As Mayor Bill de
Blasio runs for a second term, New Yorkers tell us what they think are the best and worst things that have happened in the city on his watch, and whether the mayor deserves credit or blame for them.
Not exact matches
Since the start of de
Blasio's
second term in January, his wife, Chirlane McCray, who once shied from the spotlight, has undertaken a political transformation, raising her visibility and profile — so much so that she is now contemplating
running for office.
Last week de
Blasio told WNYC's Brian Lehrer that he would «absolutely»
run for a
second term and that the widening corruption probe wouldn't affect his decision to seek re-election in 2017.
At least four candidates are already jockeying
for a mayoral
run, with Mayor de
Blasio just getting started on his
second term.
Chirlane McCray said she «would consider
running for office» after Mayor Bill de
Blasio's
second term ends in four years — but not
for mayor.
De
Blasio is rallying his base as he seeks a
second term while Cuomo is laying the foundation
for a 2020 presidential
run that may or may never be.
Senator Chuck Schumer endorsed Mayor de
Blasio for a
second term on Monday, saying he's done an «outstanding job» despite allegations he was
running a pay - to - play administration.
If Mayor Bloomberg were allowed and chose to
run for a fourth
term as an independent, Bloomberg would finish a distant
second behind de
Blasio.