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Republicans Move to Disqualify Socialist Mayor Candidate

7/22/2025

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The New York Young Republican Club is pushing to disqualify socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani from the mayoral race, accusing him of giving "aid and comfort" to U.S. adversaries. They point to his backing of pro-Hamas groups and refusal to cooperate with ICE. With support from two Republican representatives, the proposal now awaits a crucial two-thirds vote in Congress.

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The New York Young Republican Club is pushing to disqualify socialist candidate Zohran Mamdani from the mayoral race, accusing him of giving "aid and comfort" to U.S. adversaries. They point to his backing of pro-Hamas groups and refusal to cooperate with ICE. With support from two Republican representatives, the proposal now awaits a crucial two-thirds vote in Congress.