The Guardian: Bill deBlasio's diverse coalition could clinch contest for New York Mayor

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http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2013/sep/10/bill-deblasio-new-york-mayor

Long-time followers of New York City politics know that the vote in city-wide elections usually breaks down along racial and ethnic lines. In this year's comptroller race, for instance, Eliot Spitzer is winning black voters and losing white voters by a wide margin. The mayoral race, however, is a far different scenario.

The latest trio of mayoral polls puts Bill de Blasio just south of the 40% needed to avoid a runoff with likely second-place finisher Bill Thompson, who is 15pt to 20pt behind. De Blasio has made a late charge, but what's truly surprising to me is how De Blasio is getting to 40%.