Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

Latest Breaking News

Showing Original Post only (View all)

Polybius

(19,100 posts)
Thu Jan 23, 2025, 12:45 AM Jan 23

Mayor Adams says "Democratic Party left me," in response to recent political moves [View all]

Source: ABC News

NEW YORK (WABC) -- New York City Mayor Eric Adams said in a recent interview, "the Democratic Party left me."

Adams recently met with President Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago home to discuss future plans for New York City.

Just days later, the mayor received an invitation to the presidential inauguration and dropped his scheduled plans for Martin Luther King, Jr Day to attend the ceremony.

But Adams says the values originally touted by the Democratic Party no longer exist.

Read more: https://abc7ny.com/post/new-york-city-mayor-eric-adams-says-democratic-party-left-response-recent-political-moves/15825307/

37 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
another embarrassment NewHendoLib Jan 23 #1
Oh, shut up Ronald Reagan! sanduca Jan 23 #2
It's true. Dems left his criminality behind. Renew Deal Jan 23 #3
Hope NYC votes his ass out in major defeat n/t Pachamama Jan 23 #4
Cuomo is going to crush him n/t Polybius Jan 23 #6
God forbid. Du916 Jan 23 #33
Would be nice if it were true. DJ Synikus Makisimus Jan 23 #5
This dude was always a wolf in sheep's clothing. Not surprising he's trying to go the Fetterman route in order to Karasu Jan 23 #7
Los Angeles dodged a bullet when they chose Buddyzbuddy Jan 23 #8
Don't count your chickens... regnaD kciN Jan 23 #11
Thank you, I'm aware of his plan. Like when Arnold swooped Buddyzbuddy Jan 23 #16
No, you suck, and nobody likes you Astraea Jan 23 #9
Adams? PFffffffftttt.....sez this NYC'r. electric_blue68 Jan 23 #10
Wasn't he originally a Republican...? regnaD kciN Jan 23 #12
Who? littlemissmartypants Jan 23 #13
Bullsh*t no_hypocrisy Jan 23 #14
You've always been a republicon RandiFan1290 Jan 23 #15
Nope, Adams was always a self serving DINO. lark Jan 23 #17
yup, they did... Javaman Jan 23 #18
Hard at work on his Presidential pardon n/t Tom Rinaldo Jan 23 #19
I guess this means now it should be okay to criticize him on DU! (n/t) thesquanderer Jan 23 #20
Hey, this NYC'r wasn't thrilled when he was elected. Not that much better than a repuglican. electric_blue68 Jan 23 #34
I know. I'm in a suburb, but I was not a fan. But I figured we couldn't say those things on DU. Until maybe now... (nt) thesquanderer Jan 23 #35
I might have said something earlier not as an OP, but to something. Can't remember for sure. electric_blue68 Jan 23 #36
So grab your knee pads Eric and change parties. You won't win next time anyway. Vinca Jan 23 #21
I've heard the same thing before from other treacherous politicians... Oopsie Daisy Jan 23 #22
The Dem party still requires minimum standards from its candidates Marthe48 Jan 23 #23
Yes, your values are not those of the Democratic Party. sinkingfeeling Jan 23 #24
He's a piece o' crap. Never trusted him. Drum Jan 23 #25
Mayor Adams, you are a crook, which is probably why you have an affinity for other crooks. JohnSJ Jan 23 #26
Begging for pardon. Clown. Nt. Voltaire2 Jan 23 #27
Can I start ripping him now without fear of a hide? He is still a Democrat like Sinema and Manchin and Miller were. AZLD4Candidate Jan 23 #28
Bow to your King, fool. Oneironaut Jan 23 #29
Another DINO. republianmushroom Jan 23 #30
Might as well throw in with the fascists. LudwigPastorius Jan 23 #31
You know someone is full of shit when... skypilot Jan 23 #32
Adams: "the Democratic Party left me." area51 Jan 23 #37
Latest Discussions»Latest Breaking News»Mayor Adams says "Democra...