Former President Barack Obama recently reached out to Zohran Mamdani, the frontrunner in the New York City mayoral race, offering his support and assistance as a “sounding board” if Mamdani emerges victorious. This gesture comes just days before the crucial election, where Mamdani is poised to make history as the first Muslim mayor of New York City.
According to sources reported by ABC News, Fox News, The New York Times, Newsweek, and The Times of Israel, Obama praised Mamdani’s campaign and commended his efforts against his rivals, Andrew Cuomo and Curtis Sliwa. This unexpected call from the former president underscores the significance of Mamdani’s candidacy and the attention it has garnered both nationally and internationally.
Mamdani’s campaign has resonated with voters, particularly the youth, as he continues to lead in the polls by a double-digit margin. Margaret Sullivan from The Guardian highlights five key reasons behind Mamdani’s strong position in the race, emphasizing his progressive platform and appeal to a diverse range of constituents.
In a political landscape marked by polarization and division, Mamdani’s candidacy represents a beacon of hope for many, transcending traditional party lines and embodying a vision of inclusivity and progress. His potential victory would not only make history but also signal a shift towards a more diverse and representative leadership in one of the nation’s most prominent cities.
As the mayoral race in New York City reaches its climax, the support from figures like Barack Obama adds a new dimension to Mamdani’s campaign, further solidifying his position as a transformative leader with the potential to bring about positive change in the city.
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References:
– ABC News: [Obama calls Mamdani, offers help as ‘sounding board’ in the future: Sources](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiqwFBVV95cUxOUVdjRkJHVkZpRE1kLXVDUVpHM25YaXk1a0FNUEpjUzNyaWdBWDYtT2ZlNkFqcWNLRkJfaFkxdUJUWGpEN3c0RDRJZGh5cm5mRU5KTVB3RjlvaGMySjdIbk1PVHZleGhuTTd6VUhKTGxWeDFhNnBCMW5SV0xJM1pReXZmbDhZMXdFRWJ4Mm5FVEx4S1REQmJzV0dQNGN6TWFidDhUNWpfUFJ3SEXSAbABQVVfeXFMUGlFdk9xZU04dmtRdFlzN2VxT3ZORm0zTTFsd3JscER4b1BscjVRbVlVMVJqVDNBbjBJRUdSNURYX2QzTjVuN1U0T0FVdzV4YkRZTGhEdzFCVGJ6b0poUFBTRW04UTVaRFVjYmd1OUJfTTAwRFF1VjlKNlpYSFVKR2g4Y0VfaVVPaGJpRHpBUGpPcFJRRVEzSGZRdUJQQnQ3bWFKTmJralp0eFBtR2pVMXo?oc=5&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US:en)
– The Guardian: [Obama calls Mamdani and offers to be ‘sounding board’ if he wins mayoral race](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/nov/02/obama-calls-mamdani)
– The Guardian: [It’s clear why Zohran Mamdani has a double-digit lead in the New York mayoral race | Margaret Sullivan](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiogFBVV95cUxOLU44a0NpeXVxY29WTTFtNWE0UVYxLWdPNno3aVpXbDg2Tll5NklmU0NJNnpZalF3QWgzdFZaNUtTeDNuenFNTFJYUS13cnlyTU43X1h2Q2Fpc0ZvcHFRcE1BR00tc2tVYVRSYXoyUHhlNXo2eHd1V1djZFZ1eDVJV1FiUS15ZTZxbF9aWGM4UERYdVpuWFZVaG9HbnNtUzlLZ1E?oc=5&hl=en-US&gl=US&ceid=US:en)
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