Mayor Eric Adams launched his re-election campaign in New York City citing his first-term accomplishments while addressing disapproval ratings and corruption allegations. He shifted to run as an independent, contrasting sharply with the newly elected Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani, who proposed radical policies highlighting a changing political climate. In response to Mamdani's victory in the Democratic primary, Adams criticized him as a 'snake-oil salesman' promoting unrealistic ideas. Adams emphasized his view that dignity comes from job opportunities over government handouts, reinforcing themes of self-sufficiency in his campaign.
Adams was elected as a Democrat in 2021 but chose to run as an independent this year amid low approval ratings and his since-dropped federal corruption charges.
This is not a city of handouts. This is a city of hands up,
Mamdani's primary victory Tuesday signals a shifting electorate in deep-blue New York City.
He's a snake-oil salesman. He would say and do anything to get elected.
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