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Harris backs Mamdani

Kamala Harris became the most prominent Democrat to back Zohran Mamdani this week.

Mamdani confirmed to The New York Times that Harris called him yesterday. “I was excited the vice president reached out for a conversation where she reiterated her support for my candidacy, and I shared my appreciation,” he said. “We discussed the affordability agenda that I ran on and the importance of joy amidst the struggle of our politics.”

Though Mamdani has said that he voted for Harris on the Working Families Party ballot line in 2024, he did not endorse her during t

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