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Super PAC Launches 500,000 Calls for Mamdani's Campaign

8/20/2025

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Mamdani's Campaign Mobilization

The super PAC SURJ for a Livable New York plans to make 500,000 calls to support Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani.
Critics argue Mamdani's policies are unrealistic, depending on tax increases for the wealthy.
Competing PACs, such as Dietl's and Fix the City, have raised substantial funds to oppose Mamdani.
Mamdani secured the Democratic primary victory with strong volunteer backing.

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Mamdani's Rising Controversy

Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for New York mayor, faces criticism for his socialist policies, including higher taxes on the wealthy.
Donald Trump has called Mamdani a "100 percent Communist Lunatic," which Mamdani denies.
Mamdani's opponents are characterized as weak and ineffective due to his lack of traditional political experience.
Current polls show Mamdani leading ahead of the November election.

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Mamdani's Campaign Mobilization

The super PAC SURJ for a Livable New York plans to make 500,000 calls to support Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani.
Critics argue Mamdani's policies are unrealistic, depending on tax increases for the wealthy.
Competing PACs, such as Dietl's and Fix the City, have raised substantial funds to oppose Mamdani.
Mamdani secured the Democratic primary victory with strong volunteer backing.

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