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Adams, one of the most high-profile and powerful Democrats in New York, was federally indicted Wednesdayof corruption, bribery, and receiving foreign campaign contributions. Republicans were quick to pounce on the announcement, especially after a string of several investigations involving the mayor and members of his administration.
“We are ready to remind voters that his enablers running for Congress own every one of his moral, ethical, and policy failures,” said Savannah Viar, National Republican Congressional Committee spokeswoman, in a statement. “During Adams’ tenure, he and his cronies permitted crime to run rampant, allowed corruption to fester, and used American taxpayer dollars to pay hand over fist for illegal migrants to stay in New York – all while cowardly congressional candidates nodded along.
. “How the hell do you call on an indicted mayor to resign when you support an actual convicted felon for President? The people scrambling today are the swing-seat Republicans, not the swing-seat Democrats. They can’t decide which flavor of bullshit to peddle.”Adams to resign. At the same time, top congressional figures such as Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries have addressed the “serious” charges against the mayor.
“Here’s the thing, the Right can’t have it both ways,” New York-based Democratic strategist Jon Renish told the“ can’t both be a stumbling, senile, incompetent grandpa or great grandpa, while at the same time this, you know, extraordinarily powerful evil genius who’s controlling everything. Like guys, which is it? Make a decision.”
“Their deepest concerns are that somehow what is going on in the cities, and particularly New York City, will seep across the county line, into their districts, into their homes,” Sheinkopf told theAgreeing with Renish, Sheinkopf thinks that while the indictment will cause problems for Democrats, it will also cause problems for Republicans because that argument has not proven to be credible to voters.
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See Mayor Eric Adams' video response to news of expected federal chargesNew York City Mayor Eric Adams released a video statement after news that he was expected to face federal charges.
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FBI Search NYC Mayor Eric Adams' Home As More Indictment Details EmergeFBI officials were seen searching the home of New York City Mayor Eric Adams on Thursday after he was indicted.
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