Raymond McGuire has lived a grand New York life, conquering Wall Street and kibitzing with Steve Martin. But in his campaign for mayor, he is eager to reach beyond his wealthy supporters. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Elections, Mayors”
Shaun Donovan's First TV Ad Campaign Features Obama
By Gotham Rex on February 8, 2021
Shaun Donovan, a former White House budget director, is rolling out his TV ad campaign and hoping his background in Washington will help him emerge from a crowded pack of candidates. Source: New York Times
No More Playing Nice: 5 Highlights From the Mayor’s Race
By Gotham Rex on February 8, 2021
The candidates make stronger attacks against one another, as a Republican enters the race hoping to court Hispanic voters. Source: New York Times
Mayoral Candidates Share New York Moments
By Gotham Rex on February 5, 2021
People running for the office have always faced questions about how much of a New Yorker they are. Here’s what some of the current crop said. Source: New York Times
Andrew Yang Says He Has Tested Positive for the Coronavirus
By Gotham Rex on February 2, 2021
Mr. Yang, a New York mayoral candidate who had suspended in-person events after a campaign staff member had tested positive, said he was experiencing mild symptoms. Source: New York Times
Who’s the Front-Runner? 5 Takeaways From the First Mayoral Debate
By Gotham Rex on February 1, 2021
Questions about the Yang campaign’s treatment of women and Citigroup’s role in the mortgage crisis created moments of friction among the New York City contenders. Source: New York Times
First Candidate Drops Out of Crowded N.Y.C. Mayor Race
By Gotham Rex on January 27, 2021
Zach Iscol says he’ll now run for comptroller, but there are still roughly 30 candidates seeking to replace Mayor Bill de Blasio. Source: New York Times
Did Candidates Flee to Vacation Homes? 5 Highlights From the Mayor’s Race
By Gotham Rex on January 25, 2021
Questions surrounding candidates’ second homes, ranked-choice voting and ties to casino interests arose in New York’s mayoral contest. Source: New York Times
Andrew Yang Is Quarantining After Aide Tests Positive for Virus
By Gotham Rex on January 19, 2021
Mr. Yang, who had been vigorously campaigning for New York City mayor, will halt all in-person events. Source: New York Times
On King Holiday, New York’s Mayoral Hopefuls Vie for Attention
By Gotham Rex on January 18, 2021
With the Rev. Al Sharpton playing host in Harlem, the crowded field of Democratic candidates tried to sell themselves and inspire a battered city. Source: New York Times
Rivals Mock Andrew Yang: 5 Takeaways From the Mayor’s Race
By Gotham Rex on January 18, 2021
Andrew Yang’s visit to a “bodega” drew digs from other contenders, and his entry in the New York City’s race seemed to shake up the contest. Source: New York Times
Cash Is Pouring Into the N.Y.C. Mayoral Race. Here’s Who Has the Most.
By Gotham Rex on January 15, 2021
Eric Adams and Scott Stringer, two of the best-known candidates, have been joined by two other hopefuls in qualifying for public matching funds. Source: New York Times
Yang’s Rivals in the Mayoral Race Co-opt His Signature Idea
By Gotham Rex on January 14, 2021
Andrew Yang favors a modified version of universal basic income that would provide payments of about $2,000 to a half million of the poorest New Yorkers. Source: New York Times
Wall Street Favorite Raises $5 Million in Race for New York Mayor
By Gotham Rex on January 13, 2021
New York’s business community is coalescing behind Raymond J. McGuire, an ex-Wall Street executive, but the support may turn off some left-leaning voters. Source: New York Times
Under Attack, Andrew Yang Explains His Family’s Escape From NY
By Gotham Rex on January 11, 2021
Andrew Yang said that his family decided to leave the city during the pandemic in part to help his autistic son “adapt to our new normal.” Source: New York Times