U.S. Rep. Adriano Espaillat endorsed Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani for the mayoral election and called on fellow Democrats to rally behind him. He emphasized the urgency of party unity in facing challenges from President Trump’s administration. Espaillat pointed to Mamdani's significant 13-point primary win as evidence of his support among Democrats. While acknowledging his previous endorsement of Cuomo and his ties to incumbent Mayor Adams, Espaillat made a strong case for Mamdani, urging hesitant Democrats to embrace the elected nominee as the election approaches.
U.S. Rep. Adriano Espaillat urged Democrats to unite behind mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani, emphasizing the need for party solidarity against threats from President Trump's administration.
Espaillat stated that the results of the primary showed a clear preference for Mamdani among New York's Democrats, highlighting his nearly 13-point primary victory.
Espaillat's call for support comes despite his earlier endorsement of former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, underscoring the importance of rallying behind the party's nominee as the election approaches.
In addition to advocating for Mamdani, Espaillat acknowledged the challenges posed by other candidates, including Republican Curtis Sliwa and independent candidates like Jim Walden.
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