Obama is by no means done with politics. He wants to have as much power as possible.
And Republicans are stunned after learning of Barack Obama’s influence in this crucial election.
The crowded race to unseat New York City Mayor Eric Adams gained another contender on Tuesday as Rev. Michael Blake, a former Obama aide and New York assemblyman, launched his campaign with sharp criticism of the mayor.
Blake accused Adams of prioritizing his own interests over those of the city and of aligning with “incoming Fascist President” Donald Trump.
Blake, 41, officially announced his candidacy in the Bronx, where he was born and raised. He wasted no time targeting Adams’ recent legal troubles and his alleged association with the president-elect.
“We deserve a leader who won’t have headlines about investigations but rather have headlines about jobs,” said Blake, who served in the Obama administration, focusing on public engagement initiatives.
He highlighted Adams’ controversial decision last year to cut short a White House visit addressing the city’s migrant crisis when his campaign fundraiser was raided. “He decided that it was more important to protect himself than protect you,” Blake declared.
Positioning himself as a “visionary moderate leader with progressive policy leanings,” Blake unveiled his platform, which includes universal child care and tax credits designed to lure businesses back to New York City.
Blake, a former vice chair of the Democratic National Committee, emphasized his experience working across local, state, and federal governments as an asset in tackling New York’s challenges. He also vowed to actively oppose the “incoming fascist president,” contrasting this with Adams’ alleged efforts to curry favor with Trump.
“Unlike Mayor Adams, I won’t use my Saturday nights trying to be close to him in a UFC fight, but I’ll actually use my nights to make sure that you are safe and secure,” Blake said, referencing a recent interaction between Adams and Trump at Madison Square Garden.
Blake has previously run for public office, including campaigns for a congressional seat and city public advocate, though both bids were unsuccessful.
His entry into the race comes as other candidates ramp up their efforts to unseat Adams.
On Monday, lawyer Jim Walden announced his independent mayoral campaign, appearing with former Governor David Paterson, a previous Adams ally.
Paterson’s decision to back Walden raised eyebrows among political insiders, with one operative telling the New York Post, “I don’t know what he’s thinking.”
Wall Street investor Whitney Tilson also joined the field this week, filing paperwork late Monday to run in the Democratic primary.
Tilson told the New York Post that he plans to focus on cutting crime by 50%, tackling corruption, and resolving the migrant crisis.
He further pledged not to accept campaign contributions from organizations doing business with the city, a clear dig at Adams, who is under federal indictment for alleged bribery.
With the primary set for June, the crowded field is already taking aim at Adams, especially after he’s become more friendly with Donald Trump in recent weeks.
That’s sure to anger hardcore Leftists like Barack Obama and his protégé, Michael Blake.
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