NY-13: Mamdani endorses democratic socialist challenging Rep. Adriano Espaillat

[RandySF]

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani endorsed the democratic socialist challenging Rep. Adriano Espaillat, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus chair and the first formerly undocumented person elected to Congress, for his seat in New York’s 13th Congressional District.

Mamdani endorsed Darializa Avila Chevalier on Thursday during a joint interview on MS NOW’S “The Briefing with Jen Psaki.”.......

Mamdani had previously committed to supporting Espaillat, 71, in his reelection bid but changed course after Avila Chevalier’s campaign gained momentum, The New York Times reported Thursday, citing three people familiar with the decision.

Espaillat has represented New York’s 13th District since 2017. During last year’s mayoral race, he initially endorsed Mamdani’s opponent, former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, but later backed Mamdani after he won the Democratic primary.




https://www.ms.now/news/mamdani-endorses-democratic-socialist-challenging-rep-adriano-espaillat

[Akakoji]

1. Wow

He needs to endorse Goldman now. And Alex Bores.

[Rhiannon12866]

2. Mamdani endorses primary challenger over Democratic incumbent in House race - The Briefing w/Jen Psaki - MS NOW

https://www.democraticunderground.com/132173192

[RandySF]

3. It's this part that stands out to me.

Mamdani had previously committed to supporting Espaillat, 71, in his reelection bid but changed course after Avila Chevalier’s campaign gained momentum, The New York Times reported Thursday, citing three people familiar with the decision.

[Rhiannon12866]

4. Thanks! I'm not in New York City, live in NE New York, but it may be that Mamdani found the new candidate

Easier to work with. Only time will tell.

[Emile]

5. During last year's mayoral race, Espaillat endorsed Cuomo.

[RandySF]

6. Then switched to Zohran.

[Emile]

7. If Espaillat wins his primary, I look for Mamdani to support him.