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Former Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo and Mayor Eric Adams are attempting to mimic the online success of Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani in the New York City mayor’s race. Mamdani’s key to success was a combination of a viral social media presence, a focus on affordability, and an exhaustive ground
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Gov. Kathy Hochul is facing a unique challenge in the New York City mayoral election, as she hasn't endorsed the winner, Zohran Mamdani, and faces re-election next year. Like other prominent Democrats, Hochul is hesitant to endorse Mamdani due to his democratic socialist views and proposals, which may
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New York City mayoral front-runner Zohran Mamdani is facing a week of intense scrutiny over his public safety policies following a mass shooting, and just as he was getting back into his campaign stride after a wedding celebration in Uganda, his most viable challenger, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, is now
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New York City Mayor candidate Andrew Cuomo has launched a scathing attack on his opponent, Zohran Mamdani, citing the Democratic socialist's rent-stabilized apartment in Queens as an instance of "privilege" and arguing that the unit could be occupied by a homeless family. Cuomo's proposal,
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As Zohran Mamdani tours the five boroughs to campaign for New York City mayor, he's stressing the importance of resisting Donald Trump's influence on the city's politics. Mamdani, a Democratic socialist candidate, has launched a campaign that centers around affordability, including no-cost childcare, freezing
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In a high-stakes New York City mayoral election, former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has found himself at odds with Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani, accusing Mamdani's campaign of conspiring with President Donald Trump. Cuomo, now running as an independent, has denied speaking with Trump since a gunman attempted
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Democratic mayors like Zohran Mamdani, Randall Woodfin, and Brandon Scott are making strides in their cities, tackling issues like crime, affordability, and economic revitalization. Despite Republican attacks and policies that further exacerbate the affordability crisis, these mayors are delivering results that show the party's potential to win back
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Zohran Mamdani's continued comments advocating for defunding the police have been met with intense backlash from his opponent, Mayor Eric Adams, and the NYPD. Mamdani's stance on defunding the police has been controversial, with some accusing him of flip-flopping on the issue. His opponent, Adams, has
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Actors' Equity Association, the national labor union representing over 51,000 professional actors and stage managers in live theatre, has endorsed Zohran Mamdani as the next mayor of New York City. The endorsement comes from Equity's National Council, which represents nearly 18,000 members living in the
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A democratic socialist challenger, Minnesota State Sen. Omar Fateh, has secured the endorsement of the Minneapolis Democrats, further emboldening the national movement towards democratic socialism. This comes just weeks after Zohran Mamdani's victory in New York City's mayoral primary, with both candidates sharing a progressive platform
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The Democratic nomination for New York City mayor, Zohran Mamdani, has sparked controversy over his views on Palestinian territories. Despite being endorsed by progressive politicians like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ilhan Omar, he has faced criticism from some of his party members, including Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, who accused him of
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Democratic Mayors in major cities such as New York, Birmingham, and Baltimore are leading the way in delivering results and defying Republican talking points that Democrats can't be trusted to manage cities. Mayors like Zohran Mamdani, Randall Woodfin, and Brandon Scott are showing that Democrats can successfully reduce
