Zohran Mamdani’s supporters in Congress are calling for the Democratic Party to unite behind its nominee for New York City mayor, but they’re also not pressuring party leaders to endorse Mamdani.
“The message is Democratic unity,” Rep. Yvette Clarke said, later adding, “I’m a Democrat and I’m inclined to support the Democratic candidate.”
But Clarke stopped short of sharing her thoughts on whether House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer or New York Gov. Kathy Hochul — some of the nation’s highest-profile Democrats — should back Mamdani.