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Mamdani Taps His Social Media Charm on Behalf of Hochul, a Crucial Ally

New York Times Thursday 15 October 2026, 18:00 UTC By Benjamin Oreskes 1 min read
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Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s first campaign video for Gov. Kathy Hochul, in which he attacks her Republican rival, Bruce Blakeman, has some of the mayor’s hallmark appeal, but a bit less pizazz.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s first campaign video for Gov. Kathy Hochul, in which he attacks her Republican rival, Bruce Blakeman, has some of the mayor’s hallmark appeal, but a bit less pizazz.
Mamdani Taps (PERSON) Social Media Charm (ORG) Hochul (PERSON) Zohran Mamdani (PERSON) Kathy Hochul (PERSON) Republican (ORG) Bruce Blakeman (PERSON)
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