The New York City mayoral race has raised concerns about the quality of candidates and the electoral system's efficacy. The Campaign Finance Board has withheld nearly $3 million from ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo due to numerous documentation errors and failure to submit personal financial disclosures. In contrast, radical socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani received $3.8 million but lags in popularity. Additionally, Mayor Eric Adams also faces fund withholding pending his appeal concerning charges that have been dropped, showcasing the dysfunction within the electoral financing system.
It's hard to tell which is more pathetic: this year's crop of mayoral candidates, or the city's system for electing one of them.
The Campaign Finance Board withheld nearly $3 million in public matching funds from ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo due to a high percentage of documentation errors.
Mamdani, at 33, is known for heckling and promotes socialism, but is trailing in the polls behind established candidates.
Cuomo's failed campaign announcements are filled with typos, further indicating a disorganized campaign as he faces scrutiny from the Campaign Finance Board.
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