No Signs Adams Will Leave Mayoral Race as Cuomo’s Decision to Run Looms

A Re-energized Adams Reappears Following Health Scare

Despite sagging poll numbers amid facing federal corruption charges, New York City Mayor Eric Adams says he is still in it to win it when it comes to the mayoral race. But the wildcard remains: Will former Gov. Andrew Cuomo jump in?

Cuomo’s Potential Entry into the Race

A re-energized Adams reappeared following a recent health scare, sounding ready to fight for his job. The message he delivered at an interfaith breakfast was aimed in part at calming some of the concerns with the base that helped elect him.

Who started this stupid rumor that I was stepping down on Friday. Let me tell you why people are angry, because finally one of you is in charge of the city.

Meanwhile, one potential rival has been working his way through the city’s Black churches: former Gov. Andrew Cuomo. He is not saying it publicly, but Cuomo is waiting in the wings.

Discussion with Reverend Al Sharpton

The former governor and his associates have been discussing their strategy for possibly entering the mayor’s race with several sources, including Reverend Al Sharpton.

I think that we’ve got to be very careful to have the funeral before the body’s dead. I think that Andrew Cuomo is in a position where he has to, if it is his ultimate goal to run, has to prepare to run, but not look like he’s pushing out the second Black mayor.

Anti-Cuomo and Pro-Cuomo Ad Campaigns

Even though Cuomo is not a declared candidate, a new ad campaign is already working to block him in the Black community and beyond.

Andrew Cuomo didn’t care much about Black New Yorkers until he got into trouble, and then that’s when he needed us to bail him out.

The anti-Cuomo campaign is produced by a group calling itself “United for a Brighter Tomorrow,” whose donors are not disclosed.

Cuomo’s Response

Cuomo has denied wrongdoing. His spokesperson responded in a statement, “This is all premature, but New Yorkers aren’t stupid,” and called the ad sponsors “extremist.”

Polls Suggest Cuomo Could Enter the Race as the Frontrunner

Recent polls suggest, despite the scandals that caused him to resign in 2021, Cuomo could enter the 2025 mayoral race as the frontrunner — with money to spend and New York name recognition dating back to his father Mario Cuomo’s three-term resignation as governor.

Adams and Other Candidates Launch Preemptive Strikes Against Cuomo

Adams is not the only candidate in the race launching preemptive strikes against Cuomo.

It has been offensive, it has been frustrating to see Andrew Cuomo come into our sacred spaces and then when he was up in Albany, make cuts to our hospitals.

Conclusion

As the mayoral race heats up, it’s clear that both Adams and Cuomo are not taking any chances. With Adams re-energized and Cuomo waiting in the wings, the question remains: what will happen next?

FAQs

Q: What are the chances of Cuomo entering the mayoral race?
A: According to recent polls, Cuomo could enter the race as the frontrunner, but nothing has been officially announced.

Q: Why are some candidates launching preemptive strikes against Cuomo?
A: Some candidates are trying to block Cuomo’s potential entry into the race by highlighting his past scandals and controversies.

Q: Will Cuomo’s scandals affect his chances of winning?
A: It’s unclear at this point, but some polls suggest that Cuomo could still have strong support among voters despite his past controversies.