From the article:
“The turnout was a historic low, under 25 percent, and he managed to turn out those who shared his warped view that the victory over crime was illegitimate.”
My point: a high turnout wouldn’t have helped, as the city is controlled by the Democratic Party. IIRC, De Blasio’s closest rival was a dingbat Democrat in the primary.
True,and the commercial with his son’s big Afro sealed the deal!