The federal corruption indictment against New York mayor Eric Adams suggests his victory didn’t reflect a popular consensus on law and order and austerity — it was a product of alleged straw donor fraud that gave him a huge cash advantage in a tight primary.
The only reason he ended up the Democratic nominee is because New York City voters did not understand ranked choice voting during the primary. It was the first year it was instituted, and there was absolutely no public education campaign to teach people what the hell it was or how it worked.
Kathryn Garcia should’ve been the nominee, and nearly was. Had she been, she would have won easily. and considering the campaign finance violations, Eric Adams committed, it’s no wonder he had an advantage.
She was my number one vote. I was so so angry when she didn’t win the primary. And I really had to hold my nose to vote for Eric Adams. Everyone knew he was a piece of shit at the top of the election, but he was a lot better than Curtis Silwa.
Edit: Michelle Gomez -> Kathryn Garcia — sorry for that half-awake mistake!
I don’t see a Michelle Gomez on the 2021 ballots. Do you mean Kathryn Garcia, or Dianne Morales?
Oh, shit— this is what I get for commenting when I’m half-awake— you are correct! Thanks so much for the fact check! I’ve edited my previous comment. (Oops!)
No worries. I googled her and thought Missy was going to run for NYC mayor, which would be on brand, but surprising.
It was several years ago, and I’m still really pissed about it
I don’t blame you