The New York City mayor’s verbal resignation from the 2020 presidential race reads as follows:
“I feel like I contributed all I can to this primary election and it’s clearly not my time. So I’m going to end my presidential campaign, continue my work as mayor of New York City and I’m going to keep speaking up for working people.”
Reactions to De Blasio’s Departure from the Race
Since his resignation from the 2020 field, critics of de Blasio have slammed him for the state of New York City. Some stated that de Blasio has failed to effectively do his job as a mayor, pointing out the various problems in New York City.
Welcome back to NYC, Mayor @BilldeBlasio. pic.twitter.com/xT4Tfyl8KG
— The Reagan Battalion (@ReaganBattalion) September 20, 2019
Bill De Blasio dropped out of the primary this morning
Let’s recall his campaign:
Only candidate with negative approval rating
Spent 7 hours in 1 month doing his real job in NYC
Failed to fill a coffee shop with supporters
Which campaign will receive his 0% of the vote?
🤔
— Charlie Kirk (@charliekirk11) September 20, 2019
However, 2020 Democrats who remain in the race have taken a different approach. Candidates like Amy Kloubuchar, Joe Biden, and Bernie Sanders applauded de Blasio for running in the election.
See for yourself:
Thank you @BilldeBlasio for your advocacy for working people, your work on universal pre-K education, and for having been the voice from America's largest city in this race.
— Amy Klobuchar (@amyklobuchar) September 20, 2019
