Mamdani Shock Gives NYC Mayor Adams a Shot at a Comeback
Zohran Mamdani and Eric Adams
Photographer: Christian Monterrosa, Victor J. Blue/BloombergTakeaways by Bloomberg AI
Andrew Cuomo’s loss is Eric Adams’ gain.
Just days ago, the New York City mayor faced steep reelection odds. His job-approval ratings had plunged to record lows after a federal corruption indictment. Support among Democrats fell even further when the Trump administration dropped the charges, raising questions about Adams’ indebtedness to the White House.