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Mayor for Governor? Quit Your Chuckling, A Consultant Says

By RICHARD STEIER
Posted 10/7/21

Less than three months before he leaves office, Mayor de Blasio is reportedly planning to run for Governor, despite doubts expressed by some of his political advisers, flagging support among even the unions that still support him and his proven lack of popularity outside the five boroughs.

But while some political experts say the Mayor entering a Democratic primary that could include State Attorney General Letitia James and Public Advocate Jumaane Williams would take away support from both of them and make it easier for Governor Hochul to capture the party's nomination, one political consultant who's not a fan believes he's not a hopeless long shot.

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