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W_HAMILTON

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

Reply to SocialDemocrat61 (Original post)

Fri Oct 24, 2025, 02:28 PM

Oct 24

...this was entirely expected.

All the hoopla from a certain segment of the left was just performative -- and unnecessary -- bluster.

PS - Jeffries has now shown more support for Mamdani than he did the last Democratic candidate for NYC mayor.

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Hakeem Jeffries endorses Zohran Mamdani for New York City mayor [View all] SocialDemocrat61 Oct 24 OP

It's about time, Jeffries. Mamdani IS the correct choice for the Mayor of New York. n/t CaliforniaPeggy Oct 24 #1

In 21, Hochul and Schumer didn't endorse Adams until 10/28 SocialDemocrat61 Oct 24 #2

Hey DNC need more like Mamdani. gab13by13 Oct 24 #3

Depends on where SocialDemocrat61 Oct 24 #6

Not to mention the DNC ain't handpicking candidates for these sorts of races to begin with. W_HAMILTON Oct 24 #12

I think there are SocialDemocrat61 Oct 24 #13

I'm sure Jeffries decided that it's best to back he who is destined to be the winner. Intractable Oct 24 #4

lol.. "...sure..",, huh... well that settles it.. Cha Oct 24 #18

The timing of the endorsement is perfect Quiet Em Oct 24 #5

Mamdani is ahead in the polls and going to win. rogue emissary Oct 24 #7

It's never too late although it could have been sooner. Anyway, it's a good thing. Nanjeanne Oct 24 #8

Actually the timing is great SocialDemocrat61 Oct 24 #21

Ehhhhh.... mr715 Oct 24 #27

Oh no! Teh Establishment's slacking off again, supposed to be TERRIFIED of and stop at nothing to thwart Mamdani. betsuni Oct 24 #9

For anyone that knows how politics works and isn't neck deep in conspiracy theories... W_HAMILTON Oct 24 #10

True SocialDemocrat61 Oct 24 #11

Happens a lot. Rule of no benefit of the doubt, assume the worst, assume bad motivations, corruption, stupidity. betsuni Oct 24 #14

Momdani must have a clue about the timing of endorsements since he Nixie Oct 24 #32

Way to give a late, half assed endorsement. Buddyzbuddy Oct 24 #15

He was waiting for early voting to begin, when his endorsement would have the most significance. W_HAMILTON Oct 24 #16

I might have "heard what you were saying with an open mind Buddyzbuddy Oct 24 #17

Who is us? W_HAMILTON Oct 24 #19

No Hakeem Jeffries did NOT give a "half assed Cha Oct 24 #20

As soon as he won the primary he should've given his full throated support, in my opinion. Buddyzbuddy Oct 24 #22

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

I have seen a lot of mocking of those who would wish Jeffries have done it sooner AZProgressive Oct 24 #26

Buffalo is irrelevant SocialDemocrat61 Oct 24 #29

A few years ago when AOC didn't say she was going to endorse President Biden SunImp Oct 24 #31

I personally have been consistent, period. Buddyzbuddy Oct 24 #28

Attacking Jeffries one day because SocialDemocrat61 Oct 24 #30

THANK YOU, For Explaining That Cha Saturday #33

NO. I Thank Hakeem Jeffries for Endorsing NOW. nt. Cha Oct 24 #25

About time. mr715 Oct 24 #23