US EditionChi Ossé Drops Bid to Challenge Jeffries After Opposition From Mamdani
Chi Ossé ends his bid after failing to secure support from the Democratic Socialists of America and key left-wing allies, including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, officials said.
- On Friday, Brooklyn Councilmember Chi Ossé announced he is ending his bid to challenge Hakeem Jeffries, U.S. Rep. and House Democratic leader, concluding the exploration.
- After rejoining the DSA this summer, Ossé faced the New York City chapter declining to back his run, while Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani last month urged the group to pass on the challenge.
- Ossé had taken formal steps by filing to run in the Democratic primary this fall but failed to secure backing from Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Zohran Mamdani recently.
- The development underscores the balancing act Democrats face between centrist and progressive factions, while Hakeem Jeffries, U.S. Rep. and House Democratic leader, welcomed a primary opponent and focused on lowering living costs and protecting health care.
- Councilmember Chi Ossé announced Friday he is dropping his challenge to Hakeem Jeffries, citing lack of left-wing support; spokesperson Justin Chermol said Jeffries welcomes the debate and focuses on living costs and health care.
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New York socialist Chi Ossé drops bid to challenge Jeffries
New York City Councilman Chi Ossé announced Friday he is dropping plans to oust House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY), citing a lack of support from left-wing colleagues. Ossé, a member of the Democratic Socialists of America, filed to challenge Jeffries in the primary this fall. His campaign is now ending after failing to garner the support of key allies, including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) and Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, als…
Chi Ossé drops bid to challenge Jeffries after opposition from Mamdani
New York City Council member Chi Ossé has dropped a bid to challenge House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) in a primary after New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani expressed his opposition. “Exploring the possibility of this run was important,” Ossé said in a statement to Politico. “As committed, I will not be launching this…
With no backing from left, Councilmember Chi Ossé gives up on campaign against House Dem Leader Hakeem Jeffries
Ossé has been one of the more prominent progressive pols to fully embrace the Democratic Socialists of America as lefty pols look to seize on Mamdani’s vanquishing of ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo to take out other more establishment Dems.
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