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Billionaires Plot Against Socialist Rising Star Mamdani

9/12/2025

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Billionaires strategized with former Gov. Andrew Cuomo against democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani, who won the NYC primary.
Sen. Bernie Sanders criticized the meeting, claiming billionaires are panicking and will invest heavily to defeat Mamdani.
A poll shows Mamdani leading with 46% in a four-way race, though his lead narrows if Adams and Sliwa withdraw.
Mamdani supports higher taxes on the wealthy, free city buses, and affordable housing.
He plans to hire a diverse team if elected and opposes Bloomberg's views on wealth and Israel.

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Billionaires strategized with former Gov. Andrew Cuomo against democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani, who won the NYC primary.
Sen. Bernie Sanders criticized the meeting, claiming billionaires are panicking and will invest heavily to defeat Mamdani.
A poll shows Mamdani leading with 46% in a four-way race, though his lead narrows if Adams and Sliwa withdraw.
Mamdani supports higher taxes on the wealthy, free city buses, and affordable housing.
He plans to hire a diverse team if elected and opposes Bloomberg's views on wealth and Israel.