Summary
Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani are not supporting a primary challenge against House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, despite pressure from some progressive allies. While some progressives see Jeffries as too moderate, Ocasio-Cortez and Mamdani prefer to focus on other political goals.
Key Facts
- Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Zohran Mamdani are well-known progressive politicians.
- Some in their party want to challenge Hakeem Jeffries for being too moderate.
- Chi Ossé has shown interest in running against Jeffries but has not officially announced.
- Ocasio-Cortez and Mamdani do not support challenging Jeffries at this time.
- They believe focusing on issues like affordability and other policies is more important.
- Mamdani will become Mayor in January and may need allies in the City Council.
- Progressive leaders like Saikat Chakrabarti support Ossé and want major Democratic changes.
