Former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s campaign for mayor of New York City has taken an early lead in a crowded field, but some campaign insiders question if this will translate into a victory in the Democrat primary this summer.

Cuomo, who resigned from office in 2021 due to allegations of sexual misconduct that he continues to deny, announced his campaign to replace New York City Mayor Eric Adams on March 1 and quickly stood out as the leading candidate among Democrats in multiple polls.

Adams, who himself faced a scandal after he was indicted on corruption charges only to be pardoned by President Donald Trump, has found his polling numbers falling in recent weeks.

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