The thing about Lindsay was that he really did hide his insane side when he ran. As soon as he became mayor, Dr. Jekyll was replaced by Mr. Hyde on steroids.
The only time I ever voted for a RAT for anything was trying to stop Lindsay’s second term.
Forgot to mention, I survived the bathroom attendant also.
I recently read Wm F Buckley’s account of running against Lindsay.
Makes one wonder what he might have accomplished as mayor.