Sanders Endorses Mamdani for NYC Mayor | JQJO

Senator Bernie Sanders endorsed Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor, praising Mamdani's progressive platform focusing on affordable housing, rent control, and social services funded by increased taxes on corporations and the wealthy. Mamdani's campaign relies heavily on small-dollar donations. This endorsement follows similar support from Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Mamdani is currently polling second, behind former Governor Andrew Cuomo, who has received endorsements from prominent figures like Michael Bloomberg. The New York Times editorial board, however, opposed Mamdani's candidacy.