Mamdani says Democrats must keep their "foot on the gas"
Summary
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani urged Democrats to use their midterm victories to advance policies that lower costs and protect benefits. He also praised progressive candidates he endorsed and said he has a good working relationship with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.Key Facts
- Mamdani said Democrats could move from defending existing programs to pursuing policies that make life more affordable.
- He cited the Republican-backed One Big Beautiful Bill Act as cutting back some SNAP and health insurance programs.
- Democrats flipped at least seven Republican-held Senate seats and dozens of House districts, according to the article.
- Mamdani endorsed Brad Lander, Claire Valdez and Darializa Avila Chevalier in New York City House primaries; all three won.
- Lander and Avila Chevalier defeated incumbent Democrats in their primaries.
- Mamdani said he looked forward to working with Valdez and Avila Chevalier on affordability policies in Congress.
- Hakeem Jeffries announced his candidacy for House speaker, and Chuck Schumer said he expected to be elected Senate majority leader.
- Mamdani said he had spoken with Jeffries and described their working relationship as good.
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