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In reply to the discussion: Top Eric Adams appointee did business with Trump and a Russian oligarch who was sanctioned by the U. [View all]Ford_Prefect
(7,927 posts)34. It is not his credentials which are being challenged. Up to now he's been a respectable Democrat.
The questions we are asking have to do with the kind of Mayor for NYC he is ABOUT to be. He is surrounding himself with a rather curious selection of people who seem to represent choices of the powerful which do not usually benefit ordinary citizens and Democrats alike.
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Polybius
Jan 2022
OP
He's been a Democrat for a long time. He was an outspoken supporter of DEMOCRATIC Mayor....
George II
Jan 2022
#26
It is not his credentials which are being challenged. Up to now he's been a respectable Democrat.
Ford_Prefect
Jan 2022
#34
People started on him just two days after being sworn in. They were showing two video clips....
George II
Jan 2022
#35
I actually think he's going to be very good - he's a lot tougher and resilient than his predecessor.
George II
Jan 2022
#39
He hasn't been a member of the Police Department since 2006. One should look into one's....
George II
Jan 2022
#31
But, based on her previous job experience, is she better prepared than Aadams to run NYC?
Beastly Boy
Jan 2022
#32
Exactly. We're not talking about Des Moines, Iowa or Omaha Nebraska. We're talking about....
George II
Jan 2022
#36