The #MeToo movement is facing a test of its staying power as three potential mayoral candidates in New York City have been accused of sexual misconduct.
The allegations against these candidates are raising questions about whether allegations of sexual misconduct are still career-enders for politicians in New York.
Voters are now considering the circumstances and severity of #MeToo allegations on a case-by-case basis.
The N.Y.C. Mayor's Race Could Test the #MeToo Movement's Staying Power
Accusations of sexual harassment or abuse no longer hold the same power to end political careers as they did during the height of the #MeToo movement.
Recent developments in New York suggest a subtle re-evaluation of those accused of sexual misconduct and a potential for their political lives to be resuscitated.
#MeToo and the Next Mayoral Election
The #MeToo movement is facing a test of its staying power as three potential mayoral candidates in New York City have been accused of sexual misconduct.
The allegations against these candidates are raising questions about whether allegations of sexual misconduct are still career-enders for politicians in New York.
Voters are now considering the circumstances and severity of #MeToo allegations on a case-by-case basis.
The N.Y.C. Mayor's Race Could Test the #MeToo Movement's Staying Power
Accusations of sexual harassment or abuse no longer hold the same power to end political careers as they did during the height of the #MeToo movement.
Recent developments in New York suggest a subtle re-evaluation of those accused of sexual misconduct and a potential for their political lives to be resuscitated.