Eric Adams Dismisses Cuomo’s Poll Lead: ‘We Don’t Say Mayor Yang’

New York: Mayor Eric Adams is brushing off a recent poll that shows him lagging behind former Governor Andrew Cuomo in the mayoral race. At a press conference, he confidently stated, “Polls don’t make mayors. People do.” He even waved a printout from a past poll where Andrew Yang was leading, saying, “We don’t say Mayor Yang. We say Mayor Adams.”

Adams is trying to remind everyone that he was once the underdog too. He pointed out that Yang, who was a fresh face in politics, had a strong lead before Adams eventually won the Democratic primary in 2021. But this time around, things are different. Adams is facing challenges as an unpopular incumbent, especially after being indicted.

In a recent poll, Adams found himself tied for sixth place, getting only six percent of the vote, while Cuomo led with 32 percent. The poll was conducted by Hart Research Associates and aimed to see how competitive candidates could be against Cuomo, who has a controversial past but is still a well-known figure.

Adams shared his own story of rising from humble beginnings, contrasting it with Cuomo’s political legacy. He believes New Yorkers relate to his journey and that he’s ready to work hard for their support. Despite his legal troubles, Adams plans to run for reelection.

Cuomo, who resigned in 2021 amid harassment allegations, hasn’t confirmed if he’ll run for mayor but is reportedly considering it. Meanwhile, other candidates like Brad Lander are also voicing their concerns about Cuomo’s potential return to office, emphasizing that New Yorkers deserve better.