Bernie Sanders and Zohran Mamdani: A Powerful Alliance in the NYC Mayoral Race

Democratic mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani recently joined forces with Senator Bernie Sanders at a Brooklyn town hall, attracting a crowd of 1,700. This event, part of Sanders' Fighting Oligarchy tour, highlighted their shared commitment to combating the influence of billionaires and corporations in NYC politics.

Mamdani's Progressive Platform

Mamdani, a Democratic socialist, has gained significant support from progressives for his bold proposals, including:

• Rent freezes
• Increased affordable housing
• Tax increases for the wealthiest 1%

His campaign has also drawn endorsements from celebrities and lawmakers like Cynthia Nixon and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

Facing Opposition from the Establishment

Mamdani's progressive platform has put him at odds with establishment Democrats and powerful interests. Sanders noted the surprising lack of support for Mamdani from major New York Democratic leaders, suggesting this is a test of whether democracy can prevail against powerful financial interests.

Sanders directly criticized billionaires like Donald Trump, Bill Ackman, Larry Ellison, Jeff Bezos, Rupert Murdoch, and Elon Musk for their opposition to Mamdani's candidacy.

Addressing Key Issues

The town hall also covered crucial issues such as:

• The unjust firing of CUNY professors for their Palestinian solidarity.
• Protecting immigrant communities from attacks by federal agents.
• Preparing for the potential deployment of National Guard troops by Trump.

Mamdani emphasized the importance of grassroots mobilization, aiming to expand his volunteer base to 90,000 for the November elections.

The People vs. the Oligarchy

Sanders' closing remarks encapsulated the central theme: "They have wealth. They have the power. You know what we got? We have the people."