Christine Quinn's Take on the 2021 City Elections

The Brian Lehrer Show | Jun 9, 2021

Christine Quinn, former NYC Council speaker and 2013 mayoral contender, now president and CEO of Win, the largest provider of shelter and supportive housing for New York City's homeless families, draws on her extensive experience in local government to discuss this year's primaries, what voters should look for in a candidate and whether a woman can get elected mayor.

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