New York is a testing ground for Zohran Mamdani's populist alliance. Can he succeed?
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has been using his power to push his political agenda, sometimes in ruthless ways. Despite his charming public persona, he has been known to throw sharp elbows in private, including in a call with Councilman Chi Ossé where he threatened to ice him out if he didn't drop his bid to challenge Representative Hakeem Jeffries.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has a reputation for being charming in public, but in private, he can be ruthless. He has been using his power to push his political agenda, including in a call with Councilman Chi Ossé. Mamdani told Ossé to drop his bid to challenge Representative Hakeem Jeffries, offering him a key role in his governing coalition if he complied. If not, Mamdani threatened to cut him out completely. This incident is one of several that show a more pragmatic and cunning side of the mayor. Mamdani's approach has bruised some allies, but others argue he is making smart bets to push his policy priorities. He has also made strategic moves, such as endorsing Governor Kathy Hochul, to expand free child care.
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