Jessica Ramos: “I believe that it has paved the way for a mayor like Eric…”

“Well, I think our election system is really designed for the candidate with, with the greatest access to money, the greatest access to capital to do well, regardless of merit, regardless of integrity. And so I believe that it has paved the way for a mayor like Eric Adams, who's championed cronyism, no show jobs and nepotism. I, I always, you know, my, one of the jokes that I, I try to land is always, I, you know, I haven't promised any of my sisters any jobs …” (06:33–06:49)

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