Bernie Sanders rips Dem leaders for snubbing Mamdani in mayoral race: ‘This is our guy!’

Senator Bernie Sanders warns him “Fighting Oligarch” Town Hall Saturday at Brooklyn College in New York City with mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani.

Vermont’s independent senators criticized New York Democratic leaders, including Gov. Kathy Hochul, Sen. Chuck Schumer, Sen. Minority Leader, and House Minority Leader, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, refused to recognize Mamdani in a fierce competition at Gracie Mansion.

“It’s hard for me to understand how Major democratic leaders In New York State, there is no support for Democratic candidates. “Sanders said.

“People might think that if a candidate starts attracting 50,000 volunteers at 2% in a poll, causing huge excitement to engage young people in the political process and get non-traditional voters to vote, then Democratic leaders will jump up and down. This is our people!”

Sanders called his party a lack of support “strange” and made a clear position in the party’s direction: “We have another fight in our hands, and that’s the future of the Democratic Party.”

Viral photos show Bernie Sanders, AOC and Mamdani together in New York before the “Fighting Oligarch” rally

Brooklyn natives capitalized the event as an opportunity to hold New York Democrats to force their nominees. Mamdani faces challenges from independent candidates former Governor Andrew Cuomo and current Mayor Eric Adams, as well as Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa.

Bernie Sanders, Zohran Mamdani United ‘fighting oligarch’ in New York City

When comments about Sanders’ apparent call for action on Saturday, Hawkel’s office pointed out the governor’s stance on “Fox News Sunday.”

“There are a lot of speculation about what I’m going to do. I think the bigger question is what New York voters want to do. I voted in Buffalo, New York, just for the record. I’m not New York City – I’m here – I’m part-time. But it depends on the voters, and shouldn’t be the decision on this decision in New York’s Voters.

Whoever wins the New York City Mayor Competition, Hochul says she needs it They worked with her to protect the Jewish community and ensure that businesses can continue to thrive through affordability and public safety.

“Please stay tuned. We will see what happens,” Hochul added in terms of recognition.

Schumer and Jeffries did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.

When Sanders called the New Yorker (Mamdani), the Town Hall was not without critics. “You’re a communist!” a protester yelled as he spoke to Mamdani to the crowd.

President Donald Trump He called it “100% Communist” since winning the Democratic primary in June.

Before Brooklyn City Hall, two progressive leaders marched with union members of the Manhattan Labor Day parade. On Saturday afternoon, Mamdani Put a photo With Sanders and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, in Astoria. The post has accumulated More than 6 million views on X As of Monday morning.

Sanders is the runner-up for two-time Democratic presidential candidate, an early spokesperson for Mamdani’s main campaign, and Ocasio-Cortez. Their recognition helped Mamdani consolidate progressive support in 11 candidate areas in the final weeks of primary sports.

Sanders and Ocasio-cortez It caused a huge buzz Thousands of Democrats have been shot at rallies across the United States since 2024, during a “Fighting Oligarch” tour earlier this year.

While Sanders’ “Fighting Oligarch” Tour seemed to be hopeful for a broken party for some time, Mandani’s surprising main victory this summer seemed to re-inspire the Democratic base in a new (albeit more progressive, direction).

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Mamdani’s campaign platform Ideas of Promising Progress Like rent freezes, city-run grocery stores, free buses and raising minimum wages, he plans to pay all of these wages by raising corporate taxes and 1% off.