Paterson Backs Adams as Mamdani Meets Resistance on Staten Island
Former Gov. David Paterson backs Mayor Eric Adams despite Adams polling at 7%, citing their long relationship and doubts about front-runner Zohran Mamdani’s agenda.
- David Paterson endorsed Mayor Eric Adams for re-election, praising him as a strong leader and calling him a dynamic force.
- Paterson had previously supported Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary and expressed doubts about Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani's campaign proposals.
- In a Siena poll, Mamdani leads with 44%, followed by Cuomo at 25% and Curtis Sliwa at 12%, while Adams has only 7% support.
- Paterson believes that if Adams can unite support against Mamdani, he would win the election, arguing that Mamdani lacks a clear funding plan for his agenda.
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Total News Sources11
Leaning Left4Leaning Right2Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution44% Left
Bias Distribution
- 44% of the sources lean Left
44% Left
L 44%
C 33%
R 22%
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