Zohran Mamdani's stunning success in the NYC Democratic mayoral primary has created a rift within the party, with some leaders fully supporting the socialist candidate, while others avoid media scrutiny over his radical agenda. His endorsements from progressives like Ocasio-Cortez and Sanders contrast with the tepid responses from establishment figures such as Schumer and Jeffries, who issued supportive statements but refrained from full endorsements. The fear of internal division is palpable, with some Democrats openly expressing their concerns about his candidacy and others opposing him directly.
"He is absolutely the wrong choice for New York," Gillen's statement read.
"Our nation is at stake. Both Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries released statements in support of Mamdani but stopped short of a full endorsement."
"Mamdani's media savvy and unapologetically progressive agenda garnered endorsements from fellow progressives Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Bernie Sanders."
"Some members of Congress literally ran away from its reporters seeking answers on the election in which the 33-year-old state assemblyman trounced former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo."
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