In a heated Democratic primary, assembly member Zohran Mamdani proposes legislation to revoke tax breaks for Columbia University, intending to reroute funds to the city's university system. Despite growing up in a privileged environment with academic elite roots, Mamdani's campaign resonates with the working class through his policies on rent control and public transportation. His candidacy is notably competitive against seasoned political figure Andrew Cuomo. Both candidates, despite their elite backgrounds, aim to position themselves as champions for the working class amid a challenging political landscape.
Mamdani's campaign focuses on directing tax revenue from Columbia University to support the city's university system while positioning himself as a candidate for the working class.
Amid the NYC Democratic primary, Mamdani's outsider campaign is surprisingly competitive against former governor Andrew Cuomo, despite their similar elite backgrounds.
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