Mr. Sanders, a democratic socialist senator from Vermont, has supported New York City’s mayor-elect since the Democratic primary. Source: New York Times
Posts published in “Democratic Socialists of America”
Mamdani Woos Wealthy Donors Alongside Grassroots Givers for Transition
By Gotham Rex on December 5, 2025
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has turned to crypto kings, movie stars and an oil heir, among others, to help reach his $4 million goal to fund his transition and Jan. 1 inauguration. Source: New York Times
Mamdani Urges D.S.A. Not to Endorse a Challenger to Jeffries
By Gotham Rex on November 20, 2025
Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani argued that an endorsement of a left-leaning ally, Chi Ossé, would hurt his efforts to secure mainstream Democratic support for his proposals. Source: New York Times
Trump and Mamdani Will Meet at White House on Friday
By Gotham Rex on November 19, 2025
The meeting between Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect of New York City, and President Trump will come after the two men have fiercely attacked one another. Source: New York Times
The Strategic Uncoupling of Zohran Mamdani and Brad Lander
By Gotham Rex on November 14, 2025
Mr. Lander, the New York City comptroller, campaigned with Mr. Mamdani and once hoped to join him in City Hall. Now he is eyeing a congressional seat. Source: New York Times
Chi Ossé Plans to Challenge Jeffries, Despite Mamdani’s Opposition
By Gotham Rex on November 10, 2025
Chi Ossé, a New York City councilman, has told allies he is preparing to challenge Representative Hakeem Jeffries, the Democratic leader of the House. Source: New York Times
Mamdani Wants to Tax the Rich. Can He Persuade State Leaders?
By Gotham Rex on November 6, 2025
After an impressive victory, Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani now must find funds for his programs. His push for higher taxes puts Gov. Kathy Hochul, who faces a re-election fight, in a tough spot. Source: New York Times
Mamdani Allies Create a Nonprofit to Push His Affordability Agenda
By Gotham Rex on November 6, 2025
A new group will solicit donations to replicate Zohran Mamdani’s grass-roots army of volunteers and to help build momentum for his proposals. Source: New York Times
Bernie Sanders to Host Zohran Mamdani at Fighting Oligarchy Event in Brooklyn
By Gotham Rex on September 6, 2025
Mr. Sanders appeared with the Democratic front-runner for mayor of New York City at a town hall in Brooklyn on Saturday night as part of his Fighting Oligarchy tour. Source: New York Times
Why Zohran Mamdani’s Boss in the Legislature Refuses to Endorse Him
By Gotham Rex on September 5, 2025
Carl Heastie, the speaker of the Assembly, has not yet endorsed his fellow lawmaker. He’s not the only prominent Democrat to hold back support. Source: New York Times
In N.Y. Primaries, a Fight for the Democratic Party’s Future
By Gotham Rex on August 24, 2022
The party’s more moderate establishment declared victory, but a closer look reveals the battle for the soul of the party will grind on. Source: New York Times
Black Leaders Are Conveying the Far Left’s Unease With Eric Adams
By Gotham Rex on July 21, 2022
The mayor’s skill in wielding race and biography has energized Black activists with shared experiences to push alternate solutions to New York City’s problems. Source: New York Times
N.Y. Assembly Democrats Largely Repel Challenges From the Left
By Gotham Rex on June 29, 2022
Long-tenured incumbents appeared likely to retain their seats, though an activist was ahead in a Hudson Valley race. Source: New York Times
The Next Battlefield for N.Y. Progressives? The State Assembly.
By Gotham Rex on June 23, 2022
A slate of left-wing candidates have mounted robust campaigns to unseat Democratic incumbents, an effort that party leaders characterize as a display of “arrogance.” Source: New York Times
Socialists’ Response to War in Ukraine Has Put Some Democrats on Edge
By Gotham Rex on March 8, 2022
The Democratic Socialists of America’s view that U.S. “imperialist expansionism” through NATO fueled Russia’s invasion has created challenges for politicians aligned with the group. Source: New York Times