Eric Adams, once seen as a representative of the new Democratic Party, has chosen to run for re-election as an independent candidate instead of participating in the upcoming Democratic primary. His decision to withdraw from the primary follows a prolonged federal corruption investigation which impacted his ability to campaign effectively. After a recent court ruling dismissed the charges against him, Adams expressed a feeling of disconnect with the Democratic Party, stating that the party has moved away from working-class issues and people.
Riding high four years ago, Eric Adams described himself as the face of the new Democratic Party. He no longer is.
Adams said the federal corruption case against him had dragged on too long, preventing him from campaigning.
No, the party left me, and it left working-class people. Thank you for your patience while we verify access.
Some decided that Adams no longer held out the possibilities they imagined in 2021.
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