Eric Adams was once a rising star in the Democratic Party. His reelection will hinge on taking down the newest one. Hours after Zohran Mamdani’s performance in New York City’s Democratic primary electrified national politics,

New York Mayor Eric Adams is kicking off his independent reelection bid. He says Thursday at City Hall that the race is a choice between a blue-collar candidate and one with a silver spoon, referring to likely Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani.

New York Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani, who is on the verge of securing the Democratic Party ’s nomination in New York City’s mayoral race, on Thursday addressed the shade Eric Adams threw at him over his nails, accusing the incumbent mayor of “trying to distract from his own record.”