Andrew Cuomo has declared his candidacy for New York City's mayoral race, positioning himself as a front runner after a shadow campaign that took advantage of Mayor Eric Adams' scandals. In his announcement, Cuomo criticized the current state of the city, attributing its challenges to the failings of political leaders. As Adams' popularity has plummeted due to corruption allegations and scandals, Cuomo's bid signals a potential shift in the political landscape of New York City, despite his own recent controversies.
Cuomo enters the race already widely considered the front runner after a months-long shadow campaign, in which he coyly avoided officially announcing his comeback while ruthlessly capitalizing behind-the-scenes on Adams' scandal-plagued first term.
The city just feel threatening, out of control. These conditions exist not as an act of God, but rather as an act of our political leaders. Or more precisely, the lack of intelligent action by many of our political leaders.
I know we can turn the city around and I believe I can help and that is why I announced my candidacy today for mayor of New York City.
Adams - who was widely considered a Democratic star when elected in 2021 - saw his support dwindle after his historic corruption indictment and a swirl of scandals that ensnared some of his closest confidantes.
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