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Buddyzbuddy

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22. As soon as he won the primary he should've given his full throated support, in my opinion.

Reply to Cha (Reply #20)

Fri Oct 24, 2025, 08:23 PM

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The options were Adams, Cuomo, and Sliwa, or no endorsement. I have a few ideas as to why he didn't and one at the top of my list. I'm getting pretty f*cking tired of walking on eggshells about it. I understand there are some sensitive issues that I'm empathetic to. I respect most contributors here on DU, but I'll be damned if I'm keeping my mouth shut about this. Mamdani has absolutely no effect on my life, but he does share many of the views I espouse and value. So yes, I feel strongly that our leadership is doing anything but leading.
Too bad for the centrists here that Cuomo couldn't behave himself. After his failed race to the bottom, I guess he'll have to find a new trough to feed from.

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Hakeem Jeffries endorses Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor [View all] SocialDemocrat61 Friday OP

It's about time, Jeffries. Mamdani IS the correct choice for the Mayor of New York. n/t CaliforniaPeggy Friday #1

In 21, Hochul and Schumer didn't endorse Adams until 10/28 SocialDemocrat61 Friday #2

Hey DNC need more like Mamdani. gab13by13 Friday #3

Depends on where SocialDemocrat61 Friday #6

Not to mention the DNC ain't handpicking candidates for these sorts of races to begin with. W_HAMILTON Friday #12

I think there are SocialDemocrat61 Friday #13

I'm sure Jeffries decided that it's best to back he who is destined to be the winner. Intractable Friday #4

lol.. "...sure..",, huh... well that settles it.. Cha Friday #18

The timing of the endorsement is perfect Quiet Em Friday #5

Mamdani is ahead in the polls and going to win. rogue emissary Friday #7

It's never too late although it could have been sooner. Anyway, it's a good thing. Nanjeanne Friday #8

Actually the timing is great SocialDemocrat61 Friday #21

Ehhhhh.... mr715 Friday #27

Oh no! Teh Establishment's slacking off again, supposed to be TERRIFIED of and stop at nothing to thwart Mamdani. betsuni Friday #9

For anyone that knows how politics works and isn't neck deep in conspiracy theories... W_HAMILTON Friday #10

True SocialDemocrat61 Friday #11

Happens a lot. Rule of no benefit of the doubt, assume the worst, assume bad motivations, corruption, stupidity. betsuni Friday #14

Momdani must have a clue about the timing of endorsements since he Nixie Friday #32

Way to give a late, half assed endorsement. Buddyzbuddy Friday #15

He was waiting for early voting to begin, when his endorsement would have the most significance. W_HAMILTON Friday #16

I might have "heard what you were saying with an open mind Buddyzbuddy Friday #17

Who is us? W_HAMILTON Friday #19

No Hakeem Jeffries did NOT give a "half assed Cha Friday #20

As soon as he won the primary he should've given his full throated support, in my opinion. Buddyzbuddy Friday #22

I've never seen a local mayor's race SocialDemocrat61 Friday #24

I have seen a lot of mocking of those who would wish Jeffries have done it sooner AZProgressive Friday #26

Buffalo is irrelevant SocialDemocrat61 Friday #29

A few years ago when AOC didn't say she was going to endorse President Biden SunImp Friday #31

I personally have been consistent, period. Buddyzbuddy Friday #28

Attacking Jeffries one day because SocialDemocrat61 Friday #30

THANK YOU, For Explaining That Cha Yesterday #33

NO. I Thank Hakeem Jeffries for Endorsing NOW. nt. Cha Friday #25

About time. mr715 Friday #23