Andrew Yang Weighing Bid For Mayor Of New York City

[brooklynite]

Forbes

TOPLINE Andrew Yang, who rose rapidly from relative obscurity to become a force in Democratic politics this year through his campaign for president, is considering entering the New York City mayoral race, a close ally of Yang’s confirmed to Forbes on Monday.

The former aide, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to Forbes, said Yang is “definitely” considering a run to succeed Mayor Bill de Blasio, after it was first reported by Politico, but he hasn’t made a decision yet.

Yang would instantly become one of the most well-known candidates in the already-packed field, which includes front-runners Scott Stringer, the city comptroller, and Eric Adams, the Brooklyn borough president.

After dropping out of the 2020 race in February, Yang started a nonprofit, Humanity Forward, dedicated to furthering the case for universal basic income, a staple of his presidential platform.

[samnsara]

1. isnt maya running? gonna be a crowded field...

[MineralMan]

2. No Chance.

At all.