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Fox News
3 days ago
- Politics
- Fox News
Democratic socialist candidate for NYC mayor a 'gift to Republican Party,' GOP lawmaker says
Rep. Riley Moore, R-W.V., said Sunday that Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani, who won New York City's mayoral primary, is a "gift to the Republican Party," because other candidates would have to distance themselves from him during the upcoming election cycle. "He's talking about government-run grocery stores, free transportation, jacking up tax prices. If you live in West Palm Beach, Florida, your property value is about to skyrocket, likely," Moore said during CNN's "State of the Union," in reference to Mamdani. "To me, this is a gift to the Republican Party because this guy is going to be a lightning rod that they're going to have to distance themselves from, in the upcoming election cycle." CNN's Jake Tapper asked Moore if there was something for Republican candidates to worry about with regard to Mamdani's victory. Mamdami defeated former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary last week. "Now, what I think happened here is what you saw with Clinton, Obama-flashback to that primary, is that the establishment was just trying to roll over and get what they want and push a unpopular person, such as Cuomo, back into politics, and they just rejected it. They keep running this same kind of playbook, and I think that's what it has more to do with," Moore continued. CNN commentator Ashley Allison said Democrats needed to help Mamdani govern, but acknowledged that he'd made problematic statements. "I think that there was an effective and aggressive no-to-Cuomo campaign, which opened for whoever was in that primary to find their lane. And Mamdani was the one who found his lane and is now the Democratic nominee. Democrats, when people win our primaries, support them, help him govern. Don't turn your back on them," she said. "We are the big tent party, at least we used to be. So there's enough space for all of us. Don't let him become mayor and then just turn your back on him, help him govern. I am disappointed that more Democrats haven't. There are some things that he says that I find problematic, but Donald Trump is our president and a lot of people support him, and he said a lot of things that are problematic too, so we can find our way around things and hold people accountable while still supporting them to be good mayors," Allison continued. Mamdani, whose campaign galvanized supporters on the ground and on social media, has proposed what conservatives deem radical ideas, like government-run grocery stores, free bus service, tuition-free city universities, rent freezes and free childcare, among others. The socialist candidate was endorsed by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. Mamdani criticized capitalism during a recent interview on CNN. "No, I have many critiques of capitalism," he said in response to host Erin Burnett's question about whether he liked it. "And I think, ultimately, the definition for me of why I call myself a democratic socialist is the words of Dr. [Martin Luther] King decades ago. He said, 'call it democracy, call it democratic socialism.' There must be a better distribution of wealth for all of God's children in this country," he said. "And that's what I'm focused on is dignity and taking on income inequality. And for too long, politicians have pretended that we're spectators to that crisis of affordability. We're actually actors, and we have the choice to exacerbate it, like Mayor [Eric] Adams has done, or to respond to it and resolve it like I'm planning to do."
The Hill
5 days ago
- Politics
- The Hill
Dems NERVOUSLY Eye Mamdani, Cuomo Independent Run Ahead?
The Hill's Chris Stirewalt breaks down his latest Whole Hog Politics Newsletter, discussing Zohran Mamdani's surprise win in the New York City Mayoral Primary.
Bloomberg
7 days ago
- Politics
- Bloomberg
Trump Takes Credit For NATO Spending Boost
On the early edition of Balance of Power, Bloomberg Washington Correspondents Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz discuss the New York City Mayoral Primary. On today's show, Republican Congressman Bryan Steil of Wisconsin, Center for the Study of the Presidency and Congress Senior Democracy Fellow Jeanne Sheehan Zaino, S-3 Group Partner Ashley Davis and Siena College Research Institute Director Don Levy. (Source: Bloomberg)
Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Cuomo maintains lead in Democratic primary, Mamdani facing controversy
NEW YORK (PIX11) — Former Governor Andrew Cuomo is still leading the Democratic Mayoral Primary, ahead of Queens Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani by 11 points, according to a new poll from Marist. Released on Wednesday, the poll also shows that 11% of voters remain undecided. In a ranked-choice voting simulation from Marist, Cuomo would defeat Mamdani 55% to 45% once lower candidates are eliminated. More Local News However, the Marist poll, which many view as an important indicator in the tight race, was conducted before several key developments: the second mayoral debate, the cross-endorsement of Mamdani and Comptroller Brad Lander, key endorsements for Cuomo in the orthodox Jewish community, and Mamdani's recent endorsement from Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders. Lander's recent detention by ICE on Tuesday, which garnered national attention, was also not a factor in the survey. On the Campaign trail Wednesday, Mamdani received the endorsement of former mayoral candidate Maya Wiley, who narrowly lost to Mayor Eric Adams four years ago. However, Mamdani's defense of the phrase 'globalize the intifada' on a podcast sparked fierce criticism from multiple groups, including the National Holocaust Museum. In a social media post, the museum condemned the language as inflammatory, saying Jewish people have been 'attacked and murdered under its banner.' Mamdani defended his position, stating that the term means different things to different people, and for many Palestinians and Muslims, it symbolizes the struggle for freedom and rights. More Local News Mamdani said he would combat antisemitism if elected mayor with both funding and police. He grew emotional as he described the personal threats he has received and how his rivals, especially Cuomo, have weaponized the issue of antisemitism against him. 'I have said at every opportunity there's no room for antisemitism in this city and in this country,' Mamdani said, visibly moved. 'I get messages that say the only good Muslim is a dead Muslim. I get threats on my life and my loved ones. I try not to talk about it, because Toni Morrison said the function of racism is distinction.' Cuomo issued a statement condemning Mamdani's remarks, saying there are not two sides to the issue, and that the phrase fuels antisemitism. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
The Independent
21-05-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
JD Vance didn't vote for his half-brother in Cincinnati's mayoral primary despite posting endorsement
Vice President JD Vance didn't vote for his half-brother in the Cincinnati Ohio, non-partisan mayoral primary on May 6 despite posting an endorsement of him ahead of the vote. Vance, a former Ohio senator, advocated for Cory Bowman just hours before polls closed. Bowman received 2,926 votes, but Vance wasn't one of them, according to the voter list collated by the Hamilton County Board of Elections, which revealed Vance didn't cast a ballot in the race, the Cincinnati Enquirer reported. Records from the Elections Board reveal whether a voter cast a ballot and if they voted for a Democrat or a Republican, but it doesn't show which candidate they backed. Vance has a residence and is registered to vote in the East Walnut Hill neighborhood of the city. The Enquirer asked Bowman why Vance didn't vote for him. "I don't have any information or comment on that," Bowman said. Bowman, who shares a father with Vance, came in second out of three candidates in the primary, meaning that he will have a place in the general election. However, he came far behind Democratic Mayor Aftab Pureval, receiving 13 percent of the vote to Pureval's 83 percent. Pureval and Bowman will face off on November 4. Bowman, a Republican from the College Hill neighborhood of the city, is set to face a difficult struggle in a city where President Donald Trump and Vance lost by a three-to-one margin in last year's presidential election. Then-Vice President Kamala Harris received 76 percent of the city's vote to Trump's 24 percent. Similarly, all of Cincinnati City Council's current members are Democrats. 'I'm deeply grateful to every Cincinnati voter who cast a ballot to advance us to the general election,' Bowman said on X after the vote. 'The greatest gift local government can offer its residents is a choice. That's exactly what voters will have this November. There's much work ahead, and we're ready to show our great city that we're the best candidate for the job.' 'My family and I are overwhelmed by the encouragement and support we've received over recent weeks, and we're excited for all that will be accomplished in the months ahead,' he added. Cincinnati is a strongly Democratic city, and Republicans haven't put forward a candidate since future congressman Brad Wenstrup lost to Mark Mallory in 2009. Bowman serves as a pastor at the River Church in the West End neighborhood, and he also runs the King's Arms Coffee Shop in College Hill. He has previously said he was inspired to run for office after attending the inauguration of Trump and Vance in January. 'As I was flying back here from the inauguration, it occurred to me that I could do something to serve the community,' he said previously. It has been reported that Vance spent time on the Bowman farm in Preble County in his youth, and the younger half-brother, Bowman, who is 36 while Vance is 40, has described their relationship as a 'friendly sibling rivalry.'
