2021 election
As ’21 Race Picks Up Speed, Stringer Declares for Mayor
Jarrett Murphy |
Scott Stringer’s speech did not explicitly itemize de Blasio’s failings, but it was rooted in a critique of the current mayor.
Scott Stringer’s speech did not explicitly itemize de Blasio’s failings, but it was rooted in a critique of the current mayor.
There are seven people on the November 7 ballot for mayor. Four managed to get a spot on the stage of a televised debate. But Akeem Browder, Aaron Commey and Michael Tolkin have had to find other ways to make their cases.
Plus, the state of the race for Council speaker.
Mollie Fullington, who recently handled press GOP mayoral hopeful Paul Massey, and Rebecca Katz, a long-time aide to Bill de Blasio, joins Ben and Jarrett to discuss the poll numbers, the media’s role and what (besides a win) the candidates are hoping to get out of the race.
The former Brooklyn City Councilmember, who has secured the Reform Party endorsement and is seeking the Democratic nomination, reflects on what has changed since his 1997 and 2013 candidacies, discusses his call for Democracy Vouchers and a toll plan, and suggests there is a lack of enthusiasm for incumbent Mayor Bill de Blasio.
The longtime criminal justice reform advocate running to the incumbent mayor’s left is candid about the hurdles his campaign faces but argues progressives have to expect more from their government.