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AZProgressive

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26. I have seen a lot of mocking of those who would wish Jeffries have done it sooner

Fri Oct 24, 2025, 08:27 PM

Oct 24

Or didn't think he would at all.

I think he waited until it was a complete forgone conclusion Mamdani would win or maybe Cuomo was too toxic based on his last debate performance. Either way I remember 4 years ago in Buffalo though Schumer did endorse Walton at the last minute the state Democratic Party didn't really support the Democratic Socialist that won the Democratic Primary. I remember one state party official compared her election victory to a hypothetical of David Duke winning a primary.

It is good that Jeffries is endorsing Mamdani but I think in general the Democratic Party in New York sets a bad example for the rest of the country by constantly fear mongering about the progressives or Democratic Socialists and often run third party campaigns when they lose the primary. There is the purity test from the other direction.

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Hakeem Jeffries endorses Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor [View all] SocialDemocrat61 Oct 24 OP

It's about time, Jeffries. Mamdani IS the correct choice for the Mayor of New York. n/t CaliforniaPeggy Oct 24 #1

In 21, Hochul and Schumer didn't endorse Adams until 10/28 SocialDemocrat61 Oct 24 #2

Hey DNC need more like Mamdani. gab13by13 Oct 24 #3

Depends on where SocialDemocrat61 Oct 24 #6

Not to mention the DNC ain't handpicking candidates for these sorts of races to begin with. W_HAMILTON Oct 24 #12

I think there are SocialDemocrat61 Oct 24 #13

I'm sure Jeffries decided that it's best to back he who is destined to be the winner. Intractable Oct 24 #4

lol.. "...sure..",, huh... well that settles it.. Cha Oct 24 #18

The timing of the endorsement is perfect Quiet Em Oct 24 #5

Mamdani is ahead in the polls and going to win. rogue emissary Oct 24 #7

It's never too late although it could have been sooner. Anyway, it's a good thing. Nanjeanne Oct 24 #8

Actually the timing is great SocialDemocrat61 Oct 24 #21

Ehhhhh.... mr715 Oct 24 #27

Oh no! Teh Establishment's slacking off again, supposed to be TERRIFIED of and stop at nothing to thwart Mamdani. betsuni Oct 24 #9

For anyone that knows how politics works and isn't neck deep in conspiracy theories... W_HAMILTON Oct 24 #10

True SocialDemocrat61 Oct 24 #11

Happens a lot. Rule of no benefit of the doubt, assume the worst, assume bad motivations, corruption, stupidity. betsuni Oct 24 #14

Momdani must have a clue about the timing of endorsements since he Nixie Oct 24 #32

Way to give a late, half assed endorsement. Buddyzbuddy Oct 24 #15

He was waiting for early voting to begin, when his endorsement would have the most significance. W_HAMILTON Oct 24 #16

I might have "heard what you were saying with an open mind Buddyzbuddy Oct 24 #17

Who is us? W_HAMILTON Oct 24 #19

No Hakeem Jeffries did NOT give a "half assed Cha Oct 24 #20

As soon as he won the primary he should've given his full throated support, in my opinion. Buddyzbuddy Oct 24 #22

I've never seen a local mayor's race SocialDemocrat61 Oct 24 #24

I have seen a lot of mocking of those who would wish Jeffries have done it sooner AZProgressive Oct 24 #26

Buffalo is irrelevant SocialDemocrat61 Oct 24 #29

A few years ago when AOC didn't say she was going to endorse President Biden SunImp Oct 24 #31

I personally have been consistent, period. Buddyzbuddy Oct 24 #28

Attacking Jeffries one day because SocialDemocrat61 Oct 24 #30

THANK YOU, For Explaining That Cha Oct 24 #33

NO. I Thank Hakeem Jeffries for Endorsing NOW. nt. Cha Oct 24 #25

About time. mr715 Oct 24 #23