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Toronto Star
2 days ago
- Business
- Toronto Star
Business leaders pouring cash into NYC mayoral race to beat Mamdani, but unclear who to back
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Newsweek
6 days ago
- Politics
- Newsweek
Zohran Mamdani Beats Out Eric Adams and Andrew Cuomo, New Poll Shows
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. Democratic mayoral primary winner and state Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani is leading the pack of candidates to potentially govern New York City in a new poll released Wednesday. Why It Matters The outcome of the New York City mayoral race carries implications extending far beyond city limits. Despite Mamdani's ascent among primary voters and his progressive base, the broader Democratic Party establishment has not unified behind him. He has yet to secure endorsements from Governor Kathy Hochul, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer or House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, all of whom have withheld public support even after his primary win. This hesitation underscores internal Democratic divisions over Mamdani's platform, which sharply departs from establishment policies. His campaign pledges—rent freezes, city-owned grocery stores, no-cost child care and "Trump-proofing" city administration—cling to a progressive vision that some party officials warn could alienate centrist and independent voters needed for a general election victory. What To Know In the poll by Slingshot Strategies, first reported by the New York Post, Mamdani has 36 percent of the vote compared to former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's 27 percent and current New York City Mayor Eric Adams' 14 percent. Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa landed 16 percent of the vote and independent candidate Jim Walden received 2 percent. The survey was taken from July 2 to July 6 among 1,036 registered voters in New York City, with a margin of error of 4.2 percent. When asked if New York City voters have a favorable or unfavorable view of the candidates, 40 percent had a favorable view of Mamdani compared to a 36 percent unfavorable view. Cuomo received a 44 percent total favorable rating versus 46 unfavorable. Adams had the most defeating numbers, with a total favorable rating of 28 percent compared to 62 percent having an unfavorable view of him. Mamdani saw his strongest support from millennials, Cuomo from voters with children in private schools, Adams and Sliwa with Republicans and Walden with voters who have children in public schools. Mamdani has fielded recent attacks from Republicans, including President Donald Trump, who has called him a "communist" and floated possibly arresting him. Zohran Mamdani, New York City mayoral candidate, is pictured during a news conference at the Hotel & Gaming Trades Council building on July 2 in New York. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images) Zohran Mamdani, New York City mayoral candidate, is pictured during a news conference at the Hotel & Gaming Trades Council building on July 2 in New York. (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images) What People Are Saying Dr. Laura Tamman, clinical assistant professor of political science at Pace University, told Newsweek via email Wednesday: "I think it's taking some time for the 'old guard' in New York City politics to see that the times have changed. It would be foolish for a sitting Democrat who represents New York City to endorse someone other than the Democratic nominee for Mayor." Tamman continued, "The only question is - do they endorse or stay out of the race entirely? I expect they will eventually embrace Assemblymember Mamdani's compelling message of affordability and his army of energetic young voters." Mamdani on X, formerly Twitter, on Wednesday: "We can deliver affordability and fight authoritarianism at the same time. I am eager to partner with state and federal leaders to do exactly that." Adams on X on Tuesday: "This is a 'promises made, promises kept' administration and our newly passed 'Best Budget Ever' is the next chapter in how we continue to keep promises to our families. And that's not all we celebrated last week!" Cuomo on X earlier this month: "President Trump's threats to arrest Assemblyman Mamdani, while predictable, are insulting to the American principles of justice and further New Yorkers resentment of his heavy-handed tactics and the compliance and complicity of his supplicants. It should be universally condemned." What Happens Next New York City voters are scheduled to cast their ballots on November 4 to decide the city's next mayor. The election is expected to draw national scrutiny and could determine the direction of the city as well as the Democratic Party as a whole on issues of affordability, public safety and social policy. Analysts, including Nate Silver, have pointed out that the general election's broader electorate, which includes more conservative voters, may challenge Mamdani's prospects, making endorsements and coalition-building pivotal for the November result.
Newsweek
05-07-2025
- Politics
- Newsweek
New York Times Responds After Zohran Mamdani Story Stirs Liberal Backlash
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. Patrick Healy, assistant managing editor for Standards and Trust at The New York Times, posted a lengthy thread on X, formerly Twitter, explaining the newspaper's controversial story on mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani's 2009 application to Columbia University. On Thursday, the Times published a report citing hacked Columbia documents that revealed the New York Democratic mayoral nominee identified as "Black or African American" on his college application. Mamdani, who is of South Asian heritage, was born in Uganda, where his family had lived for approximately a century, according to the article. Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks during a rally at the Hotel & Gaming Trades Council headquarters in New York on July 2. Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks during a rally at the Hotel & Gaming Trades Council headquarters in New York on July 2. Associated Press The decision to publish the Mamdani story, which was acquired via hacked information from a source, sparked liberal backlash on social media. Healy, in an 11-post thread, said in part, "Times journalists for decades have done deep reporting on major party nominees for New York's mayor to provide insight, context and texture about their priorities, history and evolution. Our reporting helps readers better understand how candidates think and what they believe." Why It Matters Mamdani, 33, is a New York state assemblyman who was born in Uganda to Indian parents. He has lived in New York City since age 7 and became a U.S. citizen in 2018. In the lead-up to New York City's 2025 Democratic mayoral primary, the Times editorial board issued a pointed critique of candidate Mamdani. While the news outlet had previously announced it would cease endorsing candidates outside presidential races, the board's editorial effectively served as an anti-endorsement. They questioned Mamdani's qualifications, citing his limited experience in managing large organizations and likening his progressive agenda to an intensified version of former Mayor Bill de Blasio's policies. Despite acknowledging concerns about Democratic challenger and former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo's ethics, the board suggested he would be a more suitable choice than Mamdani. In the primary, Mamdani faced challenges garnering support from Black voters, a demographic that largely favored Cuomo. Polls indicated that Cuomo led Mamdani among Black voters by a significant margin, with one survey showing the former governor at 59 percent support compared to Mamdani's 26 percent. The political upstart will now take on New York City Mayor Eric Adams, who is Black, and running as an independent. Cuomo is also staying in the race, for now, as he mulls an independent or third-party run. What To Know The Times granted anonymity to the individual, who goes by the name Crémieux on Substack and X. The source who provided the hacked materials is described in the report as a person "who opposes affirmative action and writes often about I.Q. and race." In 2024, the Times, along with other prominent national publications, didn't publish hacked information it had acquired about Donald Trump's campaign from an alleged Iranian hacking operation. During last year's presidential campaign, the Times, along with other publications, were given a leaked dossier on JD Vance, then-Republican vice presidential nominee, compiled by the Trump campaign. But the paper chose not to publish its contents. That decision stood in contrast to its approach in 2016, when the Times reported on hacked campaign emails from John Podesta, who was serving as Hillary Clinton's campaign chairman at the time. Franklin Leonard, film/TV producer and liberal cultural commentator, wrote on X, "So apparently the New York Times now considers hacked information as legitimately reportable. (Also this story is explicitly designed to isolate Mamdani from the Black community based on his too smart for his own good decisions as an 18 year old. And he didn't even get in.)" The Tennessee Holler, a progressive news outlet, wrote on X, "So the @nytimes tried to slime Zohran using hacked materials given to them by an admitted race scientist/eugenicist who they kept anonymous even though he is publicly known — about races he checked on an application to a school he didn't get into? Pathetic. A scandal in itself." The post by Healy of the Times continued, "On sourcing, we work to give readers context, including in this case the initial source's online alias, as a way to learn more about the person, who was effectively an intermediary. The ultimate source was Columbia admissions data and Mr. Mamdani, who confirmed our reporting." He added, "We heard from readers who wanted more detail about this initial source. That's fair feedback. We printed his online alias so readers could learn more about the person. The purpose of this story was to help illuminate the thinking and background of a major mayoral candidate." "Sometimes sources have their own motives or obtain information using means we wouldn't, like Trump's taxes, Wikileaks or Edward Snowden. It's important to share what we can about sourcing, but we always independently assess newsworthiness and factual accuracy before publishing." What Zohran Mamdani Told The New York Times Mamdani told the Times he does not identify as Black or African American, but as "an American who was born in Africa." The Democratic socialist explained that his responses on the college application were meant to reflect the complexity of his heritage within the constraints of the available options, not to seek any advantage in the admissions process. He was ultimately not accepted to Columbia. "Most college applications don't have a box for Indian-Ugandans, so I checked multiple boxes trying to capture the fullness of my background," Mamdani told the Times. The application offered space for students to provide "more specific information where relevant," Mamdani said, and that he used that section to write in "Ugandan." "Even though these boxes are constraining, I wanted my college application to reflect who I was," he added to the outlet. What Happens Next New York City voters will return to the polls on November 4 to decide the city's next mayor. The outcome of this race will determine the city's trajectory on pressing issues, including housing, public safety and affordability. As Adams and Cuomo campaign as independents, the contest is expected to draw national attention and shape the political landscape for upcoming elections.
