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New York Democrat says Mamdani is ‘too extreme’ to lead NYC
- Zohran Mamdani won 43.5% of the vote in the New York City Democratic mayoral primary, surpassing former Governor Andrew Cuomo's 36.4%.
- Mamdani's platform, which includes calls to defund the police and establish city-run grocery stores to lower prices, fueled both support and criticism.
- Several prominent Democrats, including Rep. Laura Gillen and Rep. Tom Suozzi, criticized Mamdani's policies as extreme and unrealistic, citing concerns over his past antisemitic comments.
- Senator Bernie Sanders endorsed Mamdani, stating new leadership must challenge corporate interests, while Leader Schumer praised Mamdani's campaign for focusing on affordability and fairness.
- Mamdani's nomination signals a shift in New York politics, but some Democrats warn he must address concerns over antisemitism and fiscal feasibility to govern effectively.
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Why buying NYC bonds could pay off — even if Zohran Mamdani becomes mayor
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Amid Mamdani’s Rise, Democrat in Congress Warns Party Against Him
In the wake of Zohran Mamdani’s surprise primary success in New York City’s mayoral primary, prominent Democrats across the country have kept unusually quiet. Rep. Laura Gillen, a freshman Democrat in Congress representing part of Long Island, took a different approach: she issued a sharp, immediate rebuke. [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] “Socialist Zohran Mamdani is too extreme to lead New York City,” Gillen said in a statement released Wednes…
New York Democrats Hesitate to Endorse Far-Left Zohran Mamdani Following Stunning NYC Primary Victory
Multiple moderate New York Democrats are hesitating to endorse Zohran Mamdani following his victory Tuesday in the New York City Democratic mayoral primary, citing concerns over his alleged antisemitism and socialist policies. Mamdani, the 33‑year‑old state assemblyman and proud democratic socialist, toppled former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in a lopsided first‑round win in the
Live from New York: It's Antisemitism, with Zohran Mamdani
Contrary to what one may believe, we’re not here to critique New York democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani for his grating stint as a rapper. What’s more troubling is the New York Democratic mayoral primary results that came out on Wednesday. There are currently massive efforts to unearth just who Mamdani is behind the cool millennial-politician facade. Here’s what you need to know. Who’s the Real Zohran Mamdani? Mamdani, an antisemitic a…
Prominent N.Y. Dems support Mamdani, even as swing-district lawmakers keep their distance
Reps. Laura Gillen (D-NY), Tom Suozzi (D-NY) and George Latimer (D-NY) declined to support State Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, the presumptive Democratic nominee for mayor of New York City, citing ongoing concerns about his ideological record, as many other prominent politicians in the state fell in line. “Socialist Zohran Mamdani is too extreme to lead New York City,” Gillen said, highlighting his calls for higher taxes and what she described as …
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