Hakeem Jeffries for New York Mayor? Some Say Yes, But He Hesitates

The New York Times ^ | SEPT. 3, 2015 | ALEXANDER BURNS

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In Washington, Mr. Jeffries, a second-term congressman, is best known as a collegial, next-generation Democrat with a keen interest in criminal justice reform. In New York, however, he has positioned himself at a nexus of powerful interests that have grown frustrated during Mr. de Blasio’s tenure....

Where Mr. de Blasio has opposed charter schools, Mr. Jeffries has firmly defended them; in April, he addressed a fund-raising gala for the Success Academy organization, a fast-growing charter network heavily backed by wealthy critics of the mayor. When Mr. de Blasio sought to limit expansion of the ride-hailing company Uber, Mr. Jeffries spoke out against City Hall. Striking from the left, he has accused the mayor of not “living up to the promises he made” to overhaul policing.

Perhaps most important, Mr. Jeffries has enjoyed a conspicuously warm relationship with Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, a Democrat, with whom Mr. de Blasio has carried on an acid feud. Only days after Mr. de Blasio publicly accused Mr. Cuomo of governing through brute political force, Mr. Jeffries appeared at a July event with the governor announcing the appointment of a special prosecutor in cases of killings by the police.

In an interview, Mr. Jeffries called the mayor’s clash with Mr. Cuomo a reckless mistake, given the broad power governors hold over city affairs.

“It shocked me when the mayor decided to go after Governor Cuomo in such a highly personal way,” he said. “With each week, it appears to be even more of a miscalculation.”

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I find the points of disagreement most illuminating. If there is anyone who is a old leftist, it is de Blasio. Both Cuomo and Jeffries represent a younger generation of Democrat. Fortunately, the Democrats don't have any presidential candidates like this.....except. of course, for Andrew Cuomo himself. I've always thought Cuomo would make the most formidable candidates for the Democrats, but he has minimal appeal to the base of left-wing primary voters.

[BenLurkin]

Hakeem!

Sorry, I had to being up a loogie.

[SunkenCiv]

Popcorn?

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From the article:

“A vocal supporter of Israel, Mr. Jeffries has attracted significant funding from national Jewish donors over the years, though his support for the Iran deal could be an obstacle in the future.”

Of course, many black parents give their kids Islamic names such as Jamal or Hakeem without being Muslims. Hard to say.

[RginTN]

Wow, look at all of those positive adjectives! Must be a lefty. Conservatives don’t get such descriptions from the media

[Trailerpark Badass]

“Criminal justice reform” lol. Too many black violent criminals are being arrested, and then if they have to show ID, they can’t vote!

[Trailerpark Badass]

And he’s for charter schools, to take public money to spread critical race theory poison even earlier.

[Red in Blue PA]

whom Mr. de Blasio has carried on an acid feud

Perhaps they meant acrid?

Best newspaper in the world/s