The Mayor's Race - SkyscraperCity
Good Old Michael Bloomberg. He's been Mayor for what, 300 years? Well his time is nearly done and the mad rush to fill his loafers (hopefully NOT his dodgy Khaki shorts!) is in full swing.
Bloomberg's successor will face significant challenges – among them a projected budget hole of at least $3.1 billion. And when the victor is sworn in on Jan. 1, 2014, it will be the first time since Bloomberg took office 12 years ago that the mayor likely won't have the financial and philanthropic resources to fund favorite initiatives out of his or her own pocket, although indications are Bloomberg will not 'fade quietly into that good night'.
The Players:
Christine Quinn, "The Matron"
If Council President Christine Quinn is elected she will be New York City's first woman and first open lesbian Mayor, The tide of history helps Quinn in this case. However expect a spirited primary from others in the city who will attempt to tie her to some of Bloomberg's unpopular policies (see: carriage horses).
Joe Lhota, "The Train Driver"
Favorite of Rudy Giuliani, Lhota could reap the tide of good will following his lauded performance after superstorm Sandy. But could those Rudy-steeped Tea Party connections betray him in the end?
William Thompson Jr. "The Accountant"
The city's bland, former comptroller is best known for his close loss to Bloomberg in 2009, which was surprising because Thompson was outspent by more than 10-to-1. He channeled voter anger toward Bloomberg's extension of term limits and lost by only 4.5 percentage points. Being the only African American in the race (thus far) and popular could help him get over the line this time.
Bill de Blasio, "The Activist"
At 6-foot-5, the city public advocate has been an easy-to-spot presence in city and regional politics for the past 20 years.
He worked as an aide to Mayor David Dinkins in the early `90s, then later for President Bill Clinton and finally as a councilman for eight years. His work as campaign manager for Hillary Rodham Clinton's successful 2000 Senate campaign helped win him a reputation as a consummate political insider.
As public advocate, one of the few citywide elected positions in New York, the 51-year-old de Blasio has frequently and vocally criticized the mayor on issues ranging from stop and frisk to taxi accessibility. He is viewed as popular with the city's powerful labor groups and progressive political organizations. The public advocate position itself lends street cred and public sympathy to de Blasio as a funnel for much of the fallout over Bloomberg's policies.
Scott Stringer, "The Insider"
Manhattan's borough president Scott Stringer may or may not throw his hat in the ring. Some have suggested he will instead run for city comptroller, a job that would give him more power and citywide exposure.
Stringer has been borough president since 2006, and his campaign touts his record helping to guide the expansion of three universities and reforming the borough's Community Boards. He was also a state assemblyman for 13 years.
His fairly warm relationship with Bloomberg could be a liability since much of what he supported (like soft drink downsizing) has angered NYers.
John Catsimatidis, "The Mogul"
The hurly burly, perennially dishevelled Gristedes Supermarket owner and billionaire real estate developer will be pulling from the right...hard. Boisterous and outspoken as ever, he will be a scourge to many should he win.
Ray Kelly, "The Commish"
Police Commissioner Ray Kelly has either won people over or left them angrier than ever. There's not much middle ground when it comes to the NYPD and Kelly's 'stop and frisk' aggressive style of policing. Sure, crime rates are down but does NY really want that guy in Gracie Mansion?
Alec Baldwin, "The Diva"
Yep, he's pondering a first run at politics. The ever-popular, pugnacious left-leaning TV and film star could really spice up this election with his famous no-holds-barred approach to the issues. He says he's not running despite the avid pleas of area fans. It could be a hell of a ride...but would NYers ultimately kick him off the plane?
John Liu, "The Ward Boss"
The always controversial John Liu has had his share of legal scrapes over campaign fundraising "irregularities" and his almost seamless pandering to minority communities as his political star has risen. Could the cynical comptroller surmount scandal and pull a win out of the fire?
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