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Faith Leaders Can Now Endorse. Will That Swing the NYC Mayor’s Race?

The I.R.S. has cleared faith leaders to endorse political candidates to their congregations. New York clergy are wrestling with the choice to use their newfound influence.

© Dave Sanders for The New York Times

Although New York City politicians and candidates are often invited to speak during services, faith leaders seem wary of making actual endorsements now that the I.R.S. has said they can.
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