The New York Post reports incumbent Mayor Eric Adams has dropped out of the mayoral race in New York City.
[He was] polling fourth, far behind frontrunner Mamdani, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and also, Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa.
Adams did not endorse any of the other candidates, and even took subtle swipes at Mamdani and Cuomo — issuing a warning about local government being used to launder radical ideals and urging voters not to elect a mayor who’s flip-flopped on the issues.
You might infer a stealth endorsement of Curtis Sliwa, as he was not sideswiped in Adams' exit. But the idea of a Republican winning the mayoral race is so far from reality Adams didn't bother to put him down.
Adams' term as mayor was marked by charges of corruption and subordinates who abused their offices, according to the NYP. It is unlikely history will treat him well.
NYP thinks his exit helps Cuomo. Are New York voters into European-style strategic or tactical voting? We will find out.