMIST.COM More than 7 in 10 New York City residents said they believed Adams did something “illegal” or “unethical” during his 2021 campaign in his dealings with Turkey. Quote Mayor Eric Adams is losing support among New York City residents, with more than half disapproving of his performance and more than 70% saying they believe he did something “illegal” or “unethical” during his 2021 campaign in his dealings with Turkey, according to a Marist poll released on Tuesday. The numbers are the worst yet for Adams, a Democrat nearing the halfway point of his first term. Quote Overall, the poll shows 54% of residents disapprove of how Adams' performance as mayor, up more than double from 24% in March 2022. In what is likely to be a particular concern for the mayor, the survey also found eroding support among his key base: 39% of Black residents said they disapproved of the job Adams is doing, compared to 21% last year, while 56% of Latino residents said they disapproved, double the 28% who said so last year. The growing dissatisfaction among white residents was even more pronounced: 58% said they disapproved, versus 23% in last year’s poll. Regarding the federal investigation, 33% of residents said they believed the mayor “has done something illegal” while 39% said he “has done something unethical, but not illegal.” Only 18% said he had done nothing wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted November 22, 2023 Author Share Posted November 22, 2023 2 minutes ago, Commissar SFLUFAN said: Might as well strike while the iron is hot: Poll shows Mayor Adams’ support sinking amid federal investigation - Gothamist GOTHAMIST.COM More than 7 in 10 New York City residents said they believed Adams did something “illegal” or “unethical” during his 2021 campaign in his dealings with Turkey. I honestly kinda wonder if Cuomo is trying to keep Adams in office with this announcement, given that Hochul is the only one who can remove Adams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason Posted December 8, 2023 Author Share Posted December 8, 2023 If I went to synagogue the last thing I'd want is this jackass showing up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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