>Obama Offers To Be Zohran Mamdani's "Sounding Board" Ahead Of Mayor Polls
Obama Offers To Be Zohran Mamdani’s ‘Sounding Board’ If He Wins NYC Mayoral Election, Report Says
https://www.forbes.com/sites/kirkogunrinde/2025/11/01/obama-offers-to-be-zohran-mamdanis-sounding-board-if-he-wins-nyc-mayoral-election-report-says/
Former President Barack Obama lauded the campaign of Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic candidate for New York City mayor and frontrunner in the race, expressing his support during a 30-minute call between, the New York Times reported, despite hesitancy from the party’s top brass to support the 34-year-old democratic socialist.
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Obama said he was invested in Mamdani’s long-term success, said his campaign has been “impressive to watch” and offered to be a “sounding board” in the event the Democratic candidate wins the election next week, the New York Times reported.
Mamdani has divided opinion within his own party as he runs on a platform of progressive taxes for the wealthy and rent freezes for some tenants.
While Obama did not formally endorse Mamdani, their phone call is an expression of support for the candidate, who is leading in several polls.
Election day for the New York City mayoral race is on November 4, as Mamdani faces off against former New York governor Andrew Cuomo, who is running as an independent, and Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa.
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