John Catsimatidis, a Republican political megadonor, actively opposes Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral campaign, expressing concerns over Mamdani's age and lack of experience. At 33, Mamdani would be the youngest mayor in a century, with limited political background. Established politicians and business elites are anxious about a democratic socialist leading the city, fearing potential consequences of his policies, which they view as flawed. A press conference was convened by Catsimatidis with other political figures to further solidify the opposition against Mamdani's candidacy.
"I said to him, 'Look, you're a very nice guy and, you know, a very smart guy,'... He's a nice kid, but he's 33 years old. He's not qualified."
"Most political and business elites are at best uncomfortable with the idea of turning the city's reins over to a democratic socialist... co-founding the Bowdoin branch of Students for Justice in Palestine."
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