Adams brushes off Ritchie Torres endorsing Cuomo in NYC mayor's race - with jab at ex-gov's sex scandal
Briefly

In response to Rep. Ritchie Torres' endorsement of Andrew Cuomo for mayor, New York City Mayor Eric Adams reminded reporters of Torres' earlier calls for Cuomo to resign due to sexual harassment allegations. This endorsement comes amidst growing speculation about Cuomo's political future and Adams' struggle with declining poll numbers ahead of the upcoming Democratic primary. Despite mounting challenges, including calls for Adams' removal, he remains confident about his re-election, while Cuomo's potential candidacy raises questions over the dynamics of the race.
Adams dismissed Torres' endorsement of Cuomo, reminding that Torres previously called for Cuomo to resign amid sexual harassment accusations.
Adams faces mounting pressure with polling showing him trailing Cuomo ahead of the June Democratic primary, despite his confidence.
Cuomo's rumored comeback attempt as mayor seeks to leverage Adams' political troubles while Adams maintained faith in his position.
Torres expressed that Cuomo's resignation was in the best interest of New York State amid a crisis during the harassment scandal.
Read at New York Post
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