Strategic Dynamics of the 2025 Mayoral Race

This chapter analyzes the strategic landscape of the upcoming 2025 mayoral race in New York City, focusing on the shifting perceptions of candidates and the political environment following the 2021 election. Discussions center around candidate coalitions, the impact of ranked choice voting, and the evolving anti-Eric Adams sentiment among progressive groups. The speakers emphasize the complexities candidates face in appealing to both leftist and centrist voters while navigating public safety and affordability issues.