Despite Critics, De Blasio Finds Success In Pursuit Of Liberal Agenda

De Blasio's Actually Succeeding In Implementing His Liberal Agenda
NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 12: New York Mayor Bill de Blasio speaks during a press conference to give an update on a five-alarm fire and building collapse at 1646 Park Ave in the Harlem neighborhood of Manhattan March 12, 2014 in New York City. Reports of an explosion were heard before the collapse of two multiple-dwelling buildings that left at least 17 people injured. (Photo by Kena Betancur/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - MARCH 12: New York Mayor Bill de Blasio speaks during a press conference to give an update on a five-alarm fire and building collapse at 1646 Park Ave in the Harlem neighborhood of Manhattan March 12, 2014 in New York City. Reports of an explosion were heard before the collapse of two multiple-dwelling buildings that left at least 17 people injured. (Photo by Kena Betancur/Getty Images)

On the surface, these are rocky days for Mayor Bill de Blasio, whose infant tenure has endured impasse in Albany, speeding police escorts, and poll numbers that have rapidly diminished.

But in fits and starts, Mr. de Blasio has steadily found ways to impose his uncompromising liberalism onto New York, exploiting the powers of his office to further an agenda that allies say is far more consequential than day-to-day squabbles and scandals.

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