Eric Adams drops out of the New York City mayoral race. Here's why

"New York City Mayor Eric Adams ended his struggling reelection campaign Sunday, an acknowledgment that he was no longer a credible contender after a year of scandal and political turmoil. In a video released on social media, Adams spoke proudly of his tenure as mayor. But he said his now-dismissed federal corruption case left voters wary of him, and "constant media speculation" about his future made it impossible to raise enough money to run a serious campaign."

""Despite all we've achieved, I cannot continue my reelection campaign," he said. Adams did not endorse any of the remaining candidates in the race, but he warned of "insidious forces" using local government to "advance divisive agendas." "That is not change, that is chaos," Adams said. "Instead, I urge New Yorkers to choose leaders not by what they promise, but by what they have delivered.""

"Adams' capitulation could potentially provide a lift to the campaign of former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, a fellow centrist who portrayed himself as the only candidate able to beat the Democratic Party's nominee, state Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani.It is unclear, though, whether enough Adams supporters will shift their allegiances to Cuomo to make a difference.Mamdani, 33, would be the city's youngest and most liberal mayor in generations if elected."

Eric Adams suspended his reelection campaign, saying diminished credibility after a year of scandal and persistent media speculation made serious fundraising impossible. Adams referenced a now-dismissed federal corruption case that left voters wary and emphasized achievements from his tenure while declining to endorse any remaining candidates. He warned against "insidious forces" using local government to advance divisive agendas and urged voters to judge leaders by delivered results. His exit could benefit former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, though it is uncertain whether Adams supporters will shift to Cuomo. Zohran Mamdani, 33, remains a leading liberal contender after winning the Democratic primary.

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