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Hochul Faces Backlash at Rally for Socialist Candidate

10/27/2025

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Kathy Hochul, the governor of New York, faced backlash at a rally for socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani that drew about 13,000 supporters.
Hochul was a late addition to the event.
Zohran Mamdani, running against former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa, emphasized his progressive agenda, including hiring more teachers and freezing rent increases.
Cuomo criticized Mamdani's platform as harmful to the city, while Democrats urged unity against Republicans.

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Kathy Hochul, the governor of New York, faced backlash at a rally for socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani that drew about 13,000 supporters.
Hochul was a late addition to the event.
Zohran Mamdani, running against former Governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa, emphasized his progressive agenda, including hiring more teachers and freezing rent increases.
Cuomo criticized Mamdani's platform as harmful to the city, while Democrats urged unity against Republicans.