Brad Lander, a socialist mayoral candidate, has come under scrutiny for accepting financial support from billionaire donor George Soros, despite efforts to moderate his left-leaning positions. Soros donated $2,100 to Lander's campaign, making him the only candidate to receive direct funds from Soros this cycle. While Lander advocates for hiring more police to combat gun violence, his past support for anti-Israel policies and affiliations with socialist groups have raised questions about his commitment to those ideals. Political strategist Hank Sheinkopf warns that Lander must reconcile these contrasts to secure his path to the mayoralty.
Despite his past leftist policies, Lander’s acceptance of Soros' donations highlights a potential contradiction in his campaign, especially as he tries to moderate his stance.
Political strategist Hank Sheinkopf emphasizes that while Lander attempts to distance himself from far-left ideologies, he needs Soros' backing to achieve his aspirations of becoming mayor.
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