Does New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio have his eyes set on the Governor’s mansion? It seems that way.
The New Yorker has reportedly filed paperwork with the state’s Board of Election that could set him up for the 2022 gubernatorial campaign. In the paperwork, de Blasio requested approval for a fundraising committee that could potentially be used for his campaign for New York governor.
The Hill reports:
De Blasio, who is blocked from seeking another term as the city’s mayor, has not disclosed his plans, CBS New York noted, adding that he has been out and about in the public eye as of late.
De Blasio has reportedly been telling people privately that he has plans to run for governor in 2022.
According to reports, he has spoken to former aides about their interest in joining a potential campaign for governor and a longtime pollster has put out a survey to get a feel for the public’s opinion on the mayor outside of New York City.
If de Blasio does run for governor he will be facing some stiff competition. Last week, New York Attorney General Letitia James officially announced she is running for governor against the current incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul.
A poll by Marist in October showed Hochul held a double-digit lead over James and candidate Jumaane Williams, the New York City public advocate who is also seen as to the left of Hochul and James. De Blasio was not included in that survey.
Hochul took over as New York Governor after embattled Andrew Cuomo was ousted from office due to sexual harassment allegations.
Figures, the WORST Mayor NYC has ever seen feels that is qualification to become the WORST Governor NY State has ever seen. Democrats get what they vote for.
Not really the way to look at it. The republicans need a good candidate to run against the dictator of NYC, will likely be a shoe in. NY has had republican governors before, not impossible to have one again.
Why not? You would be just another one of the crazy people running and you might even have a chance. Heck after your screwing up the city why not think big and screw up the state even more then it is.
I had thought Pataki was the last GOP Governor NY would ever see, but with Goofy Billy B on the left side of the ticket there may be hope yet for another.
The people of this state never learn, therefore they will elect the worst person running.
Get exactly what they deserve.
The NYC metro and major cities vote that way, but not the rest of the state.
The only thing DiBlasio is going to win is a death sentence.
Arrogant ass. NYC hate him, state hates him more.
Ole Warren Wilhelm Jr. (aka Bill De Blasio) steps up to further the corruption an incompetence already present in his administration. Wise up New York!
The worst Mayor New York City has EVER seen, what makes you think he would be a good Governor.
No worries. They will still vote him in.
A mind is a terrible thing to waste! Haha
But on the other hand, “Waste is a Terrible Thing to Mind”
Hasn’t he done enough Damage to America’s beloved “BIG APPLE”? or is there a final “Nail for the Coffin”?