NYC Mayoral Race Explodes: Adams and Cuomo Trade Barbs Over Pasts
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NYC Mayoral Race Explodes: Adams and Cuomo Trade Barbs Over Pasts

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Summary:

  • Eric Adams and Andrew Cuomo are engaged in a heated war of words in the NYC mayoral race.

  • Adams criticized Cuomo for resigning amid sexual harassment allegations, contrasting it to his own handling of dismissed corruption charges.

  • Cuomo fired back, accusing Adams of prioritizing personal interests over those of New Yorkers.

  • A recent poll indicates that Zohran Mamdani holds a significant lead over both Adams and Cuomo.

  • Mamdani's lead is attributed to his perceived appeal to working families and commitment to New York.

NYC Mayoral Race Heats Up: Adams and Cuomo Clash

The race for New York City mayor is intensifying, with incumbent Eric Adams and former Governor Andrew Cuomo engaging in a heated exchange over their past actions.

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Adams Attacks Cuomo's Resignation

At the Bronx Dominican Parade, Adams criticized Cuomo for resigning as governor in 2021 amidst sexual harassment allegations, contrasting it with his own handling of dismissed federal corruption charges. Adams emphasized his commitment to serving his term as mayor.

Cuomo Fires Back

Cuomo, serving as grand marshal at the Colombian Parade in Queens, countered by accusing Adams of prioritizing self-preservation over New Yorkers' interests, citing Adams' meeting with President Trump before his corruption case was dropped and his stance on sanctuary city policies in relation to the recent Department of Justice lawsuit.

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Latest Poll Shows Mamdani Leading

A recent Wick Insights Poll reveals that both Adams and Cuomo are trailing significantly behind Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani. Mamdani holds a substantial lead, potentially due to his appeal to working families and his perceived commitment to putting New York's interests first. The poll also suggests that Mamdani maintains a significant lead against Adams and has a close statistical tie against Cuomo in a one-on-one match-up.

Link to the Poll

Key Players:

  • Eric Adams: Incumbent Mayor
  • Andrew Cuomo: Former Governor
  • Zohran Mamdani: Leading Democratic Candidate
  • Curtis Sliwa: Republican Candidate

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