He once called himself the opposite of Trump. But he is another test of the theory that in politics, there’s no such thing as bad publicity. Source: New York Times
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New York City Mayor’s Race Intensifies
By Gotham Rex on May 24, 2021
The temperature on the campaign trail is rising as the primary race enters its final month. Source: New York Times
Candidates Escalate Attacks as Mayoral Race Enters Final Month
By Gotham Rex on May 24, 2021
With less than a month before the June 22 primary, Democratic candidates are trying to steal momentum from the perceived front-runners, Eric Adams and Andrew Yang. Source: New York Times
Adams Gets Boost With Latino Voters: 5 Takeaways From Mayor’s Race
By Gotham Rex on May 24, 2021
Adriano Espaillat, who had backed Scott Stringer, switched to supporting Eric Adams, while Andrew Yang had a rocky week on the campaign trail. Source: New York Times
How Andrew Yang Won Over Ultra-Orthodox Brooklyn
By Gotham Rex on May 21, 2021
A slew of influential Jewish leaders endorsed Mr. Yang, motivated by one overriding issue: “Yeshivas, yeshivas, yeshivas.” Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Mayoral Candidates Don't Want Another Virtual Debate
By Gotham Rex on May 20, 2021
Democratic candidates are pushing back on plans to have another online debate, saying New Yorkers “deserve and need to see the candidates debate in person.” Source: New York Times
The Mayoral Candidates Take Our Questions
By Gotham Rex on May 18, 2021
The Democratic hopefuls offered insight about how they would lead the city. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Mayoral Candidates Keep Focus on Crime After a Feisty Debate
By Gotham Rex on May 14, 2021
Back on the campaign trail, the leading Democrats traded barbs over their competing visions for public safety. Source: New York Times
Candidates Clash Over Future of New York in First Mayoral Debate
By Gotham Rex on May 13, 2021
The eight Democrats competing to win the June 22 primary presented divergent views on how to lead the city in a sometimes acerbic debate. Source: New York Times
Andrew Yang Was Put on the Defensive About His Voting Record
By Gotham Rex on May 13, 2021
Candidates attacked Mr. Yang as being out of touch with New York City voters and taking too much credit for his role in the Georgia Senate elections. Source: New York Times
Five Takeaways From the First Debate in the N.Y.C. Mayoral Race
By Gotham Rex on May 13, 2021
Andrew Yang behaved, and was attacked, like a front-runner. Maya Wiley came out swinging. And all eight candidates tried to stand out in an awkward virtual debate format. Source: New York Times
Spotlight Is on the Mayoral Candidates
By Gotham Rex on May 13, 2021
It’s a chance for struggling candidates to break out. Public safety and police power are almost certain to arise as contentious topics. Source: New York Times
Crime and Controversy: Candidates Prepare to Face Off in Mayoral Debate
By Gotham Rex on May 12, 2021
The two-hour debate is unfolding in a moment of economic uncertainty for New York City, and against a backdrop of a spike in gun violence. Source: New York Times
N.Y.C. Mayoral Candidates Prepare to Face Off in Debate
By Gotham Rex on May 12, 2021
The two-hour debate is unfolding in a moment of economic uncertainty for New York City, and against a backdrop of a spike in gun violence. Source: New York Times
Yang Walks Back Stance on Israel After Drawing Criticism
By Gotham Rex on May 12, 2021
Mr. Yang said his initial statement in support of Israel, which drew criticism from progressives, “failed to acknowledge pain on both sides.” Source: New York Times