DSA Rift Emerges as Mamdani Endorses Hochul for NY Governor
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani endorsed Gov. Kathy Hochul for reelection, drawing measured backlash from fellow Democratic Socialists in the state Legislature who say the move clashes with DSA priorities; Brisport publicly criticized it, Gallagher adjusted her stance after initial remarks, and others stayed neutral as Delgado remains a competing option, underscoring intraparty tensions between ideology and coalition-building.