Elise Stefanik, Kathy Hochul and Zohran Mamdani
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Gov. Kathy Hochul insisted Saturday she’s no fan of the Democratic Socialists of America while fending off relentless criticism from Republican gubernatorial hopeful Elise Stefanik over her
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Stefanik’s Campaign Launch Is Much About Mamdani
In a video launching her gubernatorial campaign, Stefanik tries to tie Hochul to Mamdani while also vowing to fight for affordability.
If Stefanik defeats Hochul in the 2026 elections, she could remove Mamdani using a rarely used gubernatorial power. Under the New York State Constitution, the governor has the authority to remove the mayor and other local officials from office. If this were to happen, the balance of power in America’s largest city would shift.
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Fired up Elise Stefanik rips ‘toxic’ Hochul for ‘bending the knee’ to socialist Zohran Mamdani
Stefanik ripped into the governor for backing Mamdani ahead of his election victory this week, arguing the move only added to her long list of failures for New Yorkers.
HBO host Bill Maher challenged New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to appear on "Real Time" during Friday’s episode featuring Bill O’Reilly and Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL). Maher also urged Democratic Socialists to drop the "Democratic" label,