Dem Leaders Schumer, Jeffries Embrace NYC Socialist Zohran Mamdani
Presumed Dem mayoral nom campaigned on government-run grocery stores; Schumer and Jeffries praise focus on 'affordability'
Matthew Xiao
June 25, 2025
Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer (D., N.Y.) and House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries (D., N.Y.) on Wednesday praised Zohran Mamdani following his Democratic primary victory in New York City's mayoral race, saying that Mamdani's socialist campaign—which includes proposals such as government-run grocery stores—resonated with voters.
"I think what's clear is that [Mamdani's] relentless focus on affordability had great appeal all across the city of New York," Jeffries said when Morning Joe host Joe Scarborough asked if Mamdani's upset win Tuesday evening over former New York governor Andrew Cuomo "provides a roadmap for Democrats running in 2026 on how to energize the base."
Mamdani "outworked, out-organized, and out-communicated the opposition," Jeffries told Scarborough.
Schumer echoed the praise, writing in an X post that Mamdani "ran an impressive campaign that connected with New Yorkers about affordability, fairness, & opportunity." Schumer added that he spoke to Mamdani Wednesday morning and will meet with the socialist candidate soon.
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