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Newsweek
32 minutes ago
- Newsweek
Zohran Mamdani Scores 17-Point Lead with Jewish Voters in NYC Mayoral Race
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. New York State Assembly member Zohran Mamdani commands a 17-point lead among Jewish voters in the upcoming New York City mayoral race, according to newly released polling. The survey from Zenith Research and Public Progress Solutions found that Mamdani's support among Jewish voters surpassed all other candidates, reflecting a complex realignment in the wake of his decisive victory over former Governor Andrew Cuomo in the Democratic primary. Newsweek reached out to Mamdani's campaign team via email for comment. New York Democratic mayoral nominee, Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, and NYC Comptroller Brad Lander speak with members of the press as they greet voters on Broadway on June 24, 2025 in New York City. New York Democratic mayoral nominee, Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, and NYC Comptroller Brad Lander speak with members of the press as they greet voters on Broadway on June 24, 2025 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images Why It Matters New York City hosts the largest Jewish population outside Israel and political analysts have long viewed this demographic as critical in mayoral contests. Mamdani's support among Jewish voters comes despite repeated accusations from opponents and some community leaders that his criticism of Israel represents antisemitism. His performance suggests growing acceptance among parts of the Jewish electorate—particularly younger and less religious voters—of candidates who hold critical views of Israeli policy, potentially signaling a shift in the priorities of one of the city's most influential voting blocs. What To Know The Zenith Research and Public Progress Solutions poll surveyed 1,453 New York City residents between July 16 and July 24. Among Jewish respondents likely to vote in the November mayoral election, 43 percent said they supported Mamdani, compared to 26 percent for Cuomo, his closest competitor who is now running as an independent following his Democratic primary defeat. Despite his outspoken criticism of Israel and refusal to disavow phrases associated with Palestinian activism, Mamdani outperformed more moderate candidates, including Mayor Eric Adams—who opted to run for re-election as an independent before the Democratic primary—and Republican Curtis Sliwa, among both Jewish and non-Jewish voters. The poll's findings are especially notable against the backdrop of heightened tensions in New York's Jewish community, which has faced increased anti-Jewish hate crimes and debates over safety, city policy, and Israel. Despite such concerns, voters indicated that issues such as housing affordability, public safety, and government integrity were more influential in their vote choice than foreign policy or religious identity. Mamdani has consistently denied allegations of antisemitism, stating his criticism is directed solely at Israeli government actions, not Jewish people. He has also pledged to increase city funding for anti-hate crime programming and to foster dialogue within religious communities. The poll also suggests Mamdani has built a broad progressive coalition, with strong support from the young, LGBTQ+, and college-educated voters across racial and ethnic groups. The poll's methodology noted a margin of error of 2.9 percent for registered voters, with slightly higher error rates among likely Jewish voters due to sample size. The results reflect a possible generational and ideological realignment, as younger and more progressive Jewish voters appear less likely to equate criticism of Israel with antisemitism. Mamdani's strong showing follows his Democratic primary win, where he captured 56 percent of the overall citywide vote, with Cuomo trailing at 44 percent. What People Are Saying Rabbi Shimon Hecht, of Congregation B'nai Jacob in Brooklyn, said last month following the Democratic primary: "I think like every upsetting election, it's a wake-up call for people … I strongly believe that [Mamdani] will not be elected as our next mayor, but it's going to take a lot of uniting among the Jewish people and others who are concerned about these issues. We have to unify." Aiyana Leong Knauer, a 35-year-old Brooklyn bartender who is Jewish and backed Mamdani, said: "[The primary is] New Yorkers, many of them Jewish, saying we care more about having an affordable city than sowing division … Many of us take really deep offense to our history being weaponized against us … Jewish people all over the world have well-founded fears for their safety, but Jews in New York are safe overall." Zohran Mamdani said in a statement following his primary win: "I am humbled by the support of more than 545,000 New Yorkers in last week's primary. This is just the beginning of our expanding coalition to make New York City affordable. And we will do it together." What Happens Next The New York City mayoral general election is scheduled for November 4, 2025. Both Cuomo and Adams could impact the final outcome if they remain in the race, while Sliwa is hoping for a long-shot upset in a fractured field. This article contains reporting by The Associated Press
The Hill
2 hours ago
- The Hill
Trump: Fox News host Jessica Tarlov ‘real loser'
President Trump attacked Fox News host Jessica Tarlov on Tuesday, calling her a 'real loser' in a social media post as she was still on the air during the network's popular table talk program 'The Five.' 'I can't stand Jessica Tarlov of THE FIVE,' Trump wrote in his short Truth Social post. 'A real loser!' Trump's attack came just after Tarlov, a progressive commentator for the right-leaning cable network, had suggested on Tuesday's episode of 'The Five' that stricter gun control laws could have prevented a mass shooting in a New York City office building on Monday. 'You will never be able to stop all of the lunatics,' Tarlov added. Trump's attack against the prominent Fox News host comes as he has assailed major media outlets with increasing force in recent months. The president earlier this month filed a lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal, which like Fox is owned by media mogul Rupert Murdoch, and regularly complains about the network's polling and commentary from contributors who cast doubt on his policies and positions. Many of the leading hosts at Fox are vocally supportive of Trump, and his allies regularly appear on the network, granting exclusive interviews and access to his administration during his first six months in office.
Fox News
3 hours ago
- Fox News
Mamdani ripped for past anti-police rhetoric after posting tribute to slain NYPD officer
New York City Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani faced renewed scrutiny Tuesday for his anti-police rhetoric after his social media posts mourning a slain NYPD officer. As New York City reels from a deadly mass shooting in midtown Manhattan that killed four, including an NYPD officer, Mamdani attempted to voice solidarity. Mamdani, who was just married at a guarded compound in Uganda, tweeted Monday, "I'm heartbroken to learn of the horrific shooting in Midtown, and I am holding the victims, their families, and the NYPD officer in critical condition in my thoughts. Grateful for all of our first responders on the ground." The New York politician also posted Tuesday that the officer, Didarul Islam, was a "Bangladeshi immigrant," highlighting an anecdote about how, "When he joined the police department, his mother asked him why he would pursue such a dangerous job. He told her it was to leave behind a legacy that his family could be proud of. He has done that, and more. I pray for him, his family, and honor the legacy of service and sacrifice he leaves behind." However, Mamdani's critics argued these tributes to an officer slain in the line of duty seemed like a cynical shift from his past statements. New York City councilwoman Inna Vernikov retorted, "Come on, @ZohranKMamdani. Spare us the BS," along with an image of a Mamdani tweet from June 8, 2020, saying, "No, we want to defund the police." "This you?" radio personality Dana Loesch asked as she retweeted his same past call to defund the police. Another past tweet that particularly caught attention was from a few days after the 2020 election when a user claimed to have seen a policeman crying in his car and Mamdani responded, "Nature is healing." Fox News' Guy Benson shared screenshots of that post as well as one from June 28, 2020, where Mamdani said, "We don't need an investigation to know that the NYPD is racist, anti-queer & a major threat to public safety. What we need is to #DefundTheNYPD. But your deal with @NYCMayor uses budget tricks to keep as many cops as possible on the beat. NO to fake cuts - defund the police." Benson wrote in response, "There's a crisis in the city Zohran Mamdani wants to run. A member of its police force, which he deeply despises and wants to defund, has been murdered. He is overseas, reportedly partying at the lavish and heavily-guarded compound his family owns. And yes, he *loathes* NYPD." "It's also interesting that he's ripped NYPD as 'anti-queer,' while holding (one of) his wedding celebration(s) in a country where gays are punished for existing by some combination of lengthy imprisonment & execution. He's also very concerned about 'human rights' in the Jewish state, of course," he added. Political commentator David J. Freeman, better known as "Gunther Eagleman," resurfaced the tweet and replied to a Mamdani post, "Imagine how many brothers in Blue were mourning the loss of a brother today and see this post. You are f-----g pathetic." Fox News Digital reached out to Mamdani for comment and did not receive an immediate reply.
