Hochul says NY is 'purple', doubts socialists can win statewide, while backing Mamdani ties
In a Politico Magazine interview, Gov. Kathy Hochul called New York "far more purple than people realize" and said Mamdani's supporters "aren't thrilled" at their joint appearances, as she seeks reelection on Nov. 3.
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Right · 1In an interview with Politico published this week, Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) said she stands by her "very positive relationship" with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani while casting doubt that socialists can win statewide in New York. Washington ExaminerR “Hochul stood by her “very positive relationship” with Mamdani.”“dismissed the idea that socialists can win statewide” Read at Washington Examiner ↗ Right · 1She said the state is "far more purple than people realize", arguing that about 25% of voters are independents who tend to vote Republican and that parts of the state, including where she is from, support Donald Trump. Washington ExaminerR ““The state is far more purple than people realize. It really is,” she said.”“We have major areas of the state, including where I come from, that are MAGA, that support Donald Trump.”” Read at Washington Examiner ↗ Right · 1The Washington Examiner described her comments as a rebuke to Mamdani, who has said he is confident socialists can win "anywhere". Washington ExaminerR “Her comments come as a rebuke to Mamdani, who has said he’s confident socialists can win “anywhere.”” Read at Washington Examiner ↗
Right · 1Hochul also said she expects the Democratic Party to remain "a capitalist party", calling New York City "the epicenter of capitalism" and saying business success generates revenue for child care, education and housing. Washington ExaminerR “the governor said she believes the Democratic Party will remain “a capitalist party” in the coming years.”““New York City is the epicenter of capitalism.” Read at Washington Examiner ↗ Right · 1She described Mamdani as "very pragmatic when it comes to getting things done" and said, "His supporters probably aren't thrilled when they see us standing together, too, right? That's fine." New York PostR ““I’d say very pragmatic when it comes to getting things done,” Hochul told Politico Mag.”““His supporters probably aren’t thrilled when they see us standing together, too, right? That’s fine.”” Read at New York Post ↗ Right · 1Hochul faces Republican Bruce Blakeman, the Nassau County executive, in the Nov. 3 election, with early voting under way; Mamdani has joined her at several events to boost turnout among younger voters in New York City. New York PostR “The two appeared together multiple times over the weekend in an attempt to drive up voter participation among younger New Yorkers”“Hochul, 68, is seeking her second, full four-year term in the Nov. 3 election — with early voting already underway.” Read at New York Post ↗
Right · 1Tensions between them have centred on taxes: the New York Post reports Mamdani unsuccessfully pushed Hochul to raise taxes on the rich in the spring budget, and NYC DSA criticised her over it, while she provided state funds for his first city budget and backed a pied-a-terre tax. New York PostR “unsuccessfully pushed the gov to raise taxes on the rich during the budget season last spring”“Hochul bailed out Mamdani in his first city budget cycle with state funds and pushed through a pied-a-terre tax” Read at New York Post ↗ Right · 1Hochul framed cooperation across divides as the way forward, saying she must work with President Trump and that she urged Mamdani to "charm the heck out of him" to keep Trump's "sights off of New York". Washington ExaminerR ““I said, ‘Go charm the heck out of him.”““You just make it work. I don’t have an option in life,” Hochul said.” Read at Washington Examiner ↗
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- Framing
- Both right-leaning outlets present Hochul's Politico interview as exposing friction in her alliance with the socialist mayor: the Examiner stresses her distancing from socialism, the Post stresses Mamdani's supporters' discontent.
- Emphasis
- Examiner: her 'purple state' argument, capitalism remarks and Trump relationship. Post: the tax-the-rich dispute, DSA criticism and her admission that supporters 'aren't thrilled'.
- Leaves out or plays down
- Neither includes comment from Mamdani or his campaign in response, or from Blakeman.
- Charged language
- “chumming around”“cronies”“fellow comrades”“Hizzoner”“political odd couple”“rebuke”
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“Her comments come as a rebuke to Mamdani” — Washington Examiner
“even as she admitted some of his cronies might not like the alliance between the political odd couple.” — New York Post
What every side reports
- Hochul gave an interview to Politico published this week.
- Hochul is running for reelection on Nov. 3 against Republican Bruce Blakeman.
- Hochul has campaigned with Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Kathy Hochul person
Says she has a positive, pragmatic working relationship with Mamdani and Trump alike, but that New York is purple and the Democratic Party will stay capitalist; accepts that Mamdani's supporters dislike the pairing.
““The state is far more purple than people realize. It really is,” she said.” — Washington Examiner
““His supporters probably aren’t thrilled when they see us standing together, too, right? That’s fine.”” — New York Post
Zohran Mamdani person
As reported, Mamdani has said socialists can win "anywhere", has pushed for higher taxes on the rich, and is campaigning with Hochul to boost turnout.
“Mamdani, who has said he’s confident socialists can win “anywhere.”” — Washington Examiner
“Mamdani threw his hat in the ring to help the governor get out the vote in the Big Apple” — New York Post
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Hochul cast doubt on socialists winning statewide in New York despite Mamdani friendship
Mixed Presents Hochul as keeping socialists at arm's length despite her friendship with Mamdani, framing her remarks as a rebuke.
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Hochul admits that Mamdani fans ‘aren’t thrilled’ about their political alliance
Dismissive Mocking tone toward the Hochul–Mamdani partnership, highlighting his supporters' displeasure and DSA attacks on her.
- 27 Oct 13:36 First Washington ExaminerR Hochul cast doubt on socialists winning statewide in New York despite Mamdani friendship
- 27 Oct 18:49 +5h 13m New York PostR Hochul admits that Mamdani fans ‘aren’t thrilled’ about their political alliance
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