Zohran Mamdani has Dems in ‘absolute panic’ over how to handle NYC mayoral bid: Endorse ‘toxic’ brand or risk primary challenge

NY Post ^ | 6/30/25 | Steven Nelson, Craig McCarthy, Hannah Fierick, David Propper

[Libloather]

Democrats are in “absolute panic” over Zohran Mamdani’s stunning New York City Democratic mayoral primary win — fearing he could be “toxic” for the party but worried about possible primary challenges if they don’t endorse him, sources told The Post.

Congressional Dems are “afraid” of Mamdani supporters setting up opponents to incumbents, including Reps. Dan Goldman, Jerry Nadler and even Grace Meng and Adriano Espaillat “could be a target,” a New York Democratic source said Monday.

“It’s not hesitancy, it’s absolute panic and fear – and fear that not only are they saddled with (Gov.) Kathy Hochul’s very bad polling numbers, now they have to deal with the toxic impact of Zohran Mamdani in the outer boroughs and suburbs,” the source said.

Hochul, and the other Dem leaders, now find themselves in a bind and many have held off on publicly endorsing the mayoral nominee — nearly a week after he bested former Gov. Andrew Cuomo by 70,000 votes in the first round of the ranked-choice primary.

The avowed socialist’s shocking win has garnered national attention, sparking talk of a new, left-wing political movement in the Big Apple and beyond.

While several top Democrats have congratulated Mamdani for the race he ran focused on affordability, many have hedged or dodged when asked about whether they would endorse him, including the governor.

“I mean, I’m allowed to have all the conversations I want to make a decision,” Hochul said when pressed about her decision on whether to endorse during an unrelated event Monday.

Hochul said she had the “first of what I consider being many conversations” with Mamdani on Sunday.

A source close to Hochul explained endorsing Mamdani could be toxic for the governor as she eyes re-election next year and needs to stay in moderate Democrats’ and Republicans’ good graces.

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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Conspiracy; Education; History
KEYWORDS: nyc; panic; primary; toxic

[Libloather]

Panic wasn't on the ballot but yeah, I still voted for that.

[spokeshave]

FAFO.

[CondoleezzaProtege]

If Eric Adams hands this to Christ Jesus, which I pray he does, and he claims to be doing— God can do amazing things. He doesn’t require perfection, but humility and faith.

Problem is conservatives self-sabotaging the Mamdani campaign from a place of toxic pride, and not taking the very real threat his movement poses seriously. AOC isn’t going anywhere anytime soon either.

Prayers.

[Texas Eagle]

The only difference between Zoltan Madmani and your typical demonicRAT is that he says the quiet part out loud.

[RetiredArmy]

This punk may be GOD’s judgment on a wicked NYC.

[joshua c]

hey new yorkers

if you elect this guy

there will not be a fed bailout

you are on your own

[HighSierra5]

Commies. I hate em.

[llevrok]

Every democrat, whether running for office or not, needs to be asked the litmus test - do you support Mamdani or not?

[MinorityRepublican]

hey new yorkers

if you elect this guy

there will not be a fed bailout

you are on your own

Republicans in NYC need to vote for Adams.

Sliwa has no chance.

[Leaning Right]

Mamdani is a radical, communist Muslim. The Democrat party elders could snooze, and let his wing take over the party.

Or they could endorse Adams, and take this approach to Mamdani’s wing:

My prediction: 😴💤

[maro]

Sliwa should bow out.

[joshua c]

his sign reminds me of a mattress sale

[Flaming Conservative]

Vote Republican; problem solved.

[Don_Ret_USAF]

What! There NYC cheating voting machines are down, or someone change the programs, and they cannot figure how to fix it. CRY ME A RIVER.

[laplata]

Commies. I hate em.

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Me, too.

[MinorityRepublican]

Sliwa should bow out.

Trump should offer him a job in his administration.

It's his way of indirectly supporting Adams without having to endorse him.

[shelterguy]

“””Republicans in NYC need to vote for Adams.

Sliwa has no chance.””

YUP

[thefactor]

Every man in this election is a grifter. None of their egos can handle exiting gracefully. That would mean they’d have to leave money on the table, and none of them would ever do that. Sliwa is firmly included in my critique.

[Sarah Barracuda]

Today Karen Diamond, age 82 succumbed to the injuries she sustained as a result of the Jihadist who burned her alive a few weeks ago in Boulder, CO..so how did Mamdani respond, he said he was sorry for her loss after the “Vicous attack” against her..that is how he described it, as a “Vicious attack” so one who would read that and not be familiar with what happened would think oh poor lady, did a pit bull attack her..NO, she was murdered by a Jihadist just like Mamdani who shouts “Globalize the Intifada” they are ONE in the damn same