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Zohran Mamdani Sharply Criticizes Democratic Party as He Rallies with Progressive Challengers
- On Thursday, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani joined Bernie Sanders at a Brooklyn rally to boost his slate of progressive candidates ahead of Tuesday's New York primaries.
- Once demonized by party leaders, the 34-year-old democratic socialist is now testing his political muscle by challenging Democratic incumbents to push the party further left.
- Mamdani endorsed Darializa Avila Chevalier against Rep. Adriano Espaillat in the 13th District, Brad Lander against Rep. Dan Goldman in the 10th, and Assembly Member Claire Valdez in the 7th, where candidates vowed to "tax the rich."
- House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has campaigned for incumbents, creating a proxy fight with Mamdani, though both leaders have opted to wrestle in primaries rather than bicker publicly.
- Mamdani aims to influence the national stage, arguing the Democratic Party must stop "managing decline" and deliver material change for working people ahead of 2028 presidential contests.
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Prominent rabbi accuses Mamdani of ‘inciting violence’ against Jews after mayor branded AIPAC ‘monsters’
A New York rabbi is accusing Mayor Zohran Mamdani of "pouring fuel on the fire" of antisemitism" and "inciting violence" against pro-Israel Jews during a recent campaign speech.
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Mamdani calls AIPAC 'monsters that move dark money'
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said that New Yorkers need not fear the AIPAC monster, which moves millions of dark money, while also once again accusing Israel of genocide. NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani calls AIPAC a "monster" that "moves dark money." No mention of Russia or the Rapid Support Forces in Sudan. I guess they aren't as "bad" as AIPAC is to Mamdani. Insane. pic.twitter.com/nJ0YbhubQa — Hen Mazzig (@HenMazzig) June 19, 2026 The post W…
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