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Archived story · published October 8, 2026. Coverage reflects reporting at the time. See today's brief

Politics · October 8, 2026

Schumer, Jeffries dodge Mamdani controversy as fellow New York Dem unloads

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Following the October 7 anniversary, New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani faced criticism for a statement labeling Israel's actions in Gaza as 'genocide.' While fellow New York Democrat Rep. Dan Goldman condemned the remarks as 'reprehensible,' top Democratic leaders Senator Chuck Schumer and Representative Hakeem Jeffries have not directly responded to Mamdani's specific wording. Concurrently, Jeffries has dismissed Republican campaign spending in New York as 'fruitless,' asserting that Democratic incumbents are well-positioned for upcoming elections.

Following the October 7 anniversary, New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani faced criticism for a statement labeling Israel's actions in Gaza as 'genocide.' While fellow New York Democrat Rep. Dan Goldman condemned the remarks as 'reprehensible,' top Democratic leaders Senator Chuck Schumer and Representative Hakeem Jeffries have not directly responded to Mamdani's specific wording. Concurrently, Jeffries has dismissed Republican campaign spending in New York as 'fruitless,' asserting that Democratic incumbents are well-positioned for upcoming elections.