Why is Eric Adams staying in the mayor's race despite low polls? Experts offer a few possible reasons | amNewYork
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Why is Eric Adams staying in the mayor's race despite low polls? Experts offer a few possible reasons | amNewYork
"Mayor Eric Adams declared last Friday that he is staying in the New York City mayor's race because he is the only candidate who can defeat Democratic nominee and frontrunner Zohran Mamdani. I am running, and I'm going to beat Mamdani, and I'm going to continue the success that the city has witnessed, Adams said during the news conference at Gracie Mansion the mayoral residence amid reports that he had been moving closer to scoring a plum post in President Trump's administration."
"The poll seemed to line up with many other recent polls, with Adams running third or fourth and/or with single-digit support. As it stands right now and as the Siena/New York Times poll showed Mamdani leads the four-person field with a plurality, and the candidates opposing him must consolidate behind the strongest polling amongst them, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, to have a chance at defeating him."
Mayor Eric Adams declared he will remain in the New York City mayoral race and insisted he can defeat Zohran Mamdani and continue the city's successes. Reports tied his decision to possible advancement to a Trump administration post. A Siena College/New York Times poll showed just 9% support for Adams, mirroring other surveys that place him third or fourth with single-digit backing. Mamdani leads the four-person field with a plurality, and opponents would need to consolidate behind Andrew Cuomo to challenge him effectively. Political consultants suggest Adams is leveraging incumbency to secure the best post-term opportunities before his term ends Dec. 31.
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