"All I have to say is that it would take a very dire situation in order for me to even consider spending the rest of my 20s in DC, the 27-year-old Osse said in a statement to Axios, which first reported that he is discussing the possibility of running. The council member declined to expound upon his statement when asked by amNewYork in City Hall on Thursday."
"Jeffries could be one of several establishment Democrats vulnerable to challenges from the left in next year's midterms, particularly if Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani wins the Nov. 4 general election. Mamdani defeated more established Democrats, such as former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, in the June primary and is the frontrunner in the polls, with a strong chance of becoming the city's next mayor."
"Much like Mamdani, Osse who was first elected to a council seat covering much of Bedford-Stuyvesant in 2021 is known for his viral social media videos, which often garner tens of thousands of views. He also authored and successfully pushed through The FARE (Fairness in Apartment Rentals) Act a law requiring property owners to pay the fees for brokers they hire rather than forcing tenants to bear the cost."
Chi Osse, age 27, is privately weighing a possible primary challenge to House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries but has not confirmed or denied such a run. Osse said it would take a dire situation for him to consider spending his 20s in Washington and declined to elaborate when asked at City Hall. Jeffries could be vulnerable to left-wing primary challenges, especially if Zohran Mamdani wins the New York mayoral race; Mamdani beat established Democrats in the June primary and leads in polls. Osse was first elected in 2021, is known for viral social media, and sponsored the FARE Act.
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