"Though neither endorsed Zohran Mamdani's run for mayor, former presidents Barack Obama and Joe Biden praised his moral compass and influence on their party in congratulatory calls after his election win Tuesday, a source briefed on both conversations told the Daily News. The congratulatory messages from the two ex-presidents, who are among the Democratic Party's most popular national figures, appear to be a signal mainstream Democratic heavyweights are warming up to Mamdani as the party continues to regroup following staggering losses nationally in 2024."
"A democratic socialist, Mamdani has unnerved some of his party's more moderate members, who fear his tax-the-rich agenda could backfire and benefit Republicans in next year's congressional midterms and beyond. But during his mayoral campaign, Mamdani also successfully mobilized a large cohort of younger voters, a demographic potentially key to the party's future success. Obama, who spoke privately to Mamdani last weekend as well, called the mayoral-elect Tuesday night just hours after his victory became official."
Neither Barack Obama nor Joe Biden endorsed Zohran Mamdani's mayoral run but both placed congratulatory calls praising his moral compass and influence within the Democratic Party. Their messages suggest mainstream Democratic figures are warming to Mamdani as the party regroups after significant 2024 losses. Mamdani, a democratic socialist, has unnerved moderate party members who fear his tax-the-rich agenda could backfire and aid Republicans in upcoming midterms. Mamdani successfully mobilized many younger voters, a demographic important for the party’s future. Obama expressed a desire to meet Mamdani in person; Biden lauded him for leading a new generation of Democratic leadership.
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