"Ossé enters the picture as Mamdani is trying to assuage some Democrats' concerns about his mayoral campaign against former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who's running as an independent. Ossé, 27, has a ubiquitous social media presence that Mamdani has cited as a major influence. Any effort by Ossé to unseat Jeffries - one of the most powerful Democrats in the nation - likely would deepen the divide within the Democratic Party over age and ideology."
"Behind the scenes: Ossé, who backed Mamdani in the mayoral primary and headlined a rally and canvass efforts for him, has spoken privately with progressive groups about potentially taking on Jeffries in the Democratic primary next year, the sources said. The discussions are in the beginning stages, but some organizations have expressed interest in an insurgent campaign. Progressives have eyed challenging Jeffries in the past but haven't had a potential candidate to rally behind."
"Some progressives think Ossé, a former Black Lives Matter activist whose direct-to-camera videos on social media have attracted millions of views, could put up a fight against Jeffries in the minority leader's Brooklyn district."
Ossé, 27, has a prominent social media presence and backed Mamdani in the mayoral primary, headlining rallies and canvass efforts. Ossé has privately spoken with progressive groups about possibly challenging Rep. Hakeem Jeffries in the Democratic primary next year. Some progressive organizations have shown interest in an insurgent campaign, though conversations remain in early stages. Progressives see an opening after Mamdani won his congressional district and express frustration that Jeffries has not endorsed Mamdani over Andrew Cuomo. Jeffries' team has warned potential challengers and threatened to target democratic socialists in the state legislature. State Sen. Jabari Brisport has ruled out a run.
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