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New York State Democratic Chair Jay Jacobs refuses to endorse Zohran Mamdani, citing fundamental disagreements on Israel policy, democratic socialism, and income disparity solutions.
- New York State Democratic Party Chairman Jay Jacobs said he will not endorse New York State Assemblyman and Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani for mayor of New York City.
- Jacobs said he 'strongly disagrees' with Mamdani's views on Israel and certain key policy positions, as well as rejecting the platform of the Democratic Socialists of America.
- Jacobs also disagreed with how Mamdani plans to address income inequality and affordability in New York City, which were cited as reasons for endorsing him.
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Zohran Mamdani didn't go to bat for Democrats over Israel. Now some are withholding their backing from him for the same reason. - Jewish Telegraphic Agency
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez had strong words recently for fellow Democrats who have not endorsed Zohran Mamdani, the party’s nominee for mayor of New York City. “I am very concerned about the example that is being set by anybody in our party,” said Ocasio-Cortez. “I believe that we must set the example of supporting the party’s nominee.” Sen. Bernie Sanders sounded a similar note when he appeared alongside Mamdani recently in Brooklyn. “I find…
Israeli Consul General Calls on NYC Mayoral Candidates to Protect Jews, Denounce ‘Globalize the Intifada’ Slogan
Candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks during a Democratic New York City mayoral primary debate, June 4, 2025, in New York, US. Photo: Yuki Iwamura/Pool via REUTERS The Consul General of Israel in New York Ofir Akunis has called on all New York City mayoral candidates to condemn antisemitism and protect the Jewish community in the largest US city, where Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani gained key endorsements from prominent Democrats this week despite…
Jay Jacobs, president of the New York Democratic Party, confirmed that he will not back Zohran Mamdani in the NYC mayor's election. Despite the young progressive winning the party's nomination in June, Jacobs, a moderate from Long Island, decided to take off his policies in dialogue with The New York Times and The Hill. Read more]]>
Powerful NY Democratic Party Chair Jay Jacobs refuses to back Zohran Mamdani — could step down over Hochul’s shock endorsement: sources
The searing anti-endorsement comes amid swirling rumors that Jacobs would resign after Hochul jumped on the Mamdani bandwagon, furthering the highly unusual divide between a sitting governor and their party's chair over who should be New York City's next mayor.
New York Democratic Party chairman breaks with Hochul on Mamdani endorsement
The chairman of the New York State Democratic Party announced on Thursday that he will not endorse New York City mayoral front-runner Zohran Mamdani, publicly breaking with Gov. Kathy Hochul (D-NY), who backed Mamdani earlier this week. Jay Jacobs, who…
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