Why Zohran Mamdani’s Boss in the Legislature Refuses to Endorse Him
6 September 2025 at 04:20
Carl Heastie, the speaker of the Assembly, has not yet endorsed his fellow lawmaker. He’s not the only prominent Democrat to hold back support.
The Assembly speaker, Carl Heastie, has asked Zohran Mamdani to do more to placate their colleagues who take issue with his stance on Israel.
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