Some major breaking news in the New York City mayoral race. Incumbent mayor Eric Adams, who was running for reelection as an independent, has dropped out of the race. Adams will now be the first oneterm New York City mayor since David Dinkens lost re-election back in 1993.The scandal plague mayor had been struggling in the polls with a recent Fox News poll showing him dead last at 8% behind his rival Zoran Mandani, Andrew Cuomo, and even Curtis Leewa. Here's what Adams said earlier in a video announcing the ...

From @WSJopinion: The Democrats’ agenda shouldn’t be advertised as a campaign to save stranded polar bears or curb carbon emissions. In 2026, it’s affordability, stupid: Electricity supply up, electricity bills down, writes @RahmEmanuel. https://t.co/E9ir7oPwMm ...

Welcome back. Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett said yesterday she did not believe the country was in a constitutional crisis despite the Trump administration openly naming and shaming judges assigned to its legal cases. The the justice made that comment during an interview last night in New York City to promote her new book.Barrett said, quote, "I don't know what a constitutional crisis would look like. I don't think that we are currently in a constitutional crisis. However, I think our country remai ...

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CEO Adaptation to Policy and Economic Volatility - Major company CEOs have learned to operate independently from Washington policy and have become adept at navigating volatility to remove uncertainty from their businesses [3] - CEOs express concern about the dramatic federal debt situation, which could create problems in the future [3] - High tariffs are generally viewed negatively by CEOs, who believe they can have a dramatic negative impact [8] - CEOs are blocking out political noise and focusing on facts, substance, and real policy [9] Impact of Tariffs and Supply Chain Strategies - Companies are considering relocating capital to Canada due to ongoing trade dynamics, demonstrating that tariff impacts can be bidirectional [7] - Securing the supply chain can involve onshoring, shifting to friendly markets in Southeast Asia, or relocating to Mexico [6] New York City's Economic Resilience and Challenges - New York City's economy is strong, attracting significant numbers of visitors and college graduates [11] - New York City needs to focus on competing with other centers around the country, particularly regarding companies moving to Dallas and Miami [19] - The city has the second-biggest tech hub and is a leader in drugs and healthcare innovation, second only to Boston [20] Democratic Party's Future Path - The Democratic Party needs to focus on what it stands for, diagnose issues effectively, and develop solutions that meet the needs of all Americans [21] - The party should focus on affordability in a practical way and ensure policy is driven from the ground up [21] - The Democratic Party should avoid extremes and unify on solving people's issues, focusing on getting food on the table, securing good jobs, and raising families [24]

Campaign Strategy & Key Mistakes - The analysis suggests that Democratic candidates, including Kamala Harris and Andrew Cuomo, made similar campaign mistakes, indicating a pattern of strategic failures [2][10] - A key mistake identified is the failure to address affordability and pocketbook issues, especially concerning inflation and grocery prices, which resonated strongly with voters below $50,000 income [3][4][5] - Overemphasis on specific issues like abortion (Harris) or anti-Semitism (Cuomo) detracted from broader economic concerns [4][5] - Both Harris and Cuomo missed the importance of appealing to younger voters by addressing their economic concerns [5] - Both candidates failed to present themselves as agents of change, clinging to incumbency or established systems [6] - Over-reliance on fundraising and lavish spending, instead of effective social media engagement, hindered their ability to connect with voters [6] - Hiding from the press and failing to demonstrate authenticity were detrimental to both campaigns [7][11] Importance of Accessibility & Engagement - The analysis highlights the importance of being accessible and engaging with voters, contrasting Harris and Cuomo's approach with that of a candidate who was "everywhere" and "talking to everybody" [9][11] - The analysis suggests that a smart campaign today requires actively engaging with the press and demonstrating authenticity [11]

From @WSJopinion: Democrats can embrace the need to address the people’s angst about the economy and affordability, without embracing the socialism of Mamdani or the extremism of Trump, writes @Tom_Suozzi https://t.co/8yKLmMs5B3 ...

Alongside more typical left-wing fare, like rent controls and free buses, Zohran Mamdani pitched a more novel idea: public grocery stores. But that won’t solve New York’s affordability problem https://t.co/tWwI35WYV7 ...