US EditionZohran Mamdani’s opposition struggles to unite in New York City mayoral race
NEW YORK CITY, UNITED STATES, JUL 8 – Mahmood Mamdani claimed Hitler took inspiration from Abraham Lincoln to illustrate settler-colonialism, sparking controversy amid Zohran Mamdani’s rise in a competitive NYC mayoral race.
- Zohran Mamdani, a 33-year-old progressive state assemblyman, secured a surprising victory in New York City's recent Democratic mayoral primary and currently holds a strong lead in the ongoing mayoral contest.
- Mamdani's win followed Mayor Eric Adams opting out of the primary to run as an independent and former Governor Andrew Cuomo's failed comeback attempt.
- A Gotham Polling & Analytics survey shows Mamdani leading with 41 percent, Cuomo at 26 percent, and Adams at 16 percent amid fractured opposition and endorsements consolidating behind the strongest challenger.
- Adams called Cuomo's request to clear the race for him "the highest level of arrogance," while Cuomo continues on the November ballot without clear commitment to campaigning.
- David Paterson urged candidates to unite behind one challenger to defeat Mamdani, highlighting the need for cooperation and sacrifice to shape New York City's future leadership.
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