"A number of prominent Democrats including Jeffries and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) have faced growing public pressure to endorse Mamdani since his upset win over former Gov. Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary. At the time of writing, Mamdani still maintained a sizable lead in the polls over Republican Curtis Sliwa and Cuomo, who is now running as an independent."
"Although Mamdani has earned endorsements from NY Gov. Kathy Hochul (D), Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), many in the party have been reluctant to publicly support him. Some have pointed to his socialist policy positions, while others have cited his harsh criticism of Israel. On Friday morning, Jeffries was asked again about a potential endorsement of Mamdani. The House leader clarified that he hasn't refused to endorse him, and has only refused to articulate his position."
Hakeem Jeffries formally endorsed Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor. Mamdani won the Democratic primary in an upset over former governor Andrew Cuomo and holds a sizable lead in polls over Republican Curtis Sliwa and Cuomo, who is now running as an independent. Mamdani has endorsements from Gov. Kathy Hochul, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, and Sen. Bernie Sanders. Many Democrats had been reluctant to endorse him because of his socialist policy positions and his harsh criticism of Israel. Jeffries said he had not refused to endorse but had refused to articulate his position and emphasized party unity.
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