Mamdani and Jeffries finally meet, but no endorsement yet

[RandySF]

NEW YORK — Zohran Mamdani and Hakeem Jeffries huddled Friday in the House minority leader’s Brooklyn stomping grounds, their first in-person meeting since Mamdani remade the Democratic political landscape by winning the primary for New York City mayor.

Jeffries gave no signal that he’s ready to endorse Mamdani in the general election. The pair are planning a future meeting with more members of New York’s congressional delegation and community leaders.

The hourlong confab in Jeffries’ district was “constructive, candid and community-centered, with a particular focus on affordability,” according to Jeffries spokesperson Justin Chermol. The pair discussed public safety, antisemitism, gentrification and Democrats’ fight to control the House in 2026, Chermol said.

Jeffries isn’t alone among Democratic leaders in withholding his endorsement for the time being. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Gov. Kathy Hochul also have yet to formally support Mamdani.




https://www.politico.com/news/2025/07/18/mamdani-jeffries-new-york-00462854

[choie]

1. He can win without them.

[Donman]

2. Agree

I don't know what the Dems represent. I vote for them only because Republicans are chickenshit. The Dems are too, but they don't bow down to a criminal and a psychopath. If the Dems won,'t represent what the people really need and want, someone else should get our votes.