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Former President Obama called Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, offering support and advice ahead of the NYC election.
Former President Barack Obama called Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic socialist frontrunner in the New York City mayoral race, for a 30-minute conversation, praising his campaign and offering to serve as a "sounding board" if Mamdani wins.
The call, reported by The New York Times and confirmed by multiple sources, focused on staffing a new administration and advancing Mamdani’s affordability agenda.
While Obama did not formally endorse Mamdani—consistent with his practice of avoiding municipal endorsements—the outreach signals strong support.
Mamdani, who defeated former Governor Andrew Cuomo in the primary, leads in polls but faces criticism over past remarks on Israel and antisemitism.
The call comes amid broader Democratic efforts, including Obama’s campaign stops in Virginia and New Jersey to support gubernatorial candidates.
El expresidente Obama llamó al candidato demócrata a la alcaldía Zohran Mamdani, ofreciéndole apoyo y consejos antes de las elecciones de Nueva York.