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Mamdani's Bold Tax Plan Sparks Division Among Democrats

11/7/2025

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Mamdani, the mayor-elect, proposes raising taxes on millionaires and corporations to generate $9 billion for his campaign promises.
Governor Kathy Hochul opposes the plan, while some state Democrats, including Senators James Skoufis and Liz Krueger, favor modest tax increases.
A former aide to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez suggests Mamdani threaten primaries against Democrats who resist his agenda.
Mamdani won his district with 53% of the vote, underscoring the need for unity.

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Mamdani, the mayor-elect, proposes raising taxes on millionaires and corporations to generate $9 billion for his campaign promises.
Governor Kathy Hochul opposes the plan, while some state Democrats, including Senators James Skoufis and Liz Krueger, favor modest tax increases.
A former aide to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez suggests Mamdani threaten primaries against Democrats who resist his agenda.
Mamdani won his district with 53% of the vote, underscoring the need for unity.