Bill De Blasio Has Taken A Gigantic Lead In The New York City Mayor's Race

Public Advocate Bill de Blasio has taken a runoff-proof lead in the Democratic primary race for mayor of New York City, according to a new Quinnipiac University survey released Tuesday.

De Blasio is at 43% in the new poll, his highest standing ever. If he manages to earn that percentage of the vote in next Tuesday's primary, he would avoid a runoff with the second-highest candidate in the Democratic field. He jumped from 36% in last week's Quinnipiac survey.

Former City Comptroller Bill Thompson garners 20% of the vote, the same level he was at last week. City Council Speaker Christine Quinn, meanwhile, has slipped to 18% - her lowest standing in the poll. She is down from her 21% standing in last week's poll. Much-maligned candidate Anthony Weiner gets only 7% of the vote.