Hochul campaigns with Mamdani and Ocasio-cortez at Bills viewing party
Governor Kathy Hochul campaigned alongside Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez at a Buffalo Bills watch party in Astoria, Queens, on Sunday. The event occurred during the final weekend of her campaign for re-election.
Hochul expressed gratitude for the support of the two progressive politicians, stating that their backing demonstrates a broad coalition of individuals with diverse viewpoints. She dismissed concerns that their presence would alienate moderate voters.
Mamdani and Ocasio-Cortez departed the venue, Murphy’s Sports Bar, twenty minutes before Hochul. Some patrons described the bar as sparsely populated during the politicians’ visit.
One customer, Jose Rodriguez Jr., 39, and his girlfriend left the bar to find an alternative viewing location.
Hochul emphasized the importance of the upcoming election, stating that the outcome in New York will have national implications. She voiced hope for a Democratic victory in order to “start taking back our country,” specifically mentioning House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries as a potential future Speaker.
The gubernatorial race has garnered national attention, including criticism from former President Trump, who described Hochul as “the worst governor in the history of New York State” and endorsed Republican challenger Bruce Blakeman at a rally on Saturday.
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