Former Governor Andrew Cuomo and State Attorney General Letitia James could potentially vie for the position of Mayor of New York City amid uncertainty surrounding Mayor Eric Adams’s future.
Letitia James, the New York attorney general, is contemplating a potential run for mayor of New York City amid uncertainty surrounding Mayor Eric Adams’s political future. Five sources familiar with her thinking have revealed that James sees her candidacy as a way to help the city recover from the crisis under Adams.
Although James has not made a final decision and is not rushing into it, there is a sense of urgency among some of her supporters. The possibility of Andrew Cuomo, the former governor who was forced to resign due to sexual harassment allegations uncovered by James’s office, entering the mayoral race has added complexity to her decision-making process.
James, if she decides to run, would be the first female mayor of New York City. She has engaged in discussions with various civic leaders about her potential candidacy, during which concerns have been raised about the prospect of Cuomo’s return to politics.
In some of these conversations, there have been talks about other prominent Democratic candidates stepping aside to give James a clearer path to victory. It appears that some candidates are open to the idea of supporting James’s candidacy.
When asked about her potential mayoral run, a spokesperson for James neither confirmed nor denied the possibility but emphasized her commitment to serving New Yorkers and protecting communities.
In conclusion, Letitia James is seriously considering running for mayor of New York City to bring stability and leadership to the city in the wake of the challenges it currently faces. Her potential candidacy is being closely watched by many, and her decision could have significant implications for the upcoming mayoral race.
Source: The NY Times
