Democratic leaders love to talk about unity-until a progressive wins. Every cycle, we're told to fall in line for the good of the party. Zohran Mamdani is the nominee-and yet the establishment's silence is deafening.
The Manhattan Democratic Party endorsed Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani after initially remaining silent throughout the primary campaign sequence, showcasing a shift towards support for his candidacy.
Pressure is mounting from business leaders, MAGA world influencers, independents, and moderate Democrats for Mr. Sliwa to quit the race so the anti-Zohran Mamdani vote can coalesce around one candidate and have at least a shot at beating the 33-year-old Democratic Socialist state assemblyman in November.
Father Rios's endorsement of Isabel Guillen during Mass raises concerns over potential violations of the Johnson Amendment, which prohibits political endorsements by religious organizations.
Howard Schultz, former CEO of Starbucks, stated, "Make no mistake, this election is the most consequential decision our citizenry will take. We must accept the results and ensure a peaceful transition of power." Schultz emphasized the importance of unity and acceptance regardless of the election outcome, highlighting the importance of foundational principles of truth and democracy.
Jeff Bezos canceled the Washington Post editorial board's plan to endorse Kamala Harris, prompting speculation on whether tech billionaires are preparing for a Trump victory with cautious decisions.
"People are furious. It's frightful when a billionaire does not have the nerve to stand up to Donald Trump," a Washington Post editorial staff member stated, reflecting widespread discontent among staff following the decision.