NYC Mayoral Frontrunner Mamdani Meets Sanders, AOC, Business Leaders
NYC Mayoral Frontrunner Mamdani Meets Sanders, AOC, Business Leaders

NYC Mayoral Frontrunner Mamdani Meets Sanders, AOC, Business Leaders

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Zohran Mamdani, the 33-year-old Democratic socialist and frontrunner for New York City mayor, has been actively engaging with both political and business leaders to shore up support ahead of the November general election. After his stunning upset in the Democratic primary, Mamdani met with prominent congressional Democrats in Washington, D.C., including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Sen. Bernie Sanders, who have endorsed him, while some party figures like Rep. Laura Gillen and key Democratic leaders, including Sen. Chuck Schumer and Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, have withheld endorsement or expressed reservations. Mamdani also met with approximately 100 CEOs organized by the Partnership for New York City to address concerns over his proposed tax increases on corporations and high earners, emphasizing partnership and constructive dialogue despite policy disagreements. His campaign highlighted the importance of working with the private sector to build an affordable city, discussing issues such as housing, public safety, and childcare, while also touching on broader topics like the Israel-Palestine conflict. These efforts reflect Mamdani's strategy to balance his progressive platform with the city's diverse political and economic interests as he faces incumbent Mayor Eric Adams and former Governor Andrew Cuomo, both running as independents.

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