"Hochul, in endorsing 33-year-old assemblyman from Queens and Democratic mayoral nominee, said the two don't see eye to eye on everything, and I don't expect us to in a statement that at times focused on differences. She said she had frank conversations with Mamdani and they have had disagreements, but called him a leader who is focused on making New York City affordable."
"We discussed the need to combat the rise of antisemitism urgently and unequivocally, she said, noting she has been glad to see him meet with Jewish leaders across the city, listening and addressing their concerns directly. Jewish voters remain particularly and passionately divided, with left-leaning groups often supporting him while many others opposing him, such as Sara Forman, executive director of the New York Solidarity Network, a political organization that seeks to empower Jewish voters. As we have long appreciated Gov. Kathy Hochul's support for the Jewish community, we disagree with her decision to endorse Zohran Mamdani, who does not share those same values, Forman told amNewYork on Tuesday."
Gov. Kathy Hochul endorsed Zohran Mamdani while acknowledging policy disagreements and praising his focus on affordability. She identified three concerns — antisemitism, business interests and security — that prompted pushback from moderate Democrats. Hochul emphasized the urgent need to combat rising antisemitism and noted Mamdani's meetings with Jewish leaders to address concerns. Jewish voters are deeply divided: left-leaning groups often support Mamdani, while organizations like the New York Solidarity Network and its executive director Sara Forman oppose his nomination. A July survey of 800 Jewish voters showed just over one-third support, underscoring polarized opinion ahead of the 2025 mayoral race.
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