Socialist mayor Mamdani backs Hochul in move that could reshape New York governor race
Confidence requires clarity.
Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul is getting a big boost from the left flank of her party as she seeks re-election this year, thanks to the backing of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Mamdani, the socialist mayor of the nation's most populous city, on Thursday endorsed Hochul, saying, "I have come to trust Governor Hochul as someone willing to engage in an honest dialogue that leads to results New Yorkers deserve leaders who believe in transformation."
The endorsement by Mamdani — who, since shocking the nation with a Democratic mayoral primary victory last June, has skyrocketed in stature as a leader of the left — should give the moderate governor from upstate New York a key inroad with progressive voters in the blue-leaning northeastern state.
"New Yorkers deserve leaders who believe in transformation. Leaders who understand that hope is inspired by a vision, and sustained by change. Governor Kathy Hochul has earned my endorsement because she has chosen to govern in that spirit. And in this moment, that choice matters," Mamdani wrote in the progressive magazine "The Nation."
FLASHBACK: INSIDE THE POLITICAL MOVEMENT THAT PUT A SOCIALIST IN CHARGE OF NEW YORK CITY
But Mamdani, in endorsing Hochul, also highlighted his disagreement with the governor over raising taxes on the wealthy to pay for the proposals he pitched during his successful campaign for New York City mayor.
"The Governor and I do not agree on everything. We have real differences, particularly when it comes to taxation of the wealthiest, at a moment defined by profound income inequality," Mamdani wrote. "I continue to believe that the wealthiest among us can afford to pay just a little bit more."
Hochul, who's seen her political standing rise over the past year, in part due to her resistance to President Donald Trump's unprecedented second term agenda, highlighted the key issues of affordability and healthcare in a statement following Mamdani's endorsement.
"Mayor Mamdani understands that we need to build a New York that everyone can afford — I’m grateful for his partnership in finally bringing universal child care to New York, and I know that he’ll stand strong alongside me as we fight against Donald Trump’s attacks on this state," the governor wrote.
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The Republican Governors Association, in a social media post, took aim at Hochul, charging that she "wants to bring Mamdani’s socialist playbook to the rest of New York. A complete & total dumpster fire."
The governor backed Mamdani last September as the Democratic Party's …
Confidence requires clarity.
Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul is getting a big boost from the left flank of her party as she seeks re-election this year, thanks to the backing of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Mamdani, the socialist mayor of the nation's most populous city, on Thursday endorsed Hochul, saying, "I have come to trust Governor Hochul as someone willing to engage in an honest dialogue that leads to results New Yorkers deserve leaders who believe in transformation."
The endorsement by Mamdani — who, since shocking the nation with a Democratic mayoral primary victory last June, has skyrocketed in stature as a leader of the left — should give the moderate governor from upstate New York a key inroad with progressive voters in the blue-leaning northeastern state.
"New Yorkers deserve leaders who believe in transformation. Leaders who understand that hope is inspired by a vision, and sustained by change. Governor Kathy Hochul has earned my endorsement because she has chosen to govern in that spirit. And in this moment, that choice matters," Mamdani wrote in the progressive magazine "The Nation."
FLASHBACK: INSIDE THE POLITICAL MOVEMENT THAT PUT A SOCIALIST IN CHARGE OF NEW YORK CITY
But Mamdani, in endorsing Hochul, also highlighted his disagreement with the governor over raising taxes on the wealthy to pay for the proposals he pitched during his successful campaign for New York City mayor.
"The Governor and I do not agree on everything. We have real differences, particularly when it comes to taxation of the wealthiest, at a moment defined by profound income inequality," Mamdani wrote. "I continue to believe that the wealthiest among us can afford to pay just a little bit more."
Hochul, who's seen her political standing rise over the past year, in part due to her resistance to President Donald Trump's unprecedented second term agenda, highlighted the key issues of affordability and healthcare in a statement following Mamdani's endorsement.
"Mayor Mamdani understands that we need to build a New York that everyone can afford — I’m grateful for his partnership in finally bringing universal child care to New York, and I know that he’ll stand strong alongside me as we fight against Donald Trump’s attacks on this state," the governor wrote.
HOCHUL PRIMARY CHALLENGER PICKS DEMOCRATIC SOCIALIST AS RUNNING MATE
The Republican Governors Association, in a social media post, took aim at Hochul, charging that she "wants to bring Mamdani’s socialist playbook to the rest of New York. A complete & total dumpster fire."
The governor backed Mamdani last September as the Democratic Party's …
Socialist mayor Mamdani backs Hochul in move that could reshape New York governor race
Confidence requires clarity.
Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul is getting a big boost from the left flank of her party as she seeks re-election this year, thanks to the backing of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Mamdani, the socialist mayor of the nation's most populous city, on Thursday endorsed Hochul, saying, "I have come to trust Governor Hochul as someone willing to engage in an honest dialogue that leads to results New Yorkers deserve leaders who believe in transformation."
The endorsement by Mamdani — who, since shocking the nation with a Democratic mayoral primary victory last June, has skyrocketed in stature as a leader of the left — should give the moderate governor from upstate New York a key inroad with progressive voters in the blue-leaning northeastern state.
"New Yorkers deserve leaders who believe in transformation. Leaders who understand that hope is inspired by a vision, and sustained by change. Governor Kathy Hochul has earned my endorsement because she has chosen to govern in that spirit. And in this moment, that choice matters," Mamdani wrote in the progressive magazine "The Nation."
FLASHBACK: INSIDE THE POLITICAL MOVEMENT THAT PUT A SOCIALIST IN CHARGE OF NEW YORK CITY
But Mamdani, in endorsing Hochul, also highlighted his disagreement with the governor over raising taxes on the wealthy to pay for the proposals he pitched during his successful campaign for New York City mayor.
"The Governor and I do not agree on everything. We have real differences, particularly when it comes to taxation of the wealthiest, at a moment defined by profound income inequality," Mamdani wrote. "I continue to believe that the wealthiest among us can afford to pay just a little bit more."
Hochul, who's seen her political standing rise over the past year, in part due to her resistance to President Donald Trump's unprecedented second term agenda, highlighted the key issues of affordability and healthcare in a statement following Mamdani's endorsement.
"Mayor Mamdani understands that we need to build a New York that everyone can afford — I’m grateful for his partnership in finally bringing universal child care to New York, and I know that he’ll stand strong alongside me as we fight against Donald Trump’s attacks on this state," the governor wrote.
HOCHUL PRIMARY CHALLENGER PICKS DEMOCRATIC SOCIALIST AS RUNNING MATE
The Republican Governors Association, in a social media post, took aim at Hochul, charging that she "wants to bring Mamdani’s socialist playbook to the rest of New York. A complete & total dumpster fire."
The governor backed Mamdani last September as the Democratic Party's …
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