New York City mayoral candidate Christine Quinn says it would be “a little cheeky” to tell an opponent to quit the race.
Speaking Tuesday on CNN, Quinn said it was up to voters to decide. She said Anthony Weiner’s scandal clearly “has impacted voters’ minds,” and she’s confident she’ll win.
The City Council speaker said New Yorkers need a mayor who displays maturity and responsibility — qualities she says she possesses.
Quinn’s ranking in the polls dropped to second place immediately after Weiner entered the Democratic race. Since revealing additional indiscretions last week, he’s slipped to fourth place.
If elected, Quinn would be the first woman and first openly gay New York mayor.
She says she’d rather discuss “the potential of first chances,” not second chances.
(AP)
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Ms. Quinn has chosen a curious adjective. In fact, I would say her choice is a little cheeky.
SHE’S 100% RIGHT! An election isn’t about bullying other candidates out of the race. She’s doing the right thing by running on her own merits and not talking up some other candidate’s problems. Bravo Speaker Quinn, no doubt the mature course of action.
Speaker Quinn is approaching this situation with maturity. Rather than playing up this scandal, she is focusing on herself and what she can do for the people of New York City. She deserves due merit for the way that she is handling the situation.
The field of candidates is so weak. Reminds me of 2012 repub presidential candidates. All this is to Mr. Quinn’s advantage