House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has refrained from endorsing Zohran Mamdani for mayor of New York City, citing their lack of familiarity. Although Jeffries congratulated Mamdani on his campaign, their districts do not overlap, leading to limited interaction. Mamdani, a progressive democratic socialist, won the recent primary despite facing scrutiny over controversial positions, including housing policies and views on Israel. He is set to contend against Republican Curtis Sliwa and incumbent Mayor Eric Adams in the upcoming general election.
Jeffries stated that he and Mamdani "don't really know each other well," emphasizing a need for a deeper connection before endorsing him.
Despite facing scrutiny over his positions, Mamdani emerged victorious in the primary, indicating significant support among progressive voters.
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