Ex-Governor Switches Back to Eric Adams in New York City Mayor's Race

Former Gov. David A. Paterson endorsed Eric Adams’s bid for a second term as mayor of New York City on Tuesday, switching loyalties to become the highest-profile Democrat to back the underdog incumbent.

In an interview, Mr. Paterson sounded skeptical of Mr. Adams’s electoral chances after a federal corruption indictment and accusations that he had conspired with the Trump administration to dismiss the charges. But he said the mayor had been there for him when it counted — and he would do the same.

“There are certain times when, you know what, it’s a friend, you’re not hurting anyone by endorsing him,” Mr. Paterson said. “He’s the candidate who I think, if he did win, would run the city the best.”

He added: “He almost dropped the phone when I told him that about a week ago.”


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