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Mamdani and AOC’s Endorsement Alliance | New York City News
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez pulled off a political masterstroke, secretly coordinating endorsements to boost progressive candidates while dodging political landmines — and it’s already reshaping the Democratic landscape. Mamdani quietly backed Darializa Avila Chevalier, catching incumbent Adriano Espaillat off guard, while Ocasio-Cortez gave Mamdani the green light before endorsing three state Assembly challengers. Their alliance, forged during Mamdani’s 2025 mayoral win, is a calculated play: he needs Albany’s favor for his agenda, she wants to avoid alienating…
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