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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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[–] [email protected] 124 points 3 days ago (1 children)

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

What a load of fucking bullshit. Rich people can afford to pay more in taxes. That’s why they pay more in taxes.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Like, this literally helps affordability.

It's so fucking weird to me that they act like the government can run without taxes.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 days ago

It’s because they don’t actually give a shit about affordability. They just don’t wanna pay taxes.