"Seated beside the longtime progressive politician, Mamdani drew 1,700 people as the clear frontrunner in the city's mayoral race a contest now drawing national attention as progressives view him and candidates like him as a way to energise their movement and also fuelling the ire and concerted attacks from the right, including from President Donald Trump. Politics can be powered by ordinary people, Mamdani told the packed auditorium."
"The event, part of Sanders's tour that has already reached 21 states and more than 300,000 people, underscored the growing national spotlight on New York's mayoral race and the increasingly hostile rhetoric from the White House towards the progressive assembly member. On Friday, Trump inaccurately referred to Mamdani a Democratic socialist as a communist. Mamdani has long faced criticism from more moderate Democrats and Republicans for his policies, which they have labelled as unrealistic and extreme, particularly his approach to economic issues."
Zohran Mamdani outlined plans to address income inequality and affordability in New York City while speaking at a joint town hall with Bernie Sanders at Brooklyn College. Sanders continued his Fighting the Oligarchy Tour, engaging progressive voters nationwide and amplifying Mamdani's campaign. Mamdani drew about 1,700 people and emerged as a clear frontrunner, attracting national attention and energising progressive supporters. The campaign faces concerted attacks from the right, including mischaracterizations by President Trump and criticism from more moderate Democrats and Republicans who call Mamdani's economic policies unrealistic. Supporters resonated with concerns about growing income inequality and wealth consolidation. Sanders also criticised billionaire media owners, naming David Ellison and noting Paramount's merger with Skydance.
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