Donald Trump, New York City and Mamdani
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NEW YORK (AP) — New York City’s Jewish community — the largest in the United States — abounds with anxiety and friction a day ahead of an election that could give the city its first Muslim mayor.
Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani leads in polls, with former Gov. Andrew Cuomo looking to pick up support before the Nov. 4 general election.
Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani promised to reject President Donald Trump on the eve of Election Day, flanked by Attorney General Letitia James in defiant Brooklyn Bridge march.
President Trump urged New Yorkers to vote for former governor Andrew Cuomo as a way to block mayoral frontrunner, Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani. Races for governor in two blue states – New Jersey and Virginia – will also be decided tomorrow.
Jewish voters have long reliably supported Democrats, and Mamdani won the Democratic primary, but concerns about rising antisemitism and Mamdani’s sharp criticisms of Israel have opened up a generational split.
Zohran Mamdani's focus on affordability concerns has energized many young voters around the country, who say he speaks to some of their most pressing economic concerns.
Religion has become a defining issue in the New York City mayoral race as Jewish New Yorkers reject Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani's positions on Israel and war in Gaza.
There’s a motto that the partners at Fight Agency, the strategy firm that represents New York City mayoral front-runner Zohran Mamdani, take seriously. The campaign that’s having more fun is often the winner.