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Obama Praises Mamdani Amid Democratic Leaders' Distance

11/4/2025

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Former President Barack Obama praised Zohran Mamdani during a private 30-minute call about campaign strategies and governance.
The call occurred as other Democratic leaders distanced themselves from Mamdani.
Obama did not formally endorse Mamdani, but he expressed admiration and offered to support him if elected.
Mamdani's campaign has mobilized 90,000 volunteers and held a rally with Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, echoing Obama's 2008 campaign.

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Former President Barack Obama praised Zohran Mamdani during a private 30-minute call about campaign strategies and governance.
The call occurred as other Democratic leaders distanced themselves from Mamdani.
Obama did not formally endorse Mamdani, but he expressed admiration and offered to support him if elected.
Mamdani's campaign has mobilized 90,000 volunteers and held a rally with Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, echoing Obama's 2008 campaign.