Top New York Democrats are expected to endorse socialist mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani, despite reluctance. Former Representative Anthony Weiner states that Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries will face pressure to support the party's nominee. While some moderate Democrats disapprove of Mamdani's views, top party leaders cannot remain impartial. The delay in endorsements stems from concerns about moderates in the 2026 midterms. Weiner also predicts Mamdani will win the mayoralty, indicating a shift in elector preferences towards more progressive candidates.
At the end of the day, people like Chuck Schumer and Hakeem Jeffries, they are going to have to endorse the nominee of their party [Mamdani].
Some people can stay on the sidelines, and I think you're going to see a lot of people do that. but the leaders of the party, which Chuck and Hakeem are, are caught between the devil and the deep blue sea.
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