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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    2 months ago

    The rich can, categorically, afford more taxes

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      2 months ago

      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.