New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced he will run for re-election as an independent, opting out of the Democratic primary. In an exclusive interview with Politico, Adams said he plans to build a campaign based on support “outside of Manhattan” and called last year’s federal bribery charges—dismissed this week—a political handicap. A judge’s sharply worded ruling criticized the DOJ for using the case as leverage and praised prosecutors who resigned in protest. Lisa Rubin weighs in on #