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Democratic governor Hochul says she’s not ready to back Zohran Mamdani for NYC mayor yet — slamming his plan to tax the rich (nypost.com)

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Gov. Kathy Hochul isn’t ready to endorse socialist Zohran Mamdani’s mayoral run yet, she said Thursday – as she slammed his plans to raise taxes on the rich.

“I’m focused on affordability and raising taxes on anyone does not accomplish that,” she told reporters during an event at LaGuardia Airport.

The Democratic governor had congratulated Mamdani after his apparent win, but notably didn’t endorse him in November’s general election.

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[–] match@pawb.social 35 points 1 day ago (2 children)

The rich can, categorically, afford more taxes

[–] shawn1122@lemm.ee 10 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Yeah this is not a well constructed thought by her. Need to go back together drawing boars with that one.

If the rich paid their fair share in taxes, life would be more affordable for the majority of people if politicians do their jobs. It's a big if, and clearly one Kathy doesn't believe in.

[–] dejected_warp_core@lemmy.world 1 points 19 hours ago

drawing boars

Typeo (drawing board) or is that a pun, insinuating that she's working with pigs?

[–] Angry_Autist@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago

The rich can, and always do, use their wealth to avoid taxes