The article discusses the historical trend of New York City mayoral elections being overwhelmingly dominated by Democratic candidates, regardless of their qualifications or effectiveness. It highlights the past incompetence of several mayors, including Bill de Blasio, and the difficulties faced by Independent candidates, who often depend on a fusion of fringe parties and voters' discontent. The piece also notes historical changes to the city charter concerning mayoral terms, illustrating how past reactions to poor leadership have shaped current governance.
The history of New York City mayors shows that the most important qualification for election is being a Democrat, regardless of performance.
Independent candidates rarely succeed in New York City unless the incumbent is massively unpopular, a scenario that seldom plays out in practice.
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