Brooklyn-Queens Congressional Seat Race Gains Momentum as Mamdani Backs Democratic Socialist Candidat
In a significant endorsement, Mayor Zohran Mamdani has thrown his weight behind 36-year-old state assemblymember Claire Valdez in the highly contested congressional seat covering Brooklyn and Queens. Valdez, who is running against Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso in the primary, has garnered support from high-profile progressives, including United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain.
Mamdani's endorsement comes with a strong backing from the progressive left and labor unions. The mayor expressed his admiration for Valdez's organizational skills during her time as an organizer at Columbia University's local UAW chapter. He emphasized the need for a representative in Congress who will champion the agenda of working-class Americans, including legislation to facilitate unionization and Medicare for All.
In a statement, Fain lauded Valdez as a "working-class fighter" who would take on the billionaire class and fight for the rights of the common people. This endorsement marks another significant shift towards the democratic socialist left in New York politics.
Valdez's bid is seen as an opportunity to shape the future of the Democratic party, particularly in an open seat where progressive candidates often face challenges from the establishment. The Brooklyn-Queens 7th District has historically been a stronghold for progressive values and activism.
With Mamdani's backing, Valdez is poised to carry forward the fight for working-class Americans in Congress. Her campaign now faces a primary challenge from Reynoso, who enjoys deeper ties with the Democratic establishment.
The endorsement also presents an interesting dynamic for the DSA, which has been making waves in New York politics with its progressive agenda and organizational prowess. By backing Valdez, Mamdani is solidifying his own position within the party while demonstrating his commitment to championing the causes of working-class Americans.
In a significant endorsement, Mayor Zohran Mamdani has thrown his weight behind 36-year-old state assemblymember Claire Valdez in the highly contested congressional seat covering Brooklyn and Queens. Valdez, who is running against Brooklyn Borough President Antonio Reynoso in the primary, has garnered support from high-profile progressives, including United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain.
Mamdani's endorsement comes with a strong backing from the progressive left and labor unions. The mayor expressed his admiration for Valdez's organizational skills during her time as an organizer at Columbia University's local UAW chapter. He emphasized the need for a representative in Congress who will champion the agenda of working-class Americans, including legislation to facilitate unionization and Medicare for All.
In a statement, Fain lauded Valdez as a "working-class fighter" who would take on the billionaire class and fight for the rights of the common people. This endorsement marks another significant shift towards the democratic socialist left in New York politics.
Valdez's bid is seen as an opportunity to shape the future of the Democratic party, particularly in an open seat where progressive candidates often face challenges from the establishment. The Brooklyn-Queens 7th District has historically been a stronghold for progressive values and activism.
With Mamdani's backing, Valdez is poised to carry forward the fight for working-class Americans in Congress. Her campaign now faces a primary challenge from Reynoso, who enjoys deeper ties with the Democratic establishment.
The endorsement also presents an interesting dynamic for the DSA, which has been making waves in New York politics with its progressive agenda and organizational prowess. By backing Valdez, Mamdani is solidifying his own position within the party while demonstrating his commitment to championing the causes of working-class Americans.
I wonder if Claire Valdez's democratic socialist stance will resonate well with the voters in Brooklyn and Queens? 
Does Mayor Zohran Mamdani's endorsement mean that he'll be a key player in Valdez's campaign, or is this just a strategic move to advance his own party agenda? 
What's at stake for these working-class Americans if they do manage to elect someone who will fight for their rights and interests? 
Will the billionaire class really have to answer to someone like Valdez in Congress? 
just saw that Mayor Zohran Mamdani threw his weight behind Claire Valdez in the Brooklyn-Queens Congressional Seat Race! She's got some serious momentum going on 
, especially with Shawn Fain backing her up as UAW President 
. I'm all about seeing more progressive values in politics, and this endorsement is a major step towards that 
. Now let's see how the establishment reacts to Claire's campaign 
. I mean, Mayor Mamdani throwing his weight behind Claire Valdez is definitely a bold move 
. And let's be real, Shawn Fain's statement about her being a "working-class fighter" sounds like something straight out of a labor union pamphlet 
. But you know what really got me? The fact that this whole thing feels like a setup for the Democratic Socialists to take over 
. It's like they're trying to stage an intervention and say, "Hey, Democrats! We've got your back...or not!" 
I mean, who wouldn't want to take on the billionaire class? 
The UAW president is like literally the king of labor unions and he's backing Valdez which means she must be doing something right!!! 
. And with Shawn Fain backing her too, it's clear that this woman is serious business 
. I'm literally shipping Claire and Valdez all the way!!! 
her campaign needs our support and let's get those votes out!! 
#TeamClaire 
. I'm curious to see how this plays out in the primary and what Valdez would do for working-class Americans if she gets elected 
Valdez has got the grassroots support on lock, but Reynoso's establishment ties might give her some stiff competition 
The DSA is definitely making waves and if they can keep momentum going, we might just see a whole new era of politics 
She's got some serious momentum going on with Mayor Mamdani and United Auto Workers President Shawn Fain backing her up. It's like, she's the ultimate working-class fighter 