NYC politics
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month agoFirst NYC mayoral debate tonight
The first NYC Democratic mayoral debate occurs tonight featuring nine candidates, with Cuomo leading in polling.
"Everybody running for office right now for the mayor... they all have plans on how they're going to reduce crime. Those are plans. We have action that has been working. Why do you want to change that?"
Opinion polls indicate that Ishiba's Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and its coalition partner Komeito may not secure the 50 seats required to maintain control in the Upper House elections, raising concerns over Prime Minister Ishiba's political fate and stability within Japan.
"The democratic socialist still has to win the multi-party race in November, but already rumor has it that tax increases he wants to impose on wealthy New Yorkers will result in an exodus of Wall Street executives and some corporate headquarters."
Rachel Hartigan acknowledged the challenges of youth in politics, stating, 'Often, voters were stunned to see someone my age running; they questioned my credibility at first.'
Wu's campaign emphasizes a commitment to liberal values, positioning herself against the Trump administration's policies and aligning with Boston's history of resistance.
Today I firmly inform the Bolivian people of my decision to decline my candidacy for presidential re-election in the elections next August. I do so with the clearest conviction that I will not be a factor in dividing the popular vote, much less facilitate the making of a fascist right-wing project that seeks to destroy the plurinational state.
"Using EU integration as an election message harms the broader public understanding of the technical requirements necessary for EU accession, which requires genuine reforms rather than political promises."
"I want to thank from the bottom of my heart all those who chose to vote (for me) with the number one position on the ballot paper. It was an act of courage, trust and solidarity. I am grateful and assure them that their trust will not be betrayed."
Affordable housing is the biggest issue facing Lower Manhattan, but instead of giving in to luxury developers and rampant displacement, we've stood up to billionaire real estate tycoons from Tribeca to the Seaport to Two Bridges.
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"I'm proud to have stood with the over 86,000 Oaklanders who voted to recall Thao... Unfortunately, those who supported, backed, and propped up Sheng Thao, they don't want me to be mayor."