New York village. Kathy Hochar (D) formally supported Democratic candidate Zoharan Mamdani in the general election in November this November.
He announced his support A New York Times op-Ed Sunday In the evening, emphasized the importance of working closely with the mayor of the city.
More liberal Democrats wrote in this piece, “Who will be the next mayor, this is the question that I take very seriously and on which I have thought a lot.” “Tonight I am supporting Assemblyman Zoharan Mamdani.”
Mamdani, a democratic socialist, Won democratic nomination Before this summer, but some party leaders have stopped their support citing concerns that some of their policy views can bend far to the left.
But Recent election Show mamdani with one Commanding lead In the race on his opponents. According to recent elections, even in the head-to-head match-up with each opponent, the mamdani is led.
Hochul said that she reached her decision in the last few months after the “Frank Conversation” with Mammadani.
“We have our own disagreement. But in our conversation, I heard a leader who shares his commitment to a New York, where children can be safe in their neighborhood and where the opportunity is within access to every family. I have heard a leader who focuses on making New York City cheap – a target that I have enthusiastically supported.”
He said that he expressed concern for the New York City Police Department (NYPD) to ensure that “every resource to protect our roads and subway.”
“I urged him to ensure that there is a strong leadership at the top of the NYPD – and he agreed,” he wrote.
Hochar said that he also raised the issue of antisemiamitism with the Democratic candidate, and he discussed “the need to compete immediately and unevenly” from “its rise”.
Hosul wrote, “I have been seen with Jewish leaders across the city, listening to their concerns directly and addressing their concerns.
He also said that he emphasized the importance of attracting businesses in New York, so it remains a “center of global economy”.
Hochul talked about the importance of making life economical in New York and said that he “needs to know the next mayor, he would not be a person who will surrender to an inch Donald Trump.”
“I did not leave my conversation with him align on every issue. But I believe he has courage, urgency and optimism that the city of New York needs to lead it through this moment challenges.”
Hosul admitted that he and Mamdani are “unlikely allies”, but said that New Yorkers are worthy of political leaders who do not focus on “complaints or grieves”, but rather “ready to fight like hell instead.”
“Zoharan and I do not look at everything, and I don’t expect us. I will always reserve the right to disagree and argue with passion. But I am also confident that New York State and New York City are in our best form when we stand together against those who try to tear us together,” he wrote.
“For all these reasons, I am supporting Zoharan Mamdani in the upcoming election for the mayor. And I am eager to work with them to ensure that the best days in New York City are ahead.”
Mamdani said that he was grateful to support.
“I am grateful to the support of the Governor in uniting my party, his resolve to stand up for Trump, and his focus on making New York cheap. I am ready for the great work we will complete together,” Posted on social media“Our movement is only getting stronger.”
