JUST IN: Mamdani refuses to endorse Kathy Hochul after NY governor endorses him | The Post Millennial– thepostmillennial.com
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Socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani has refused to back New York Governor Kathy Hochul after the Hochul backed up Mamdani in a New York Times opinon piece over the weekend. Hochul had said that she found common ground with the socialist candidate.
Hochul endorsed Mamdani on Sunday, saying that despite her disagreements with Mamdani, she would support him in his candidacy for mayor of New York City. However, on Monday, Mamdani did not return the favor. When he was asked by reporters about endorsing Hochul, he responded that is was premature to ask abot “the thing beyond the thing,” per the New York Post.
“My focus is on November, and I’m excited to have the governor’s support in that fight for November,” the left-wing candidate added. The failure to endorse Hochul in return drew a reaction, incluing from Rep. Elise Stefanik, who said the snub against Hochul made the New York goveror look weak in her leadership role.
“Even Mamdani refuses to support Kathy Hochul less than 24 hours after she endorsed him!” Stefanik posted to X.