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Polls indicate that Mandami's position may be inflated due to vote splitting between incumbent Mayor Eric Adams and his nearest rivals like Cuomo, who has yet to back down from his own political ego. Experts suggest that establishment Democrats may push Cuomo to exit and consolidate support behind Adams, fearing Mandami's outsider appeal is too risky. Ultimately, the consensus leans toward Adams winning if the current dynamics persist.