New York Democratic Chairman Jay Jacobs explained on Friday his controversial decision to buck Gov. Kathy Hochul and refuse to endorse the party’s lefty mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani.
NY Dem Party boss explains controversial decision to stand against Zohran Mamdani: ‘I am not reckless’
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September 19, 2025
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