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SunImp

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

Reply to AZProgressive (Reply #26)

Fri Oct 24, 2025, 11:55 PM

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Many Duers commenting/liking this topic trashed AOC pretty badly. I guess to them she didn't deserve time or the benefit of the doubt.

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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