In the face of mounting challenges, New York City's Democratic Mayor Eric Adams remains resolute in his pursuit of re-election.
Despite trailing in recent polls, Adams has expressed his determination to continue his campaign, citing his belief that his opponents pose a threat to the city's progress.
According to the Daily Caller, Adams, who is running as an independent, has found himself lagging behind Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani, the scandal-ridden former Democratic New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, and Republican mayoral nominee Curtis Sliwa.
A Zenith & Public Progress poll, funded by an advisor to Mamdanis primary campaign, revealed that Adams was in a distant fourth place with only 7% of support. Despite these odds, Adams remains steadfast in his commitment to the city.
The people who are running they are harmful to our city and the progress weve made. And I owe it to New Yorkers to get my story out to them and to run a campaign, Adams stated in an interview with Politico. When asked to choose between Mamdani or Cuomo as the lesser of two evils, Adams found himself unable to pick, labeling both as "extremely problematic."
Adams' popularity has taken a hit, with a Quinnipiac University New York City poll indicating a record low approval rating of 20%. However, the embattled mayor remains optimistic about his legacy, telling Politico, History is going to be kind to me when Im out of the political spotlight 10, 15 years from now and they look over and say: You know what? We got to give this guy his due.
Adams' tenure has not been without controversy. In September 2024, he was indicted on five bribery, campaign finance, and conspiracy-related charges by federal prosecutors under the Biden administrations Department of Justice (DOJ). The charges, which were later dismissed, alleged that Adams had accepted improper benefits from wealthy foreign businesspeople and a Turkish government official.
Adding to his woes, the Trump administrations DOJ announced a lawsuit against Adams and New York City over the citys sanctuary immigration policies in July.
Meanwhile, socialist Mamdani, who is currently leading the mayoral race, has been successful in rallying young voters. Despite facing criticism for his far-left views and anti-Israel comments, some Democrats are positioning Mamdani as the new face of their party.
Cuomo, another contender in the race, served as New York governor from 2011 to 2021 before resigning amid allegations of sexual harassment. He has consistently denied these accusations, attributing them to political motivations.
Adams has expressed skepticism about the ability of either Cuomo or Mamdani to keep the city safe, particularly in terms of international terrorism, without collaboration with the Trump administration.
How do we do that to keep the city safe which we are a target if were not collaborating with the White House and with our partners, Adams questioned, referring to Cuomo and Mamdani.
In response, Mamdani's spokesperson Dora Pekec stated that while Mamdani is willing to work with the federal government when it benefits New Yorkers, he will not submit to "Trumps authoritarian attacks."
Rumors have circulated about a recent phone call between President Donald Trump and Cuomo discussing the mayoral race, although Cuomo has denied these claims.
During the first Trump administration, the governor worked with the federal government when it wanted to help New York and stood up to defend New York when the Trump administration sought to hurt it, Cuomo spokesperson Rich Azzopardi stated.
As the race continues, Adams remains committed to his campaign and his vision for New York City, despite the challenges that lie ahead. His campaign did not immediately respond to the Daily Caller News Foundations request for comment.
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